J Am Coll Cardiol September 2021 PMID 34531021

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment.

James P Howard, Frances A Wood, Judith A Finegold, Alexandra N Nowbar, David M Thompson, Ahran D Arnold, Christopher A Rajkumar, Susan Connolly, Jaimini Cegla, Chris Stride, Peter Sever, Christine Norton, Simon A M Thom, Matthew J Shun-Shin, Darrel P Francis

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The discussions around the research highlight the nocebo effect, with phrases such as 'most statin side effects are nocebo' appearing frequently. This terminology conveys a sense of urgency and clarity, as seen in posts referencing specific trials like the SAMSON trial, which reinforces the concept that many symptoms may not stem from the drug itself. Words like 'brilliant trial' and 'game changer' emphasize the perceived importance and transformative potential of these findings, suggesting that the community views this research as crucial for both clinical practice and patient understanding.

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The discussions show a high level of curiosity about the implications of the nocebo effect related to statin use, with several users highlighting the study's relevance.

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While some posts delve into methodological aspects, the overall engagement level is moderate, with several users simply sharing the study without deep analysis.

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Users generally perceive the findings of the study as having a significant impact on the understanding of statin-related side effects.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated why many people stop taking statins, focusing on daily symptom scores from participants who had previously quit their statin regimen.
  • Participants received atorvastatin, placebo, and no treatment over 12 months, revealing no significant difference in symptom intensity between statins and placebos.
  • The findings suggest that many reported side effects are likely due to the nocebo effect, meaning that negative expectations may cause symptoms, rather than the actual medication, so healthcare providers should be cautious when attributing symptom intensity to statins.

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Julian P Villacastin
@jvillacastin · X

Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar estatinas o placebo. Pero lo interesante es que lo que yo utilizaba (suspender y ver evolución), no sirve! Pasa lo mismo con el placebo! https://t.co/jOh99FnoFr https://t.co/jLwVBwIjvT

Sep 24, 2021 · 52 likes · 13 shares · 23,332 followers View post →
Augusto LC
@alavallecobo · X

SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 18, 2021 · 47 likes · 15 shares · 1,322 followers View post →
Harlan Krumholz
@hmkyale · X

News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis did the definitive study. So for all the hullabaloo, shouldn't we be talking about that? https://t.co/lR1eHCLrvS @ginakolata @matthewherper @LNeergaard https://t.co/peDi16mbx5

Mar 6, 2023 · 34 likes · 8 shares · 26,515 followers View post →
Manuel Botana
@mbotana · X

Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, el 50% de los pacientes etiquetados como intolerantes a las estatinas en realidad no lo son. https://t.co/40Pxg0EUeq @sociedadSEEN @LipidoSeen @SEMERGENap https://t.co/jLfVH7v6tG

Nov 16, 2021 · 31 likes · 12 shares · 3,720 followers View post →
Fatima Villafañe Sanz
@FatimaVillaf · X

¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 26, 2022 · 29 likes · 10 shares · 463 followers View post →
Christian Faaborg Andersen MD
@CFAndersenMD · X

9/ Sidebar: whether the MSK side-effects of statins are “real” or psychosomatic is a fascinating question, but may be a moot point if patients are stopping their statin regardless. Nonetheless, here’s one of my favorite studies of statins vs. placebo. https://t.co/zcI6cenhLa https://t.co/hLzchmUuMG

Jun 20, 2023 · 20 likes · 4 shares · 925 followers View post →

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Fourth Line
@fourthlinenhl · X

@stubbstefl @ifixhearts https://t.co/YXdZqimISj Check this out. It’s an interesting study that shows most statin side effects are the result of a nocebo effect

Aug 31, 2025 · 156 followers View post →
Arvind Singhal
@arvsinghal · X

@bogdienache Presumably you've seen this study https://t.co/tgIBIkM5WI which I thought was a neat nocebo demonstration for statins

Aug 20, 2025 · 314 followers View post →
Skipp
@SkippArth · X

@krenzx @gregmushen 90% of statin side effects are nocebo https://t.co/JE9WeMVqe9

Aug 14, 2025 · 2 likes · 22 followers View post →
にいやん
@niiyan51 · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/SfZhvZskuC

Apr 7, 2025 · 1,074 followers View post →
文献メモ
@bunken_kensaku · X

【参考文献】#薬ツイ Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/TApI9ZVBCA

Apr 13, 2024 · 2 likes · 273 followers View post →
Bistro Bistec
@phunkyfrehsh · X

@peto682 @MichaelAlbertMD https://t.co/C9gnfpzCpr Which side effects?

Mar 15, 2024 · 87 followers View post →
Andrew Michael South, MD, MS
@asouth_neph · X

RT @NMPajewski: @asouth_neph I’ve always liked this crossover trial on statin side effects https://t.co/Okcn8aTQnX

Feb 16, 2024 · 1 share · 3,369 followers View post →
Nicholas Pajewski
@NMPajewski · X

@asouth_neph I’ve always liked this crossover trial on statin side effects https://t.co/Okcn8aTQnX

Feb 16, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 187 followers View post →
Tuty
@trmtuty · X

@holmanm It’s crazy the lengths that big pharma

Jan 16, 2024 · 64 followers View post →
Indian Heart Association
@theindianheart · X

Journal article full access #FOAMed #JACC : https://t.co/oKdQtxITjc

Nov 24, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,119 followers View post →
Josh Wilcox
@jdrwilcox · X

@Toaster_Pastry https://t.co/2vA2Ip2w4x Brilliant trial led by @DrJHoward and senior author @ProfDFrancis. I think we’ve got enough to say it’s almost always nocebo…

Oct 27, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,140 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@Tellit007 @JuddWhitta32246 @Drlipid Here are a couple that investigate those claims. https://t.co/UBOIOYPRRt https://t.co/YnqpleTr4F

Sep 15, 2023 · 1 like · 1,204 followers View post →
YD_AUSTRIA
@YD_AUT · X

Link zum Volltext: https://t.co/rBVpaIYy4V

Aug 12, 2023 · 105 followers View post →
Ryan Horath
@therealrthorat · X

@AngryCardio @_01_17__ SAMSON trial was one that was widely shared. It appears to have been double published - once as a letter in NEJM and now again as a full paper in JACC. https://t.co/QqvjMKD3yx https://t.co/hnc2Uyc6OB

Jun 22, 2023 · 2 likes · 1,164 followers View post →
CardioNerds
@CardioNerds · X

RT @CFAndersenMD: 9/ Sidebar: whether the MSK side-effects of statins are “real” or psychosomatic is a fascinating question, but may be a m…

Jun 20, 2023 · 4 shares · 40,595 followers View post →
Christian Faaborg Andersen MD
@CFAndersenMD · X

9/ Sidebar: whether the MSK side-effects of statins are “real” or psychosomatic is a fascinating question, but may be a moot point if patients are stopping their statin regardless. Nonetheless, here’s one of my favorite studies of statins vs. placebo. https://t.co/zcI6cenhLa https://t.co/hLzchmUuMG

Jun 20, 2023 · 20 likes · 4 shares · 925 followers View post →
Francisca Martínez
@famartinez2001 · X

RT @primastcar:

May 31, 2023 · 3 shares · 10,006 followers View post →
LUIS GARCIA CARRION
@LGARCIALSM · X

RT @primastcar:

May 21, 2023 · 3 shares · 484 followers View post →
Leonardo Hurtado
@LeoVonKardio · X

RT @primastcar:

May 20, 2023 · 3 shares · 357 followers View post →
Primastcar
@primastcar · X

May 20, 2023 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 2,339 followers View post →
Alejandro Velázquez......
@alexcardio1108 · X

May 20, 2023 · 335 followers View post →
Michael Weintraub, MD
@MWeintraubMD · X

This study is a great demonstration of the NOCEBO effect

Apr 9, 2023 · 9 likes · 4,553 followers View post →
Luis Paredes
@LParedes7972 · X

RT @hmkyale: News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis…

Mar 7, 2023 · 8 shares · 171 followers View post →
Darryl
@Darryl_Evanoff · X

RT @hmkyale: News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis…

Mar 7, 2023 · 8 shares · 372 followers View post →
Pau Alcubilla
@paualcu · X

RT @hmkyale: News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis…

Mar 7, 2023 · 8 shares · 347 followers View post →
Yale Cardiology
@YaleCardiology · X

RT @hmkyale: News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis…

Mar 7, 2023 · 8 shares · 5,865 followers View post →
Hiteshi KC Chauhan
@HiteshiKc · X

RT @hmkyale: News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis…

Mar 7, 2023 · 8 shares · 441 followers View post →
Boback Ziaeian
@boback · X

RT @hmkyale: News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis…

Mar 6, 2023 · 8 shares · 3,363 followers View post →
BiotechObserver
@BiotechObserver · X

RT @hmkyale: News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis…

Mar 6, 2023 · 8 shares · 2,806 followers View post →
Matthew Herper
@matthewherper · X

RT @hmkyale: News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis…

Mar 6, 2023 · 8 shares · 109,766 followers View post →
Harlan Krumholz
@hmkyale · X

@ProfDFrancis @ginakolata @matthewherper @LNeergaard From his paper: 'Most symptoms caused by statins were nocebo. Clinicians should not interpret symptom intensity or timing of symptom onset or offset as indicating pharmacological causation, because the pattern is identical for placebo.' https://t.co/lR1eHCLrvS

Mar 6, 2023 · 6 likes · 26,515 followers View post →
Harlan Krumholz
@hmkyale · X

News #ACC23 about drug for those w/statin intolerance...but little about statin intolerance is mostly a myth... @ProfDFrancis did the definitive study. So for all the hullabaloo, shouldn't we be talking about that? https://t.co/lR1eHCLrvS @ginakolata @matthewherper @LNeergaard https://t.co/peDi16mbx5

Mar 6, 2023 · 34 likes · 8 shares · 26,515 followers View post →
Pekka
@Pekka851 · X

@EmilTalani @TaymazMD https://t.co/FdL2Lq2ThD

Mar 5, 2023 · 1 like · 110 followers View post →
ชอวอ
@iamck01 · X

Paper นี้อ่านโคตรบันเทิง -> เปรียบเทียบ Side effect pattern ของ Statin VS Placebo VS No Treatment ในคนไข้ที่เคยหยุดใช้ statin เพราะมี Side effect ผลสรุป Side effect ของ Statin เป็น Nocebo effect

Dec 3, 2022 · 3 likes · 1,568 followers View post →
Jussi Mustonen
@JusiMD · X

@IngaKsd @JuhaniKnuuti @lasleh @laaksotero Sanoit, että - vain 1/100 hyötyisi (katteeton väite) - saisivat paljon haittoja (katteeton väite) Ks. https://t.co/Fh29p4YGqh https://t.co/YUD5Yy9tdm https://t.co/USTF1ntbTo https://t.co/OM5xVx5ly0

Nov 29, 2022 · 395 followers View post →
mjcastillo
@mjcasmor · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 29, 2022 · 10 shares · 153 followers View post →
Julio
@yulnunezvill · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 29, 2022 · 10 shares · 4,256 followers View post →
SEMERGEN | Médicos de AP #SEMERGEN25
@SEMERGENap · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 28, 2022 · 10 shares · 33,039 followers View post →
Pacientes SEMERGEN
@PacientSemergen · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 28, 2022 · 10 shares · 8,952 followers View post →
Rosa Argüeso Armesto
@RosaArgueso · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 27, 2022 · 10 shares · 119 followers View post →
David Vieito
@vieitoporto · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 26, 2022 · 10 shares · 282 followers View post →
Dr. Michael Alexander
@MichaelAlexandp · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 26, 2022 · 10 shares · 840 followers View post →
Marco MF
@MarcoMF7 · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 26, 2022 · 10 shares · 80 followers View post →
Norestense
@Rooney73029223 · X

RT @FatimaVillaf: ¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 26, 2022 · 10 shares · 76 followers View post →
Fatima Villafañe Sanz
@FatimaVillaf · X

¿Efecto #Nocebo?

Nov 26, 2022 · 29 likes · 10 shares · 463 followers View post →
Dr Shailesh Singh
@drShaileshSingh · X

Atorva vs placebo The majority of symptoms caused by statin tablets were nocebo. https://t.co/kGLiy5xEcI

Nov 12, 2022 · 6,175 followers View post →
Tomasz Jurga
@JurgaTomek · X

@DrNadolsky Based on his message seems reasonably understanding of recs. I always like to bring up the SAMSON trial to ease concerns and what not. https://t.co/MUenhYDkfj @JACCJournals

Nov 9, 2022 · 3 likes · 338 followers View post →
Dr. Eric Oh So Good MD
@EdoajoEric · X

@loscharlos @dbkell @resiapretorius @doctorasadkhan @ShaneyWright @WesElyMD @farid__jalali @fearnley_k @lisa_iannattone @LongCovidSOS @long_covid @drschweig @jencurtinmd @MVGutierrezMD @LekshmiMD @elisaperego78 @j_b_kennedy @D_Bone @brucep13 @zalaly @benking01 @microbeminded2 Also ppl who have 'had trouble tolerating statins' should be aware of the Sampson Trial https://t.co/hiroHrtwmn https://t.co/mjGsa8bOra

Oct 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 10,180 followers View post →
Loofymectin aka Jan Masleid
@loofymectin · X

RT @EdoajoEric: Pssst. Muscle aches after starting a statin, especially a low intensity regimen like pravastatin 10 or 20mg daily, are almo…

Oct 3, 2022 · 1 share · 1,141 followers View post →
Dr. Eric Oh So Good MD
@EdoajoEric · X

Pssst. Muscle aches after starting a statin, especially a low intensity regimen like pravastatin 10 or 20mg daily, are almost certainly the nocebo effect and not genuine myopathy. https://t.co/hiroHru4bV https://t.co/5mK4i9biSp

Sep 30, 2022 · 2 likes · 1 share · 10,180 followers View post →
SB
@Moonlightinvan · X

RT @Tom_Babington1: @FructoseNo @MaryanneDemasi It would have been really useful to bring in the Samson trial at this point "However, man…

Sep 17, 2022 · 1 share · 108 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@FructoseNo @MaryanneDemasi It would have been really useful to bring in the Samson trial at this point "However, many patients who discontinue their statins notice that their symptoms resolve, and only return once they resume their medication" https://t.co/DyhiJ0I5dX https://t.co/vtomdI1Ozt

Sep 14, 2022 · 1 share · 1,204 followers View post →
Arterias Sanas
@sea_es · X

https://t.co/Y32uYZW9t6 - SAMSON: estudió pacientes que habían presentado EA severos q les obligaba a discontinuar estatinas. ➡️Ensayo clínico doble ciego, de crossover múltiple con 3 brazos: estatina (atorvastatina 20mg), placebo (manufacturado idéntico a la estatina) y sin tto

Aug 25, 2022 · 2,688 followers View post →
mike macdonald ❤️
@drmikemacdonald · X

@emedfocus @DrNadolsky There is no doubt a small number get side effects, but this is largely a nocebo effect than something pathological. Check out this study- @jaccjournals https://t.co/F0FmryddkE

Aug 21, 2022 · 88 followers View post →
Neil Sugden
@sugden_neil · X

RT @cardiomet_CE: 13) The #SAMSON trial suggests as much as 90% of reported #statin associated side effects are due to the #nocebo effect

Jul 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 330 followers View post →
Ahmed Mohsen
@drahmedmohsen85 · X

RT @cardiomet_CE: 13) The #SAMSON trial suggests as much as 90% of reported #statin associated side effects are due to the #nocebo effect

Jul 19, 2022 · 2 shares · 22,872 followers View post →
cardio-met
@cardiomet_CE · X

13) The #SAMSON trial suggests as much as 90% of reported #statin associated side effects are due to the #nocebo effect

Jul 19, 2022 · 6 likes · 2 shares · 4,157 followers View post →
Scotty Kirkpatrick M.D.
@drscottyk · X

@CosmicCraig @justinbailey32 @kevinnbass This study shows insights into why. In short, its likely the nocebo effect. If you expect to have side effects from taking something, it increases your chance of having side effects. https://t.co/B6SUkKsQMP

Jul 14, 2022 · 1 like · 2,799 followers View post →
John Greene
@Greene_Thoughts · X

RT @agingdoc1: Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment (2021) https://t.co/FmNSmav0kL

Jul 9, 2022 · 1 share · 1,675 followers View post →
Agingdoc
@agingdoc1 · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment (2021) https://t.co/FmNSmav0kL

Jul 9, 2022 · 1 like · 1 share · 41,493 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

@stoneatti Does it occur? Yes. Is it as prevalent as people suggest? No. The SAMSON trial described a significant percentage of intolerance is due to NOCEBO. https://t.co/K0SvilgHAO

Jul 4, 2022 · 1 like · 15,948 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@The_Nutrivore Also interested in her explaining the "debilitating side effects" https://t.co/DyhiJ0I5dX https://t.co/PaPTbguE9c https://t.co/JTKETcth3F

Jun 22, 2022 · 4 likes · 1,204 followers View post →
Ian medical
@IanMedical · X

RT @pash22: Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/EsdzBVYf4t via @AlexNowbar et al ht…

Jun 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 408 followers View post →
Tristan Lane
@Tristan27856485 · X

RT @pash22: Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/EsdzBVYf4t via @AlexNowbar et al ht…

Jun 9, 2022 · 2 shares · 979 followers View post →
Ash Paul
@pash22 · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/EsdzBVYf4t via @AlexNowbar et al https://t.co/2c3MZpBCNx

Jun 9, 2022 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 32,257 followers View post →
Dr. Gangadharan MD
@DrGangadharan2 · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Maybe one of the most ingenious studies of all time (SAMSON trial): https://t.co/K0SvilgHAO

Jun 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 92 followers View post →
Iqbal
@iqbalthootha · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Maybe one of the most ingenious studies of all time (SAMSON trial): https://t.co/K0SvilgHAO

Jun 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 9 followers View post →
Carlos Rubén
@caruben89 · X

RT @MichaelAlbertMD: Maybe one of the most ingenious studies of all time (SAMSON trial): https://t.co/K0SvilgHAO

Jun 5, 2022 · 3 shares · 995 followers View post →
UCL Discovery
@ucl_discovery · X

Open Access UCL Research: Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment - UCL Discovery https://t.co/vn7HFBp3U0

May 30, 2022 · 2,524 followers View post →
Simon Grimm
@Simon__Grimm · X

Elicit on the side effects of statins

May 12, 2022 · 2 likes · 929 followers View post →
Alberto Andrade
@Springandashura · X

RT @theproof: @dr_cois Seems you are onto something https://t.co/HXHZoVWyZ3

Apr 9, 2022 · 1 share · 225 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@TuckerGoodrich Yes. We also have genetic studies showing various mutations that increase HDL-C levels do not seem to lower risk https://t.co/HXHZoVWyZ3

Apr 9, 2022 · 1 like · 34,185 followers View post →
Simon Hill MSc, BSc
@theproof · X

@dr_cois Seems you are onto something https://t.co/HXHZoVWyZ3

Apr 9, 2022 · 1 share · 34,185 followers View post →
Compte officiel du Réseau FR des CRPV
@Reseau_CRPV · X

Il peut être spécifiquement évalué dans les essais cliniques, mais cela nécessite une méthodologie adaptée : exemple des douleurs musculaires sous statines ➡️Essai SAMSON https://t.co/pb7paXyOon

Mar 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 6,792 followers View post →
Nicholas Mills
@HighSTEACS · X

@ProfDConnelly @BHFScotland @fi_strachan @DrKate_Miller How about statins cause muscle pains? @ProfDFrancis https://t.co/SfQl047nz7 https://t.co/T2QUlafloa

Mar 19, 2022 · 5 likes · 3,103 followers View post →
Fernando Aguirre P
@doctorheart00 · X

RT @unainternista: Uno de los must (y de mis favoritos) de #2021 presentado por el presidente de la @sea_es Dr José María Mostaza: Efecto…

Mar 12, 2022 · 1 share · 2,316 followers View post →
Fernando Aguirre P
@doctorheart00 · X

El efecto nocebo( efecto adverso de la medicina es igual al placebo) de las estatinas, es aplicable a las vacunas. Nadie lo estudia por qué la Ciencia lo comprende. @SIAC_cardio https://t.co/YM8bZohPaQ

Mar 12, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,316 followers View post →
Meritxell Royuela Juncadella
@unainternista · X

Uno de los must (y de mis favoritos) de #2021 presentado por el presidente de la @sea_es Dr José María Mostaza: Efecto nocebo de las estatinas https://t.co/zHHRBSLKru #efectonocebo #whatsnext2022 https://t.co/fRaJdr96wI

Mar 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,022 followers View post →
Tom Babington
@Tom_Babington1 · X

@bmoneyfourfive1 @n1k0laj1 @perrycockdock @The_Nutrivore This is the publication I was referencing https://t.co/DyhiJ0I5dX Anyway, it looks like only 2/15 authors disclosed fees or grants from pharmaceutical companies. I don't see why this is concerning. Even if all of them disclosed COI's, I wouldn't necessarily be concerned.

Mar 4, 2022 · 1 like · 1,204 followers View post →
Nick
@upRootNutrition · X

@bmoneyfourfive1 @n1k0laj1 @perrycockdock @Tom_Babington1 If the evidence quality for benefits is shit, wouldn't the evidence quality for side effects be shit as well? Regardless, most of the side effects are the nocebo effect. 9/10 times the side effects are all in their head. https://t.co/bYCeAnisBo

Mar 3, 2022 · 9,489 followers View post →
Nick
@upRootNutrition · X

@smurthys Also, the vast majority of statin side effects can be explained for the nocebo effect. https://t.co/Zl3iUGNDom

Jan 22, 2022 · 1 like · 9,489 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

@_Chris_Duggan @ScepticalDoctor @MichaelMindrum Data on statin adherence is one of the prime examples. People stop them for all sorts of reasons not supported by evidence. https://t.co/bnq6wpGBAO https://t.co/n1PFd0JMFt https://t.co/K0SvilgHAO

Jan 17, 2022 · 15,948 followers View post →
J
@JaneNikles · X

RT @Links_Medicus: Side effect patterns in a crossover trial of statin, placebo, and no treatment – This N-of-1 trial, now published in ful…

Jan 1, 2022 · 1 share · 165 followers View post →
Michael Albert, MD
@MichaelAlbertMD · X

Maybe one of the most ingenious studies of all time (SAMSON trial): https://t.co/K0SvilgHAO

Dec 3, 2021 · 10 likes · 3 shares · 15,948 followers View post →
Dr Shraboni Ghosal, PhD
@ShraboniGhosal · X

RT @ALEX_MISCHIE: Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/9NMwXV848k The majority of s…

Nov 19, 2021 · 1 share · 1,930 followers View post →
Noemí Gómez #SEMI #AEEH
@ngm0329 · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 17, 2021 · 12 shares · 492 followers View post →
Esteban Jódar Gimeno
@estebanjodar · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 17, 2021 · 12 shares · 4,519 followers View post →
Diego Bellido
@DiegoBellido2 · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 17, 2021 · 12 shares · 8,207 followers View post →
Jose M. Palacio Mures.
@jmpalaciomures · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 17, 2021 · 12 shares · 103 followers View post →
Silvia González Martínez
@endo_silvia · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 17, 2021 · 12 shares · 298 followers View post →
Cristina de la Mata
@Crisirenedlm · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 16, 2021 · 12 shares · 282 followers View post →
Dr. Hugo Corrales - Endocrinología.
@hugoendocrino · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 16, 2021 · 12 shares · 6,468 followers View post →
Eduard Centeno
@segol60 · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 16, 2021 · 12 shares · 410 followers View post →
Sharona Azriel
@SharonaAzriel · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 16, 2021 · 12 shares · 1,401 followers View post →
Dr. Gilberto Pérez López MD PhD
@Endocrino_PED · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 16, 2021 · 12 shares · 4,793 followers View post →
Cristobal Morales
@CristobMorales · X

RT @mbotana: Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, e…

Nov 16, 2021 · 12 shares · 17,049 followers View post →
Manuel Botana
@mbotana · X

Detener, evaluar y reiniciar la estatina puede confirmar una intolerancia inexistente. Este ensayo muestra que, incluso así, el 50% de los pacientes etiquetados como intolerantes a las estatinas en realidad no lo son. https://t.co/40Pxg0EUeq @sociedadSEEN @LipidoSeen @SEMERGENap https://t.co/jLfVH7v6tG

Nov 16, 2021 · 31 likes · 12 shares · 3,720 followers View post →
AKIE YAMAGUCHI
@dongritaka · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/blC8e29M2i

Nov 1, 2021 · 1,381 followers View post →
Sonia Saavedra Solis
@triesel2 · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 26, 2021 · 13 shares · 253 followers View post →
Gustavo Lenci Marques MD, PhD
@LenciMarques · X

@machadolac @josegallucci Trial released this week demonstrating the power of the nocebo effect. https://t.co/MmfS86k6TM

Sep 25, 2021 · 1 like · 416 followers View post →
Djreys
@Djreys2 · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 25, 2021 · 13 shares · 109 followers View post →
pinacol
@pinacol · X

【交差試験】1ヶ月分のアトルバスタチンが入ったボトルを4本、プラセボが入ったボトルを4本、空のボトルを4本、計12ヶ月服用してもらい、毎日の症状強度を測定してもらったところ、スタチン服用中の症状強度は未服用時より高かったが、プラセボ服用中も同様に高かった。 #ペ読 https://t.co/Ip1UfiWOj4

Sep 24, 2021 · 1,615 followers View post →
Ivan Mendoza
@mencardio · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 7,256 followers View post →
ZagasYum
@zagasyum18 · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 24, 2021 · 15 shares · 215 followers View post →
Fernando Ayuso
@fayusob · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 8,368 followers View post →
Dr Rigoberto Marcano: Médico internista
@rigotordoc · X

RT @Lguevaramath: Side-Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment | comment: Paul D. Thompson MD https://t.c…

Sep 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 26,212 followers View post →
Javier Benezet
@javbenezet · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 528 followers View post →
Diego Gomes Trinidad
@DiegoKrusty · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 60 followers View post →
Juanmarcosgg
@juanmarcosgg · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 509 followers View post →
Ernesto Rodríguez H
@ernestocardio · X

RT @Lguevaramath: Side-Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment | comment: Paul D. Thompson MD https://t.c…

Sep 24, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,216 followers View post →
Lempira Guevara Matheus
@Lguevaramath · X

Side-Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment | comment: Paul D. Thompson MD https://t.co/tIwUXukjdA via @practiceupdate. @mencardio @torresviera @torresviera @ernestocardio @DrPontecarlosi @jjamaro

Sep 24, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,180 followers View post →
Marcos Benitez
@Quito_mb · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 348 followers View post →
Leonardo Ramirez Z.
@cardiomedicos · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 2,483 followers View post →
ARTANFA
@ARTANFA · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 2,728 followers View post →
Per Ardua ad Astra
@medicorazon · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 1,773 followers View post →
Carmen martin jimene
@mateabiologa1 · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 88 followers View post →
rafavidalperez
@rafavidalperez · X

RT @jvillacastin: Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar est…

Sep 24, 2021 · 13 shares · 13,836 followers View post →
Julian P Villacastin
@jvillacastin · X

Este artículo es realmente sorprendente. No diferencias entre los efectos secundarios que el paciente siente al tomar estatinas o placebo. Pero lo interesante es que lo que yo utilizaba (suspender y ver evolución), no sirve! Pasa lo mismo con el placebo! https://t.co/jOh99FnoFr https://t.co/jLwVBwIjvT

Sep 24, 2021 · 52 likes · 13 shares · 23,332 followers View post →
Michael Buratovich
@MichaelBuratovi · X

"The majority of symptoms caused by statin tablets were nocebo, with no difference between placebo and statin." Side-Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/heessM0R5Z via @practiceupdate

Sep 23, 2021 · 1,169 followers View post →
Hassan Ali Beg
@NotoriousB_E_G · X

RT @DrJHoward: Excited to say the SAMSON Trial's full data has now been published in @JACCJournals. There is lots of interesting data, such…

Sep 23, 2021 · 11 shares · 1,858 followers View post →
Coral Gomez
@CoralGo96637972 · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 22, 2021 · 15 shares · 46 followers View post →
Cardiology
@PracUpCardio · X

Side-Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/V8HLQU6RNU #cardiology

Sep 22, 2021 · 883 followers View post →
David Winchester @drdavemd.bsky.social
@drdavemd · X

Randomized, double-blind, crossover trial of statins shows myalgias increased the same amount for active and placebo arms, do difference between groups @ProfDFrancis @JACCJournals https://t.co/mebYIpi1zL

Sep 21, 2021 · 1,008 followers View post →
Dr. Euclides Cavalcanti
@Links_Medicus · X

Side effect patterns in a crossover trial of statin, placebo, and no treatment – This N-of-1 trial, now published in full, suggests the nocebo effect causes most of statins muscle adverse effects. – via @JACCJournals https://t.co/IE18uJg4VW

Sep 20, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 29,441 followers View post →
Faby G.
@Fabiolaghh · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 20, 2021 · 15 shares · 410 followers View post →
Erin T. Pharm.D.,BSPS,BCACP
@eltpharmd · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of #Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment - ScienceDirect Results are as I suspected… how about you #Twitterx ? https://t.co/iJbjUB544T

Sep 19, 2021 · 1,480 followers View post →
Khai Phan
@khaipharm · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 275 followers View post →
Cristian Llano
@CLlanoC · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 119 followers View post →
Seba GZ, MD, MSc
@sebagz1 · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 1,636 followers View post →
Borja Ibanez
@Borjaibanez1 · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 3,677 followers View post →
Ian medical
@IanMedical · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 408 followers View post →
Raj Khandwalla, MD, MA, FACC
@rajkmd · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 1,060 followers View post →
rafavidalperez
@rafavidalperez · X

RT @cpgale3: Looking forward to speaking with @DrJHoward next week about his randomised clinical trial: Side Effect Patterns in a Crossove…

Sep 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 13,836 followers View post →
Ezequiel Guzzetti MD
@E_Guzzetti · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 490 followers View post →
HUGO COLOMBO MD
@HCOLOMBO1958 · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 1,123 followers View post →
Hany Ragy
@Hragy · X

RT @cpgale3: Looking forward to speaking with @DrJHoward next week about his randomised clinical trial: Side Effect Patterns in a Crossove…

Sep 19, 2021 · 2 shares · 80,421 followers View post →
СГАМ
@CGAM2016 · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 235 followers View post →
Prof Chris P Gale
@cpgale3 · X

Looking forward to speaking with @DrJHoward next week about his randomised clinical trial: Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, & No Treatment @jaccjournals https://t.co/AnSvZOvChW

Sep 19, 2021 · 10 likes · 2 shares · 13,467 followers View post →
Hany Ragy
@Hragy · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 80,421 followers View post →
Jeison Torrens Soto
@torrens_soto · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 19, 2021 · 15 shares · 201 followers View post →
Gonzalo Perez
@gonzaeperez · X

RT @alavallecobo: SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 18, 2021 · 15 shares · 17,207 followers View post →
Augusto LC
@alavallecobo · X

SAMSON Trial. ⚠️ The majority of symptoms caused by statins tablets

Sep 18, 2021 · 47 likes · 15 shares · 1,322 followers View post →
Antonio Garcia
@GarciaQuintanaA · X

Sep 18, 2021 · 5 likes · 1,470 followers View post →
ALEXANDRU MISCHIE
@ALEX_MISCHIE · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment https://t.co/9NMwXV848k The majority of symptoms caused by statin tablets were nocebo. https://t.co/OOPHHOaKTp

Sep 16, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 10,319 followers View post →
Dr Jean Pierre Laroche #vacciné 6.0
@Echoraljpangio · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No T... https://t.co/IldbMOrb1K https://t.co/a0Y8C1Ppbm

Sep 14, 2021 · 1 like · 2,713 followers View post →
みに丸
@ph_minimal · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment | Journal of the American College of Cardiology https://t.co/UdZs109hmi

Sep 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 899 followers View post →
猫になりたい薬剤師
@Vannyamoto · X

Side Effect Patterns in a Crossover Trial of Statin, Placebo, and No Treatment | Journal of the American College of Cardiology 面白い研究デザイン https://t.co/pu8iXANZ6E

Sep 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 1,042 followers View post →