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Question: Hi. My Mom is 88 yrs old and has been taking a statin drug (simvastatin) for many years. She has been experiencing progressively more shaking in her lips and hands over the last year. Could this be the result from so many years of this statin drug?
Brief Answer:
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Statins are not associated with tremors.They have been found to decrease the essential tremor.
The movement over lips and hands can be essential tremor or Parkinson disease.
Examination by a neurologist or movement disorder expert is advisable.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
Statins are not associated with tremors.They have been found to decrease the essential tremor.
The movement over lips and hands can be essential tremor or Parkinson disease.
Examination by a neurologist or movement disorder expert is advisable.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further information.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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