10 Side Effects of Statins
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Statins Side Effect #1: Muscle Pain
It’s not uncommon for us to feel aches and pains in our muscles. Quite often, it is a case of our muscles being overworked or just having been in the same position for too long. It can also be caused by illnesses as a result of our immune system releasing chemicals into our bodies to defeat pathogens.
Muscle pain is also a very common symptom among people that have taken statins. The level of pain is often uncomfortable but bearable, but it can be excruciating for some people. Muscle pain is one of the most common contributors behind patients stopping using the drug.
