Statin-related?: A small percentage of patients taking cholesterol-lowering statins (e.g. Pravastatin) will experience significant muscle pains and stiffness. The typical affected muscles are those of the leg/thigh, shoulder/arm and back. You should ask your physician whether your pravastatin or some other condition is the cause of your muscle pains. Sometimes checking a ck blood test can confirm muscle injury.
Answered 3/9/2013
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Myalgia: Yes. Statin most likely. Worth trying a different one.
Answered 3/26/2013
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