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Can Atorvastatin Tablets Cause Muscle Spasms In Lower Limbs?
I am on atorvastatin--80mg. Have been for quite awhile. The last couple of months I have been getting muscle spasms in my right leg. I feel it is severe when it hits me. Was wondering if this medication could be the cause. I fear that I may be driving sometime and it will hit me. Don t know when they will hit me? Should I see my MD. and was thinking about cutting my pills in half. What do you think?
Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. Atorvastatin can produce inflammation of the muscles and rarely a condition called rhabdomyolysis which is dangerous. Muscle cramps are not a recognised side effect. Muscle cramps may occur due to fatigue or due to electrolyte abnormalities. You should have investigations for the same
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Can Atorvastatin Tablets Cause Muscle Spasms In Lower Limbs?
Hello, Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query. Atorvastatin can produce inflammation of the muscles and rarely a condition called rhabdomyolysis which is dangerous. Muscle cramps are not a recognised side effect. Muscle cramps may occur due to fatigue or due to electrolyte abnormalities. You should have investigations for the same