pain in the arms, hands, legs, or feet
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common
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Lipitor is used along with diet and exercise to: lower The frequently prescribed drug class of statins have pleiotropic effects and have been implicated in neuropathic pain syndromes
increased urge to urinate during the night
Certain drugs exhibit more consistent neuropathic side effects, such as the chemotherapeutic compounds, but others are more commonly prescribed by a larger proportion of providers, such as the statins
Weakness
yellow eyes or skin
Simvastatin (Zocor) can also raise your "good" cholesterol (called high-density lipoprotein, or HDL) levels and Many people tolerate statins well and experience minor or no side effects
A 2022 study published in The Lancet reviewed the records of over 150,000 people in randomized
Pharmacists are key to communicating the risk of Achilles tendon rupture from statin use
The longer the time on statins and the higher the dose increases the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy
insomnia (trouble sleeping) muscle pain or weakness*
Most people complain about muscle pain and weakness while taking drugs like atorvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, rosuvastatin or simvastatin
belching or excessive gas
dizziness or lightheadedness
Since statins are widely used, awareness regarding their side-effects would lead to better treatment
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