The most common statin side effects include: 1  Headache. 2  Difficulty sleeping. 3  Flushing of the skin.  Muscle aches, tenderness, or weakness 1  (myalgia) Drowsiness. 2  Dizziness. Nausea or vomiting.  Abdominal cramping 1  or pain. Bloating 2  or gas. 3  Diarrhea. Constipation.  Rash.
Symptoms may include: 1  Fever or feeling feverish/chills. 2  Cough. 3  Sore throat. 4  Runny or stuffy nose. 5  Muscle or body aches. 6  Headache. 7  Tiredness. 8  Some people may have vomiting or diarrhea; this is more common in children. How long is a person with the flu contagious? You can pass the flu to others from 1 day before you have symptoms up to 5-7 days after you get sick. Some people might be able to infect others even longer. Is there treatment? The flu can be treated with antiviral drugs if started soon after you get sick.
Q: When is someone who has the flu contagious? Some people who are infected with the influenza virus can actually transmit the illness before they begin to feel any symptoms. Most of the time, you will become contagious about 24 to 72 hours after contracting the influenza virus and remain that way for up to five days after the onset of symptoms. But children or people with compromised immune systems can be contagious to those around them for up to two weeks.