STATIN-FIBRATE REPORT: Focus on Safety

The medical resident asks your advice on how to address this possible statin induced myopathy. Consider checking CK. Hold statin for 2-4 weeks. Check renal and hepatic function. Evaluate other possible causes. Once symptoms resolve, options include. Restart with same statin at same or lower dose. If symptoms return – d/c statin and start different statin at lower dose once symptoms resolve ................
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