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PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes

• by Colin Edward Egan
• on 21 Dec 2025

PCSK9 inhibitors and statins both lower LDL cholesterol but differ in effectiveness, side effects, and cost. Statins are first-line and affordable; PCSK9 inhibitors offer stronger LDL reduction without muscle pain but require injections and are much more expensive.