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What Causes Joints Pain While On Statins?

I recently started a statin drug & Im in so much pain, my muscles & joints are aching so bad!..I can barely move & when I do move its slowly, my muscles feel like they are locking up!...sorry I cant afford the answer, but ill jus crawl in the corner & cry...thanks
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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Hello,

It's due to the side effect of statins. Statins are commonly prescribed to lower high blood cholesterol levels. Generally, they're well tolerated however their most common side effects include stomach upset, myopathy and liver dysfunction.

Myopathy (muscle tenderness, muscle pain, or weakness) can lead on to rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle protein) which can cause kidney damage. So, you are advised to stop taking a statin and consult your treating doctor for an alternate effective but a safer medication to lower your high blood cholesterol.


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

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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What Causes Joints Pain While On Statins?

Hello, It s due to the side effect of statins. Statins are commonly prescribed to lower high blood cholesterol levels. Generally, they re well tolerated however their most common side effects include stomach upset, myopathy and liver dysfunction. Myopathy (muscle tenderness, muscle pain, or weakness) can lead on to rhabdomyolysis (the breakdown of muscle protein) which can cause kidney damage. So, you are advised to stop taking a statin and consult your treating doctor for an alternate effective but a safer medication to lower your high blood cholesterol. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali