HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Am I Suffering From Terrible Muscle Aches And Pain In Shoulder?

I have not taken my Cholesterol tablets for 5 nights (Lescol) 40mg generic brand for Vastin.
I have been suffering terrible muscle aches and pains in shoulders and have also experienced nausea with this.
I feel so much better since I have stopped taking them. Is this safe to stop them.
I usually have a cholesterol anything between 6 and 7, but my last blood test it was 6. I have also joined a Gym and have lost 3kg in the last 6 weeks.
Fri, 7 Feb 2014
Report Abuse
Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi
Cholesterol lowering drugs have side effect on muscles. Statins damage the muscles.
Before stopping them you should consult your physician to get the dose adjust after seeing your cholesterol profile.
Get well soon.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Steroid


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Am I Suffering From Terrible Muscle Aches And Pain In Shoulder?

Hi Cholesterol lowering drugs have side effect on muscles. Statins damage the muscles. Before stopping them you should consult your physician to get the dose adjust after seeing your cholesterol profile. Get well soon. Thank you.