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
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
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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re: Are statins the only cholesterol drugs that cause muscle aches?
Jerry M
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 07:00 PM
Jerry M
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 07:00 PM
re: re: Are statins the only cholesterol drugs that cause muscle aches?
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 07:31 PM
Hi Jerry,
Unfortunately, I'm not the best resource when it comes to medication options. I'd start with quizzing your pharmacist, as well as, discussing options with your physician. Now, when it comes to diet/lifestyle changes to lower cholesterol you're right up my alley:)
Good luck finding an appropriate medication for your situation.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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re: re: re: Are statins the only cholesterol drugs that cause muscle aches?
Jerry M
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Jerry M
Monday, November 16, 2009 at 08:26 PM
Thank you very much for your time.
I cannot take any of the statins because they cause muscle and joint pain. Is there any other medication that lowers cholesterol that is not a statin?