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  2. Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy - Wikipedia

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    Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy (SAAM), also known as anti-HMGCR myopathy, is a very rare form of muscle damage caused by the immune system in people who take statin medications. [1] However, there are cases of SAAM in patients who have not taken statin medication, and this can be explained by the exposure to natural sources of statin ...

  3. New Study Says Statins Don’t Cause Muscle Pain, Despite ...

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    New research published in The Lancet says statins, the cholesterol-managing drug, do not cause muscle pain, despite them being commonly linked.

  4. Statin - Wikipedia

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    Muscle pain and other symptoms often cause patients to stop taking a statin. [87] This is known as statin intolerance. A 2021 double-blind multiple crossover randomized controlled trial (RCT) in statin-intolerant patients found that adverse effects, including muscle pain, were similar between atorvastatin and placebo. [ 88 ]

  5. Acquired non-inflammatory myopathy - Wikipedia

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    Common types of myopathy due to statins include myalgia, myositis, and rhabdomyolysis. Statins induce myopathy by inhibiting protein synthesis within the muscle. [6] Statin therapy tends to not show any histopathological differences, and thus a biopsy does not reveal too much about the damage. Often, the damage is found within the mitochondria. [1]

  6. Moderate exercise safe for people with muscle pain from ... - AOL

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    Scientists said the findings are reassuring for people who experience muscle pain or fatigue from the cholesterol lowering drugs. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call ...

  7. Fewer people may need statins to prevent heart disease, new ...

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    While it’s important to treat heart disease risks before a first event, statins can cause side effects for some, including muscle pain, headaches, sleep problems and digestive problems.

  8. Myositis - Wikipedia

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    This is a condition where an injury to the patient's muscles causes them to quickly break down. [4] Medicines - A variety of different medicines can cause myositis. One of the most common types of drugs that can cause myositis are statins, which are used to lower cholesterol levels.

  9. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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    Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. [4] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment. [4] It is taken by mouth. [4] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains. [4]