10 Causes of Muscle Cramps
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Cause #7: Statins
Statins are a class of medications that lower the lipid or cholesterol levels. They help decrease the risk of cardiovascular disease and decrease mortality in those with a high risk of cardiovascular disease.
Since low density lipoprotein (LDL) has been implicated in coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis, statins are beneficial to help lower LDL cholesterol and are currently widely used in the prevention of cardiovascular disease. However, like any other medication, they also have side effects such as muscle pain, muscle cramps, abnormalities in liver enzyme tests, and a higher risk of diabetes mellitus.
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