McMaster researchers uncover why statins cause painful muscle side effects

McMaster researchers uncover why statins cause painful muscle side effects

Millions of people rely on statins - a medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

McMaster Researchers Uncover Possible Cause of Muscle Pain From Widely Used Cholesterol Medication

Millions of people rely on statins – a medication used to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. But for some, the drugs come with an unwelcome trade-off: muscle pain, weakness and exercise intolerance that can make it difficult to continue treatment.