| | | If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here | | | | | | | Healthy Boomers |  | | 5 Prescription Drugs That Can Harm Your Workouts | Statins are the most prescribed drug in the U.S., and are said to be one of the best ways to lower high cholesterol.
But a common side effect is weakness and muscle pain, and it’s especially noticeable with increasing age.
Remember, most doctors consider muscle pain or muscle weakness to be an unacceptable side effect from statins. If you are having this problem, talk to your doctor to see if a different statin might be worth trying, or if there’s a different way to manage your cardiac risk.
That’s one common drug that can make exercise difficult or impossible. Keep reading to find out about four more. | | | | | | | | | | You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Healthy Boomers newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here.
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