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What Causes Pain In Both Of Wrists And Thumbs After Taking Lovastatin?
Question: I have been on Lovastatin daily for 6 months. I suffer from extreme pain in both of my wrists and thumbs. Could this be related to the Lovastatin? In the past, I had been prescribed Simvastatin and had to stop taking the medication because of severe joint pain. My RA Factor is WNL.
Brief Answer:
I were to switch on Atorvastatin
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.
Lovastatin causes muscle, joint and tendon pains of wrist, palm and fingers. I have seen this side effect in a few of my patients. They performed reasonably well without side effects as I switched on to Atorvastatin. Perhaps you need the change too.
Hope this answers your query
I were to switch on Atorvastatin
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.
Lovastatin causes muscle, joint and tendon pains of wrist, palm and fingers. I have seen this side effect in a few of my patients. They performed reasonably well without side effects as I switched on to Atorvastatin. Perhaps you need the change too.
Hope this answers your query
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