Statins do not commonly cause muscle pain and stiffness.
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Abstract
The studyHerrett E, Williamson E, Brack K, et al. The effect of statins on muscle symptoms in primary care: the StatinWISE series of 200 N-of-1 RCTs. <i>Health Technol Assess</i> 2021;25:16.To read the full NIHR Alert, go to: https://evidence.nihr.ac.uk/alert/statins-not-likely-to-cause-muscle-pain-stiffness/.
Medical subject headings
- Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors
- Myalgia