Question 1

i used to take crestor (rosuvastatin) but was one of the few who had muscle pain as a side effect , my question is will all statin meds have side effect?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily.: Some r combinations of meds, some r only 1 statin. Trial ; error. If u switch, report immediately any such symptoms. Also don't start until the aching clears.

Question 2

can diclofenac gel cause leg cramps or muscle pain as a side effect? i saw it on drug side effect website but rather ask a professional (you guys). thank you

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Contact dermatitis, rash, dry skin, exfoliation, pruritus and pain at site of application.  Leg cramps not a typical side effect of topical diclofenac.

Question 3

is muscle/joint pains a side effect of coumadin (warfarin) use?

Accepted Answer

No: More common with statins.

Question 4

all the pain i muscle pain i had was a side effect of simvastatin?

Accepted Answer

Statins: Yes. This is the most common problem with the statin drugs.

Question 5

can protonix (pantoprazole) cause joint and/or muscle pain? what are the long term side effects?

Accepted Answer

No: It dors not cause joint or muscle pain. It can inhibit the absorption of calcium and magnesium leading to osteoporosis over the long term.

Question 6

what are some side effects of atenolol? can it cause tingling or joint/muscle pain over the long term?

Accepted Answer

Normalol: Also called atenolol, is a beta-blocker anti-hypertensive medication. Depression is reported as one of its side-effects, depending on dose. Other side-effects might include blurred vision, confusion, dizziness, sweating, wheezing, shortness of breath.

Question 7

i am taking 1 ml of vitamin d3 every 15 days orally. i experience severe lower back pain and muscle pain after taking it. is it a side effect? and why

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D3: Vitamin d3 is usually prescribed along with calcium supplements. You may be having muscular pain due to calcium deficiency, as vitamin d3 alone will cause calcium absorption from bones. Talk to your doctor and discuss the treatment options.

Question 8

i started b12 injections because my blood work showed it was low. i tried the vitamins but the doctor said my body was not absorbing  it. i am starting to have aches and pains in my joints and muscles can this be a side effect from the b12. it can get pre

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Complicated symptoms like these are best discussed with your doctor who will listen to you, give you an examination, and probably do some testing to see what's wrong.

Question 9

i take atorvastatin ~ 3 mnths, have severe muscle pain in upper back, unexplained, chest ct clear, culd ths be a side effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Tendinopathy up to tendon ruptures, muscle pain - all are known side effects of the "statins". Consult with the dr who prescribed you the medication about the dosing and possible changes.

Question 10

100-101 degree fever on and off 3-4 years. chronic left sided flank pain. fatigue, joint and muscle pain. any help with diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Reasoning: While during medical reasoning we are trying to unify all symptoms and findings under 1 diagnosis, sometimes there is more than 1 condition explaining all symptoms. Your symptoms are absolutely worth further exploring in trying to find 1 or more causes and autoimmune disorders, chronic infections and slow malignancies are among possibilities. Imaging and bloodworm are usually needed.

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I used to take crestor (rosuvastatin) but was one of the few who had muscle pain as a side effect , my question is will all statin meds have side effect?

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Can diclofenac gel cause leg cramps or muscle pain as a side effect? i saw it on drug side effect website but rather ask a professional (you guys). thank you

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Is muscle/joint pains a side effect of coumadin (warfarin) use?

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All the pain i muscle pain i had was a side effect of simvastatin?

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Can protonix (pantoprazole) cause joint and/or muscle pain? what are the long term side effects?

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What are some side effects of atenolol? can it cause tingling or joint/muscle pain over the long term?

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I am taking 1 ml of vitamin d3 every 15 days orally. i experience severe lower back pain and muscle pain after taking it. is it a side effect? and why

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I started b12 injections because my blood work showed it was low. i tried the vitamins but the doctor said my body was not absorbing it. i am starting to have aches and pains in my joints and muscles can this be a side effect from the b12. it can get pre

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I take atorvastatin ~ 3 mnths, have severe muscle pain in upper back, unexplained, chest ct clear, culd ths be a side effect?

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100-101 degree fever on and off 3-4 years. chronic left sided flank pain. fatigue, joint and muscle pain. any help with diagnosis?

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