After 7 months of prednisone, I began to experience Macular Degeneration. So my ophthalmologist suggested I switch to HCQ and the rheumatologist agreed. It worked. I slowly switched and then reduced the Hydroxychloroquine over a 2 year period.
PMR has now been in remission for two years.
I took statins for three years prior to getting PMR. And yes, I definitely believe statin drugs are related to PMR.