Statins for PBC

Overview
Statins are a class of drugs that reduce cholesterol in the blood. Statins are sometimes prescribed to treat the high cholesterol that can be a complication of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). Statins are sold under many brand names. Your doctor can help you learn which one is best for you.

Statins are believed to work by blocking a substance your body requires to make cholesterol.

How do I take it?
Most statins come in tablets or capsules, which are taken orally and usually once a day. Follow your doctor’s instructions for taking statins.

Side effects
Common side effects of statins include nausea, constipation, headache, dizziness, and pain in the muscles or joints.

Rare but serious side effects of statins include liver damage, kidney damage, memory issues, blood sugar changes and type 2 diabetes risk, and a breakdown of muscle tissue.

For more details about this treatment, visit:

Statins: Are These Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Right for You? — Mayo Clinic
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/...

How To Take Statins — MedlinePlus
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstruction...