The key side effect of statins is asthenia, which refers to extreme weakness and lack of energy.
Other common side effects are constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, flatulence, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, and sleep disturbances.
“Statins can sometimes cause inflammation (swelling) and muscle damage. Talk to your doctor if you have muscle pain, soreness, or weakness that cannot be explained, such as pain that is not caused by physical work,” says cardiologist Oleg Varfolomeev, especially for Medikforum.< br>Varfolomeev also listed more rare side effects:
- Muscle weakness (myopathy)
- Loss of sensation or tingling in nerve endings in the arms and legs (peripheral neuropathy)
- Tendon problems (tendons are tough bands of tissue that connect muscles to bones)
“Unusual side effects include skin problems such as like pimples or an itchy red rash.”
A study has shown that, in very rare cases, statins can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
“However, statins are among the safest and most studied drugs available today” , — the doctor adds.
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