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Do Metformin, Tamsulosin And Pravastatin Cause Muscle Weakness?

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Posted on Sat, 26 Aug 2017
Question: I was wondering what medications cause me to have muscel weakness
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Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Pravastatin

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I can understand your concerns

But please note that Pravastatin can cause muscle weakness in less that 1% of patients using it.

I hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask further.
Regards
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Do Metformin, Tamsulosin And Pravastatin Cause Muscle Weakness?

Brief Answer: Pravastatin Detailed Answer: Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I can understand your concerns But please note that Pravastatin can cause muscle weakness in less that 1% of patients using it. I hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask further. Regards