What is statin-induced myopathy?

Statin-induced myopathy is a rare complication associated with statins, a class of medications used to treat high cholesterol. Myopathy, a term used for any disease of the muscles, may consist of muscle pain and tenderness (known as myalgia), fatigue and possibly even flu-like symptoms.

How do members experience statin-induced myopathy?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with statin-induced myopathy*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for statin-induced myopathy*

Who has statin-induced myopathy on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 0
40s 1
50s 9
60s 11
70+ 15

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 16
Female 19