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Can a statin drug cause restless leg syndrome?
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Muscle spasms: A statin drug would not cause the condition known as "restless leg syndrome", but some pts taking a statin drug do report uncomfortable muscle spasms, you should consult the prescribing physician.
Answered 7/25/2019
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