Impact of vitamin D status on statin-induced myopathy

Introduction: There is a multitude of evidence supporting the benefit of statin use in cardiovascular disease; however, statin-induced myopathy is a major reason for statin discontinuation and non-adherence. Vitamin D deficiency has been independently associated with muscle weakness and severe myopa...

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Main Authors: Krista D. Riche, Pharm.D., Justin Arnall, Pharm.D., Kristin Rieser, Pharm.D., Honey E. East, M.D., Daniel M. Riche, Pharm.D., FCCP, BCPS, CDE, ASH-CHC, CLS
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical & Translational Endocrinology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214623716300503