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Are statins the only cholesterol drugs that cause muscle aches?

04/20/09

Milwkat

Topics:Cholesterol Lowering Medication , Cholesterol Medication Side Effects , Lipitor , Crestor , Zetia , Tricor

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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Lisa Nelson, RD, LN

Hi Milwkat,

No, other cholesterol medications have the potential to cause muscle pain as well, such as fenofibrates (i.e. Tricor) and cholesterol absorption inhibitors (i.e. Zetia).

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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