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A 50-year-old woman with type 2 diabetes is prescribed simvastatin to manage her high cholesterol levels. she then presents with muscle weakness, nausea, dizziness, confusion, nervousness, discomfort, and unusual tiredness. is that normal? any advice
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Side effect: Muscle disorder is a known side effect of Statins. Visit this site for more info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statin-side-effects/art-20046013 Wish you good health!
Answered 6/28/2020
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