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Does Pravastatin Cause Pain And Weakness Of Legs?
I have piriformis syndrome and take pravastatin. I have been going to physical therapy for 2 months with some relief from the intense muscle pain.. but I m still experiencing pain and weakness in the piriformis muscle and weakness in my leg. Could taking pravastatin be causing this muscle pain?
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Hello,
Pravastatin is known to produce pain and tenderness due to inflammation of the muscles. If the pain in the leg started after starting Pravastatin it may be a cause. You can get a blood test to measure the creatinine phosphokinase (CPK). If it is high it is indicative of muscle inflammation and Pravastatin should be stopped immediately.
If you have more queries I am available to answer.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
Pravastatin is known to produce pain and tenderness due to inflammation of the muscles. If the pain in the leg started after starting Pravastatin it may be a cause. You can get a blood test to measure the creatinine phosphokinase (CPK). If it is high it is indicative of muscle inflammation and Pravastatin should be stopped immediately.
If you have more queries I am available to answer.
Dr. Noble Zachariah
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