Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Statins, like atorvastatin and simvastatin, are medicines that help lower your cholesterol. Find out what statins are, how they lower cholesterol and potential side effects.

Find out more at bhf.org.uk/statin

00:01 What are statins used for?
00:04 What is cholesterol?
00:14 Why is high cholesterol is bad for you?
00:25 How do statins work?
00:35 Changes you can make to lower your cholesterol
00:48 Statins and side effects
01:11 How long will I need to take a statin for?
01:26 Are statins safe?