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What Causes Terrible Muscle Pain In Both Legs While On Pravastatin?
Question: I have recently been prescribed Pravastatin 80 mg. 1 daily. I have noticed terrible muscle pain in both legs. Difficulty walking. Can this medication cause this?
Brief Answer:
Statin induced Myopathy
Detailed Answer:
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Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Pravastatin belongs to a group of drug known as Statins and statins are responsible for such muscle pains particularly in high dosages.
There is an entity known as Statin induced myopathy, that leads to muscle pain as well as difficulty in walking. So, you need to see back your doctor who would examine you and order a test known Total CPK, which would confirm the diagnosis, and Statins would need discontinuation followed by starting again at low doses.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
Statin induced Myopathy
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcaremagic.
Hi, I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Pravastatin belongs to a group of drug known as Statins and statins are responsible for such muscle pains particularly in high dosages.
There is an entity known as Statin induced myopathy, that leads to muscle pain as well as difficulty in walking. So, you need to see back your doctor who would examine you and order a test known Total CPK, which would confirm the diagnosis, and Statins would need discontinuation followed by starting again at low doses.
This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you still have any other query, you may please ask me.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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