Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks - Mayo Clinic
2023年5月27日 · One of the most common complaints of people taking statins is muscle pain. You may feel this pain as a soreness, tiredness or weakness in your muscles. The pain can be a mild discomfort, or it can be serious enough to make it hard to do your daily activities.
Statins Side Effects: Pain, Inflammation, and More - WebMD
2024年4月17日 · It happens in less than one in 10,000 people taking statins. If you have any unexplained joint or muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking statins, you should call your doctor right away.
Do Statins Cause Joint Pain? - Healthline
2024年8月19日 · While muscle pain and joint pain are separate issues, if you’re on statins and experiencing aches, it might be worth considering exactly where the pain is. The most common complaint with statins is...
13 Atorvastatin Side Effects You Should Know About - GoodRx
2024年7月15日 · Common atorvastatin side effects include muscle pain, joint pain, and diarrhea. While rare, severe muscle damage, liver damage, and kidney problems are also possible. Certain atorvastatin side effects may be more likely to happen if you’re taking medications that interact with atorvastatin.
Is Your Cholesterol Medication Causing Joint Pain and Stiffness
2021年7月22日 · If you recently began taking a statin to manage your cholesterol and are suffering from joint pain and stiffness, muscle cramps and weakness, or tendon problems, talk to your doctor about your symptoms.
Lipitor Side Effects and How to Manage Them - Healthline
2023年4月20日 · If you experience joint pain during your treatment with Lipitor, tell your doctor. They may be able to recommend ways to decrease this side effect.
Can statins cause joint pain? - Medical News Today
2023年10月20日 · Additionally, users of some statins report an increase in joint pain. For example, in clinical trials for Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium), joint pain was among the most commonly reported side...
Lipitor side effects: What they are and how to manage them
2024年5月24日 · If you have muscle weakness or pain while you’re taking Lipitor, call your doctor right away. They can order lab tests to check your creatinine kinase levels.
Statins and joint pain - Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center
2009年1月28日 · As you correctly imply, statins are indeed associated with muscle pain and inflammation. However, they are not known to be associated with worsening joint pain. The pain from osteoarthritis comes and goes unpredictably.
Statins and Joint Pain: What to Know - GoodRx
2023年2月23日 · Although statins are usually well tolerated, they can cause side effects including joint pain in the hands and knees. If you experience joint pain from statins, changes to your activities or your medications can help you avoid or manage this side effect. Statins are a popular and useful group of medications.
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