Can statins cause nerve damage?

St. Paul, Minn. – Statin drugs can increase the risk of developing peripheral neuropathy, according to a study published in the May 14 issue of Neurology, the scientific journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

How do you know if you have muscle damage from statins?

One of the most common complaints of people taking statins is muscle pain. You may feel this pain as a soreness, tiredness or weakness in your muscles. The pain can be a mild discomfort, or it can be severe enough to make your daily activities difficult.

Is there a link between statins and nerve damage?

There is far less agreement about statins and nerve damage (aka peripheral neuropathy or polyneuropathy). A study published in JAMA Network Open (May 31, 2019) suggests that lowering cholesterol levels (with or without statins) in patients with type 2 diabetes is associated with nerve damage. Statins As Lightning Rods: Statin Enthusiasts:

Are there any statins that cause muscle pain?

By now, almost everyone agrees that statins like atorvastatin, lovastatin, rosuvastatin and simvastatin can cause muscle pain (myalgia). Most clinicians also acknowledge that statins are also linked to type 2 diabetes. There is far less agreement about statins and nerve damage (aka peripheral neuropathy or polyneuropathy).

What happens to your tendons when you take statin?

If tendons do not heal or are compromised, muscles weaken, muscles atrophy, you lose strength and function. Over the past few years, there has been a concern in the medical research community that statin usage, as prescribed for high cholesterol, may cause tendon damage.

Are there any side effects of taking statins?

Unfortunately, statins are much more frequently associated with “mild muscle complaints” including myalgia, cramps and weakness. Myalgia can occur with or without creatine kinase (CK) elevations, a serum marker of muscle damage.