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What Causes Itching On The Breast And Nipples?

I am 58, post-menopausal, and occasionally have itchy breasts/nipples. The itchiness can affect one or both breasts, almost always at night. I never noticed it until I began Lipitor a year ago. I was on Lipitor for awhile when the symptoms disappeared. They reappeared when my insurance company insisted I take Simvastatin. I began Simvastatin last October and also had a mammogram(and breast exam) which was normal. I saw my general practitioner today who examined the breasts for changes in skin, coloration, etc. and there are none. Could these symptoms be related to the statin? My doctor suggested I stop the statin for one month to see what happens. I am aware of inflammatory breast cancer and will be watching these itchy symptoms closely this month. Have you ever heard of any connection to simvastatin?
Tue, 6 Jun 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms probably are due to menopause. I have not heard these symptoms due to statins but possibility is there. Just stop and see.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. B.dinesh
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What Causes Itching On The Breast And Nipples?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms probably are due to menopause. I have not heard these symptoms due to statins but possibility is there. Just stop and see. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. B.dinesh