Simvastatin-induced mononeuropathy multiplex: case report Mononeuropatia múltipla induzida por sinvastatina: relato de caso

The association between the use of statins and neuromuscular disease is currently being intensely discussed. We relate a 63 years old man with possible case of statin-induced neuropathy in a patient with dislipidemia in use of simvastatina at high doses. The electrophysiologic studies disclosed find...

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Main Authors: Rosana H. Scola, Ana P. Trentin, Francisco M.B. Germiniani, Élcio J. Piovesan, Lineu C. Werneck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Neurologia (ABNEURO) 2004-06-01
Series:Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0004-282X2004000300031