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Statin Side-effects: Muscle pain and weakness

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@naiviv

Anyone with muscular issues while taking statins? Did the doctor stopped you from taking it? I am taking pitavastatin 1mg daily and have experienced muscle soreness. I have not taking CoQ10 yet. Any input? Thanks

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gloaming | @gloaming | Nov 15 5:44pm

Many people report muscles aches and other symptoms from taking statins. CoQ10 may help, but if you're not taking it, you should anyway. Your heart needs it more than most other parts of your body. Statins prevent the liver from manufacturing CoQ10. I would advise taking between 100-200mg/day, with the support of an informed and familiar health professional who knows you, your history, and can legitimately prescribe for you or advise you.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-coenzyme-q10/art-20362602

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naiviv | @naiviv | Nov 15 6:01pm

Thank you.

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grrranny | @grrranny | Nov 16 7:12am

I also had muscle soreness and leg cramping until doctor prescribed the smallest dose of Crestor for me.

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Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | 5 days ago

Hello @naiviv, I combined your two discussions on Statins and the side-effect of muscle pain and weakness and moved them to an existing discussion by @ginnyjm titled, "Statin Side-effects: Muscle pain and weakness" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/statin-drugs-side-effects/.

By combining all of the messages, members who are discussing muscle pain and weakness while on statins can meet one-another. You've already met @gloaming. @harveywj and @ggrogers have also shared their experiences as well.

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