My friend has been on statin therapy for years. However, lately she has developed some form of muscle weakness. I was wondering if it is possible to get this muscle disease from using these drugs. I have read somewhere about myopathy, but I am not sure about polymyositis. Thank you in advance.
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Hi to you too. Statins has some side effects. One of them is myotoxocity. It means it has toxic effects on muscle cells. That is why myopathy is possible due to the treatment with statins - cholesterol lowering drugs. However, this side effect is not so frequent. In any case, some severe tests must be done. That is why your friend must consult an expert. I hope I’ll find out the outcome. Bye!
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