Statins can cause which muscle condition?

Statins can cause which muscle condition?

• A. Myositis
• B. Hypertension
• C. Anemia
• D. Seizures

Answer: (A)

Statins can cause muscle injury, including inflammatory muscle disease. The muscle symptoms range from mild myalgia to more significant inflammation of muscle tissue (myositis) and, in rare cases, more severe damage like rhabdomyolysis. The mechanism involves disruption of muscle cell energy production and possible autoimmune processes in some individuals. Because statins are known to affect muscle tissue, myositis is the best match among the options. Hypertension, anemia, and seizures are not muscle inflammatory conditions linked to statin use. If symptoms occur, CK levels are checked and statin therapy may be adjusted or stopped as needed.

Statins can cause muscle injury, including inflammatory muscle disease. The muscle symptoms range from mild myalgia to more significant inflammation of muscle tissue (myositis) and, in rare cases, more severe damage like rhabdomyolysis. The mechanism involves disruption of muscle cell energy production and possible autoimmune processes in some individuals. Because statins are known to affect muscle tissue, myositis is the best match among the options. Hypertension, anemia, and seizures are not muscle inflammatory conditions linked to statin use. If symptoms occur, CK levels are checked and statin therapy may be adjusted or stopped as needed.