RIYADH — The Ministry of Well being mentioned it has monitored the circulation of deceptive info on social media relating to cholesterol-lowering statin medicines, following the unfold of a video that prompted some sufferers to cease taking their prescribed therapy with out consulting their docs.
The ministry warned that discontinuing treatment with out medical supervision may expose sufferers to direct well being dangers.
It pressured that cholesterol-lowering medicine, together with statins, are protected and permitted each internationally and regionally by the Saudi Meals and Drug Authority, and are broadly used to forestall coronary heart illness, strokes and associated problems.
The ministry emphasised that any therapy determination have to be made underneath the supervision of a professional doctor, noting that utilizing or stopping treatment with out medical session might pose severe well being dangers.
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It mentioned the doctor who appeared within the circulated content material has been summoned to supply clarification relating to the statements made within the video.
The ministry added that it has begun taking authorized motion towards anybody discovered to have revealed deceptive medical info or violated skilled healthcare ethics, with the intention to safeguard public well being.
The ministry urged the general public to acquire medical info from dependable, accredited sources and keep away from being influenced by inaccurate claims.
It additionally referred to as on media shops to confirm the accuracy of health-related content material and reminded healthcare practitioners of the significance of adhering to skilled ethics and avoiding unverified statements.
