Nope, it has the same effect on cholesterol but not the same side effects. Google it and see what you come up with.
The AMA just did everyone a huge favor with their post. What they said is absolutely true. I recommend folks who are skeptical Google NEJM, the New England Journal of Medicine. Search for “statins.” Also Google JAMA. For the person who questions the lowering of the BP recommendations, these two journals will provide enough data to convince anyone. Of course, if you come at this with the belief that medicine is a fraud you will end up believing nothing. Always remember anyone can write anything. The right to do this is part of our heritage. However, be aware NEJM and JAMA are peer reviewed which means ther are reviewers who read he article for accuracy. In my active days I was a reviewer and I can assure you I questioned everything!
I did and the first article I came to said it’s basically a statin and has the potential side effects as statins do.