Statins are widely used and lower the risk of death from cardiovascular causes. In a fraction of patients, an autoimmune myopathy may develop, characterized by the development of autoantibodies to ...

The largest case series to date of statin-associated myopathy, for which those with renal insufficiency are at particular risk, shows that it is generally self-limiting, with a benign clinical ...

Statins, the commonly prescribed cholesterol medications, are associated with myopathy.

Certain statins such as lovastatin and simvastatin have a higher risk of myopathy especially at higher doses. Atorvastatin and rosuvastatin have the greatest potential to reduce LDL cholesterol ...

Boston Heart Diagnostics announced the launch of the Statin Induced Myopathy (SLCO1B1) Genotype test, which identifies patients who are at higher risk for developing severe myopathy (muscle aches ...

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications that significantly reduce cardiovascular risk in selected individuals. However, these drugs can also be associated with muscle symptoms ...

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.

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 ...

STATINS side effects can include a whole host of symptoms. Experiencing problems with your muscles including a condition known as myopathy may be caused by taking the drug.

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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 ...