A member asked:

Can simvastatin cause joint pain in knee, which occurs mainly at rest & in bed. also joint locks occasionally.

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Dr. Brett Spain answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Simvastatin can...: Cause myalgias, or muscle pain, which you might perceive as knee pain. However, the locking symptoms are unlikely to be explained by this and requires a work up and evaluation by a musculoskeletal specialist.

Answered 7/6/2013

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No: It cannot cause isolated knee pain.

Answered 6/24/2013

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