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  • This rare but serious side effect of statins is diagnosed by measuring serum creatine kinase
    Rhabdomyolysis
  • What are the adverse side effects of statins?
    Main: Muscle Pain others: Headache, weakness, fatigue, dizziness; malaise; GI complaints; increased blood glucose
  • What changes and supplements can be taken to improve statin related myalgias (muscle pain)?
    Supplements: Vitamin D, CoQ10 Change the Statin High potency statin at lower dose given less frequently
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