On a slightly related note, it seems many people don't know (aren't being told) the risks associated with not taking a drug and taking it. It seems like is just "the FDA ruled the benefits out weight the risks" and that gets applied to everyone. Just like generally safe is often misinterpreted as completely safe.
It also feels like with statins, that the standard of when to take the drug is some kind of Overton window. If the FDA rules that that it's worthwhile for people with diabetes, then it gets prescribed for people at risk of diabetes, then for people at risk of pre-diabetes, then it gets prescribed for people who may be at risk of pre-diabetes, then it gets prescribed for people wanting to be precautious of potentially being at risk for pre-diabetes, and so forth.
This. Even this recommendation change referenced blood thinners and statins of which researchers beg doctors to weigh use against accelerated muscle degeneration.
On a slightly related note, it seems many people don't know (aren't being told) the risks associated with not taking a drug and taking it. It seems like is just "the FDA ruled the benefits out weight the risks" and that gets applied to everyone. Just like generally safe is often misinterpreted as completely safe.