7 reasons not to ignore statin-related pain
A reporter, along with health experts, has compiled this list of
seven reasons you shouldn't ignore statin-related muscle pain.
Statistics show the rate of statin-induced myopathy to be about 3
percent in the drugs' users, but many doctors feel the rate may be
much higher. And though the myopathy may be mild, it can cause
permanent muscle damage in some people. The list includes
information on the causes of myopathy, alternatives to statins, and
how you and your doctor can weigh the benefits and risks of statin
use.
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