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My husband takes crestor (rosuvastatin) 20mg also metformin 2,000 mg a day. has lots of muscle pain/spasms for many years. would coq10 help in some way or not?

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Dr. Sheldon Brownstein answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

Co q: There is some literature that suggests co enz q may reduce pain associated with statin use. Sometimes I t is necessary to prove statins are causing the problem by stopping them and re-challenging the drug. Would consult your doctor prior to any changes

Answered 1/3/2016

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