Back to Statins. Like all medicines, statins can cause side effects. But most people tolerate them well and do not have any problems. You should discuss the benefits and risks of taking statins with your doctor before you start taking the medicine. If you find certain side effects particularly troublesome, talk to the doctor in charge of your care.
Thus, as millions of Americans continue to use statins to reduce their high cholesterol levels, physical therapists will play an increasingly important role in detecting the presence of statin-induced side effects and reducing the likelihood of serious disability. Skeletal Muscle: Form and Function. Skeletal Muscle Damage and Repair. You can do a lot of prep work to make the perfect sleep environment. Di Stasi, Toran D. Disclaimer: As a service to our readers, Harvard Health Publishing provides access to our library of archived content. Am Heart J.
An international team of BHF-funded researchers may have discovered why some people experience muscle pain after taking statins. The research, published in JACC: Basic to Translational Science, could help doctors prevent a known side effect of statins and ensure people are able to reap the benefits of the life-saving drugs. According to the research, statins cause spontaneous and irregular leaks of calcium from storage compartments within muscle cells. Under normal conditions, coordinated releases of calcium from these stores make the muscles contract. Unregulated calcium leaks may cause damage to muscle cells, potentially leading to muscle pain and weakness.