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Friday, October 10, 2008

7 reasons not to ignore statin-related pain

(U.S. News and World Report) UPDATED 2008-07-23
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.  Read full story >
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