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Nocebo Effect and Statin Side Effects: How Expectation Shapes Your Experience

February 9 2026

Most statin side effects aren't caused by the drug-they're caused by fear. The groundbreaking SAMSON trial revealed that 90% of reported muscle pain is due to the nocebo effect, not pharmacology. Learn how expectation shapes your health-and how to safely restart statins.

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Nocebo Effect and Statin Side Effects: How Expectation Shapes Your Experience

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