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I have been on a statin drug for 7 days now and have developed muscle twitching around my mouth and eyebrow is this caused by this drug ?

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Possibly: But muscle pain or myalgias are the more commonly reported muscle side effect. Discuss with your prescribing physician.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/23/2013

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