Home > Cholesterol > Are Side Effects of Statins Common Get the Flash Player to see this player. Rate: (Click the stars to rate) Published on Sep 17, 2013 by Cleveland Clinic, Views: 4209 Are Side Effects of Statins Common. Drugs like Lipitor, Zocor, Crestor, and pravachol are used commonly and help lower risk of heart attack and stroke. Luckily side effects are uncommon.