Can a statin such as atorvastatin cause a rise in blood sugar levels?
Question posted by buscojoe on 25 May 2022
Last updated on 26 May 2022 by masso
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masso
26 May 2022
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) is considered a common side effect affecting 1% to 10% of people being treated with Atorvastatin.
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