Statin-associated autoimmune myopathy is an exceptionally rare side effect of statin use. Its incidence is not known with certainty, but it is estimated to occur in approximately 2 or 3 of every ...

Statins cause myopathy or a disease of the muscles as a side effect in up to 10% patients receiving the drugs. Myopathy is seen more commonly with higher doses of statins.

Dec 15, 2005. Madison, WI - Myopathy associated with statin use, for which those with renal insufficiency are at particular risk, is generally self-limiting, with a benign clinical outcome, a new ...

While statin myotoxicity is usually self-limited, in some instances statin-exposed subjects can develop an autoimmune myopathy typically characterized by progressive weakness, muscle enzyme elevations ...

Reintroducing Statins Following Statin-Induced Myopathy. Everett Schlam, MD | May 4, 2013 . Mr. S has not had a cardiovascular event but is at high risk for an MI or CVA. Statins are the ...

However, given the prospect of statin–fibrate-associated myopathy, major factors affecting the question of which fibrate to choose in this setting have not been systematically evaluated.

According to the US Pharmacist, other risk factors for statin-induced myopathy may include advanced age. The risk of diabetes also exists, although this is restricted to people who are already at ...

Background: Many patients taking statins often complain of muscle pain and weakness. The extent to which muscle pain reflects muscle injury is unknown. Methods: We obtained biopsy samples from the ...

This kind of statin-induced myopathy was described in 1994, but exactly how or why statins do this remains unclear. What is known is, first, ...

The largest case series to date of statin-associated myopathy shows that it is generally self-limiting, with a benign clinical outcome. Reassuringly, more than 80% of patients were tried on a ...

Statin-Induced Myopathy: A Case Review Mr. S, a 57 year old male with a history of type 2 diabetes and hypertension presents to your office with muscle aches of 3 weeks duration.