Why do statins cause muscle pain?

Rhabdomyolysis, or the breakdown of muscle tissue, is a rare side effect of statins that can also cause muscle pain. This disease can cause life-threatening muscle damage. In addition to severe muscle pain, rhabdomyolysis can lead to liver damage, kidney failure, and, in rare cases, death. read more

Statins are commonly prescribed and successful lipid-lowering medications that reduce the risks associated with cardiovascular disease. The side effects most commonly associated with statin use involve muscle cramping, soreness, fatigue, weakness, and, in rare cases, rapid muscle breakdown that can lead to death. read more

Statins are effective cholesterol-lowering medications, but the side effect of muscle pain is intolerable for some patients. Learn why this happens. Statins are effective cholesterol-lowering medications, but the side effect of muscle pain is intolerable for some patients. read more