Patients taking high potency statins had 34% higher risk of kidney damage
Those in the higher-risk group were taking 40 milligrams or more
Most patients take between 20-40 mg of simvastatin a day
Those in the higher-risk group were taking 40 milligrams or more
Most patients take between 20-40 mg of simvastatin a day
Liz & Glyn Wainwright 