Im on zocor ; and have type 2 diabetes. So Im out jogging; take a tiny jump and severely injure a calf muscle. It really seemed to injure too easily. Is this caused by the zocor? The diabetes? Im talking calf injury; not cramps; although I have had cramps in the past.
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2/24/10 2:42pm
Hi Jazzmann,
Zocor (statin medications) do increase your risk for muscle injury. When statin medications are combined with certain other medications risk for muscle injury significantly increases. I recommend discussing with your physician to determine the cause and if it was due t a combination of medications or likely just the Zocor alone.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
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I figured as much. Thanks. What other medications increase this zocor effect in combination? Im going to try some Coenzyme Q 10....