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My doctor has instructed me to stop taking my statin because of myalgia's! how long before. i get relief if this is the cause?
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2-3 weeks: If the muscle pain is due to the statin, it should resolve within 2-3 weeks after the med is stopped.
Answered 8/23/2020
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