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Which type of muscle problems with cholesteral meds?

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Serious one: Maybe 1% of people who take a statin have mysterious damage to skeletal muscle -- aches and/or weakness. It's called rhabdomyolysis, your physician is very aware of it, and it's a sign to stop the statin. Good luck.

Answered 4/12/2013

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