Globe and Mail | High Potency Statins Linked To Increased Risk For Acute Kidney Injury Forbes Patients without pre-existing disease on high potency statins were 34% more likely to be hospitalized with acute kidney injury than patients on other statin regimens. Patients with pre-existing disease did not have a significant increase in risk if ... Statins may increase risk of kidney problems High potency statins pose significantly higher risk of kidney injury than low ... |