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1. www.nhs.uk › conditions › statinsStatins - Side effects - NHS

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   It's rare, but statins can sometimes cause muscle inflammation (swelling) and damage. Speak to your doctor if you have muscle pain, tenderness or weakness that cannot be explained – for example, pain that is not caused by physical work.

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     Side effects; Statins may be recommended if you have...

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3. gpnotebook.com › statin-and-effects-on-muscleStatin and effects on muscle - GPnotebook

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   Feb 28, 2023 · mild myositis is associated with painful muscles and CK elevation. Some suggest withdrawal of statin therapy is indicated in patients whose CK rises 10-fold to levels about 2,000 IU/L (1) whilst others suggest that 'patients experiencing muscle pain, weakness or cramps whilst should have their CK level measured.

4. www.bmj.com › content › 379Statin related muscle symptoms: is it time to move on

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   Dec 20, 2022 · In a recent meta-analysis of 62 primary prevention trials (120 456 patients; <3% risk of major cardiovascular events at average follow-up 3.9 years), statins were associated with 15 events of self-reported muscle symptoms per 10 000 patients a year compared with a non-statin control. 9 But statins were also associated with a significant reductio...

5. www.nhs.uk › medicines › atorvastatinSide effects of atorvastatin - NHS

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   These common side effects of atorvastatin happen in more than 1 in 100 people. There are things you can do to help cope with them: If this advice does not help and any of these side effects continue or bother you, keep taking the medicine, but tell your doctor or pharmacist. Drinking a lot of alcohol regularly increases the chance of you having sid...

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   Stop taking atorvastatin and call a doctor or call 111 straight away if: 1. you get unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness or cramps– these can be signs of muscle breakdown and kidney damage 2. the whites of your eyes turn yellow, or your skin turns yellow, although this may be less obvious on brown or black skin, or if you have pale poo and...

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   These are not all the side effects of atorvastatin. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicine packet.

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6. blogs.bmj.com › bmj › 2021/02/24Do statins cause muscle symptom side effects? - The BMJ

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   Feb 24, 2021 · Stopping statins because of perceived muscle side effects is common and has an impact on subsequent cardiovascular disease risk. But, after serious rises in muscle enzymes have been ruled out, determining whether statins are really causing a patient’s muscle symptoms is not straightforward in routine practice.

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › highStatin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

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   May 27, 2023 · While statins are highly effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems and mental fuzziness in some people. Rarely, they may cause liver damage. If you think you're experiencing side effects from taking statins, don't just stop taking the pills.

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   Do statins cause muscle pain?

   • The same may be true for statins: people expect to experience muscle symptoms, perhaps because of media reports, and therefore any small ache or pain, which might have happened anyway, is considered by the patient to be attributable to their medication. N-of-1 trials are an excellent solution for our patient and GP.

   Do statins cause muscle symptom side effects? - The BMJ

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   What are statin-associated muscle symptoms (Sams)?

   • So-called statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS)—including myalgia (generalized muscle pain) and myopathy (diseases that cause muscle weakness)—are notable ones. Muscle pain associated with statins may be mild, uncomfortable, or significant enough to impact daily life. In rare cases, the drugs can have a serious impact on the muscles.

   Risks and Management of Muscle Pain in Statin Users - Verywell Health

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   Can statins cause myalgia?

   • Also many patients complain of myalgia when on treatment with statins with this side effect having an incidence of up to 5%. Myositis mild myositis is associated with painful muscles and CK elevation.

   Statin and effects on muscle - GPnotebook

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   Can statins cause liver damage?

   • While statins are highly effective and safe for most people, they have been linked to muscle pain, digestive problems and mental fuzziness in some people. Rarely, they may cause liver damage. If you think you're experiencing side effects from taking statins, don't just stop taking the pills.

   Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic

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   Are Statins bad for You?

   • While statins are proven to help reduce cholesterol, they come with a variety of risks and side effects. Besides muscle pain, these can include liver damage, digestive problems, increased blood sugar, memory loss, and confusion.

   Risks and Management of Muscle Pain in Statin Users - Verywell Health

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   Which muscles are most affected by statins?

   • The muscles most affected by statins include those in the shoulders, arms, hips, or thighs. Myositis: Myositis, a type of myopathy, causes muscle pain and inflammation and an elevation in CK (a muscle enzyme) levels in the blood. The presence of CK in the blood is an indicator of muscle damage.

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9. www.verywellhealth.com › muscle-pain-and-statinsRisks and Management of Muscle Pain in Statin Users

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   Mar 19, 2024 · So-called statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS)—including myalgia (generalized muscle pain) and myopathy (diseases that cause muscle weakness)—are notable ones. Muscle pain associated with statins may be mild, uncomfortable, or significant enough to impact daily life.