It is important to note that whilst these changes are statistically significant in large trials, the clinical significance for individual patients remains modest compared to dedicated lipid-lowering therapies such as statins
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Even at the highest dose of 2.4 mg, where the risk appears greatest, most patients tolerate the medication without developing this side effect
These can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention