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.
A: Flu is spread by airborne particles and is contagious for about 3 to 5 days after symptoms appear. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, extreme fatigue and, sometimes, a runny nose and sore throat. MORE Colds are spread through contact with mucus or saliva.The virus is contagious a day before you start to show signs of a cold, such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes or body discomfort. You're contagious as long as symptoms last--about 1 to 2 weeks.Reprinted with permission from Mayo Health Oasis, a project of the Mayo Clinic.: Flu is spread by airborne particles and is contagious for about 3 to 5 days after symptoms appear. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, muscle pain, extreme fatigue and, sometimes, a runny nose and sore throat. MORE.