What Are Side Effects Of Statin?

Posted on Sat, 6 Sep 2014

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Sat, 6 Sep 2014 Answered on

Tue, 23 Sep 2014 Last reviewed on

Question : Hi.

I have been given statin 40mg to take.

Are there any sideaffects to these tablets?

Or what are the common affects?

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly give generic name

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,welcome to HCM forum.

I am Dr Aslam here to help you.

The name statin stands for a group of drugs that are used to lower our cholesterol/lipid level.This class includes many drugs like atorvastatin,lovastatin,simvastatin etc.
Kindly give me the exact drug you are given,as side effects varies among them.

Waiting for your reply.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (13 minutes later)

Simvastin

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Relatively a safe drug

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

Simvastatin is a very commonly used hypolipidemic agent without much serious side effects.
The commonly noted side effects include abdominal cramps,dyspeptic symptoms,heartburn,altered bowel habits,nausea etc.

Sometimes it can also cause rashes,pruritus,myalgia,arthralgia etc.
Dizziness,headache and sleep disturbances are uncommon effects.
Rarely,in some individuals,it can cause allergic reactions demanding stoppage of the drug.

Anyhow,most of the patients continues the drug well without any difficulty.If you feel any discomfort,kindly discuss with your doctor.

Also note that,regular moderate exercise,a diet rich in green leafy veges,fruits&fibers boosts up the action of statins.Also,avoid fat of animal origin as far as possible.

Hope I have answered your query.
Wishing you good health.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (4 minutes later)

Thanks doctor. I am experiencing muscle ache and slight dizzyness.

But as lomg as its safe

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,

This need not be worried.
Most of the times,this will come down,and you will get adjusted in coming days.
If any difficulty,you can discuss this in detail with your doctor.

Also,do not forget about the lifestyle modifications I mentioned earlier.
Take care,
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Muhammed Aslam (9 minutes later)

Fantastic advice doctor

Answered by Dr. Muhammed Aslam (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
OK.fine

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your feedback.

If you have no further questions, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.

Regards,
Dr Muhammed Aslam.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari