Myalgia is a common complaint and should not be attributed directly to the use of statins. The patient should be evaluated for any thyroid problems, inflammatory processes, alcohol use, excessive exercise, electrolyte disturbances, side effects of other medications or vitamin deficiencies.
Statin induced myopathy differential diagnosis
Cardiac amyloidosis other diagnostic studies
Fibromuscular dysplasia differential diagnosis
Polymyositis and dermatomyositis differential diagnosis
Alcoholic cardiomyopathy differential diagnosis
Statin induced myopathy medical therapy
Cardiac amyloidosis diagnostic study of choice
Statin induced myopathy risk factors