What is statin-induced myopathy?
Statin-induced myopathy is a rare complication associated with statins, a class of medications used to treat high cholesterol. Myopathy, a term used for any disease of the muscles, may consist of muscle pain and tenderness (known as myalgia), fatigue and possibly even flu-like symptoms.
How do members experience statin-induced myopathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with statin-induced myopathy*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Nerve pain (neuralgia)
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for statin-induced myopathy*
Who has statin-induced myopathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 6 | |
| 60s | 14 | |
| 70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 16 | |
| Female | 19 |