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Is my statin causing peripheral neuropathy?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 5 5:32pm | Replies (152)Comment receiving replies
I do not have link. It was in the NIH: "Peripheral neuropathy in patients receiving long-term
statin therapy". The study considers log-term use greater than one year!!
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Potential side effect
Statins, including rosuvastatin, can increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy, especially with long-term use. In one study, 66% of patients taking rosuvastatin or atorvastatin for hypercholesterolemia developed peripheral neuropathy. The risk of neuropathy increased with the duration of treatment.
Talk to your doctor
If you develop neuropathy symptoms while taking statins, you should talk to your doctor. They may reconsider your use of statins.
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Yes, rosuvastatin can cause peripheral neuropathy, which can include small fiber neuropathy (SFN):
Peripheral neuropathy
Statins, including rosuvastatin, can increase the risk of peripheral neuropathy, which can cause weakness, numbness, and pain in the hands and feet. The risk increases with long-term use.
Small fiber neuropathy
SFN can be an early manifestation of statin neuropathy and can affect both sensory and autonomic fibers. A skin biopsy can diagnose SFN by demonstrating reduced nerve fiber density in the sweat glands or epidermis.
Association with other statins
Rosuvastatin has a weaker association with neuropathy than other lipophilic statins, such as atorvastatin and fluvastatin.