Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible: Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
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liver disease;
More common Difficulty in moving joint pain or swelling muscle pain, cramps, spasms, or stiffness Less common Blurred vision chest pain, discomfort, tightness, or
, memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, confusion) associated with statin use; This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur
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7%) These side effects were reported to occur in at least 2% of patients in studies (at least 2 out of every 100 patients A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare
Introduction
Myalgia is the most common side effect of statin use, with documented rates from 1-10%
Common side effects of Zocor include headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, muscle pain, abnormal liver tests, hypersensitivity reactions, memory loss, forgetfulness
The most commonly reported side effects of statins are muscle-related symptoms, including muscle pain, cramps, and weakness
Common simvastatin side effects may include: headache; constipation, nausea, stomach pain; or
stomach fullness
Statins are a group of medications that treat high cholesterol levels
Type 2 diabetes or high blood sugar
While statins are generally safe and effective, they can cause some side effects, including knee joint pain
Even when they work, the side effects of statins—particularly muscle pain—can be enough to make people stop taking the drugs
Although the cholesterol-blocking effect is quite well understood, the mechanisms for reducing CRP and inflammation aren't fully known