Statin-Induced Neuropathic Pain: A Case Report
The most reported form of statin induced pain is myalgia, conversely peripheral neuropathy is a rare side effect. We report a patient who received rosuvastatin for hypercholesterolemia and experienced episodes of pain in both hands during the night. Rosuvastatin was stopped and atorvastatin was repl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Research Center for Rational Use of Drugs (RCRUD)
2020-02-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pharmaceutical Care |
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| Online Access: | https://jpc.tums.ac.ir/index.php/jpc/article/view/294 |
| Summary: | The most reported form of statin induced pain is myalgia, conversely peripheral neuropathy is a rare side effect. We report a patient who received rosuvastatin for hypercholesterolemia and experienced episodes of pain in both hands during the night. Rosuvastatin was stopped and atorvastatin was replaced. Re-introduction with another statin resulted in a more severe form of the similar adverse effect after 4 months. This is a rare adverse effect of a extensively prescribed class of drug. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of peripheral neuropathy symptoms in patients on statin therapy. |
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| ISSN: | 2322-4630 2322-4509 |