Evidence shows that statins may cause muscle aches in some people.
The table above shows the number of people who will have muscle aches if they take statins for a year or longer.
The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.
ByHealthwise Staff Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine Specialist Medical ReviewerMichael P. Pignone, MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
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Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine & Michael P. Pignone, MD, MPH, FACP - Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD - Family Medicine
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