| Record | OBS-0319 |
|---|---|
| Category | Health/Vaccines |
| Status | PARTIALLY SUBSTANTIATED |
| Summary | Some claim that statins cause muscle damage and rhabdomyolysis. While muscle aches can occur, serious muscle breakdown is extremely rare. Most people tolerate statins well. |
| Origin | Concerns about muscle damage have been circulating since statins were introduced, often based on anecdotal reports. |
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| Evidence / consensus | Muscle aches occur in some patients, but serious muscle damage is rare. Most people can continue taking statins with management of side effects. |
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