HMGCR and epilepsy: The IVW analysis revealed positive associations between ischemic stroke (OR = 1.29; p = 0.020), hypothyroidism (OR = 1.05; p = 0.048), high blood pressure (OR = 1.10; p = 0.028), high cholesterol (OR = 1.10; p = 0.024), HMG CoA reductase inhibitors (OR = 1.19; p = 0.003), beta-blocking agents (OR = 1.20; p = 0.006), and the risk of epilepsy.