Dear H.W.: Adverse effects from medications can be due to a pharmacological effect or from an expectation that the drug will ...

Statins: For statins, the side effects can be surprising. Some people taking these medications have been found to gain weight ...

Nexletol (bempedoic acid) can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. More common side effects include muscle spasms, back pain, and anemia. If side effects from Nexletol become ...

I am a 74-year-old woman who has been on 40 mg of atorvastatin for years. During the past year or two, I started feeling tired all the time.

Between 1% and 4% of people who take atorvastatin report fatigue (although “enervation” is a wonderful word for it). Women are more likely to have this side effect. When I see this in my ...

Wegovy can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. Examples include headache and nausea. Specifically, Wegovy is used for weight loss and weight management in: adults and children ages ...

Night cramps are a problem readers often ask me about - they're a common complaint and hitherto I've been at a loss to advise ...

Both types of adverse effects usually happen soon after starting the medication. But atorvastatin can certainly cause fatigue ...

Cholesterol medication can be necessary for certain people for health reasons. But as it turns out, taking it can affect a ...