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What Does This MRI Test Result For Muscle Pain Indicate?

I have been taking Fenofibrate (134 mg) for about 5 months. Co-incidentally, I ve started experiencing horrible back pains. My MRI only shows arthritis-type bone condition. I also feel weak and achy in my muscles. Do you think there might be any correlation between taking the Fenofibrate? I was taking this thinking I was getting away from statins side effects.
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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Thanks for writing to HCM.
Fenofibrates are known for causing severe muscle pain as a side effect. it increases levels of creatinine phosphokinase and liver enzymes . hence kindly visit your cardiologist and get your CPK levels and liver enzymes checked. If they have increased drastically , you may need to change your medication.
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Dr.Riyanka
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What Does This MRI Test Result For Muscle Pain Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for writing to HCM. Fenofibrates are known for causing severe muscle pain as a side effect. it increases levels of creatinine phosphokinase and liver enzymes . hence kindly visit your cardiologist and get your CPK levels and liver enzymes checked. If they have increased drastically , you may need to change your medication. Regards, Dr.Riyanka