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Published on: 11/6/2025
Do statins really cause muscle pain?
Yes, statins can cause muscle pain in some people, but not everyone who takes them will have this problem. See below to understand more.
Wondering why statins cause muscle pain?
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Statins are medicines that help lower cholesterol, but some people may feel muscle pain when they take them. This muscle pain is called statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS). Not everyone who takes statins will get muscle pain.
What You Should Know:
- Muscle Pain: The pain can feel like soreness, tiredness, or weakness in the muscles.
- Who Gets It: Not everyone who takes statins will have muscle pain. The chances of having muscle pain can depend on different things like the type of statin, the dose, and the person’s health.
- Managing Muscle Pain: If you have muscle pain from statins, your doctor might change your dose or try a different statin.
Important Points:
- Statins are important for heart health, but muscle pain can happen to some people.
- If you feel muscle pain, talk to your doctor. They can help find a way to make the pain better while still keeping your heart healthy.
(References)
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- Backes JM, Ruisinger JF, Gibson CA, & Moriarty PM. (2017). Statin-associated muscle symptoms-Managing the highly .... Journal of clinical lipidology, 28391891.
- Cham S, Evans MA, Denenberg JO, & Golomb BA. (2010). Statin-associated muscle-related adverse effects - PubMed - NIH. Pharmacotherapy, 20500044.
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