how to monitor for myopathy in patients taking statins
March 2006
There's some confusion about how to monitor for myopathy in patients taking statins...and what to do if it occurs.
Muscle aches are common, so it can be hard to determine if they're due to a statin.
Routine lab monitoring is usually NOT helpful.
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