Statin Myopathy
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Statin myopathy: A common dilemma not reflected in clinical trials
ccjm.org — “Statin myopathy: A common dilemma not reflected in clinical trials” View full resource at ccjm.org
Most Recently Shared on June 2, 2011 at 1:06 am By:
James Underberg Internist, Physician, and Doctor
Statin myopathy: A common dilemma not reflected in clinical trials: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Med http://bit.ly/jcVpBC #fb
ScienceDirect - Atherosclerosis : The relationship of vitamin D deficiency to statin myopathy
sciencedirect.com — “ScienceDirect - Atherosclerosis : The relationship of vitamin D deficiency to statin myopathy” View full resource at sciencedirect.com
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The Link Between Some Cholesterol Lowering Medications & Vitamin D http://j.mp/fwt2oy - #health #medicine #news
Narrative Review: Statin-Related Myopathy " Ann Intern Med
annals.org — “Narrative Review: Statin-Related Myopathy " Ann Intern Med” View full resource at annals.org
Most Recently Shared on June 16, 2009 at 3:39 am By:
M Auron MD Doctor, Pediatrician, Internist, and Physician
Coenzyme Q as an alternative for statin-induced myopathy? - I kind of disagree; evidence is shallow. http://bit.ly/hz36A
Lipids in Health and Disease | Abstract | Statin therapy, myopathy and exercise--A case report
lipidworld.com — “In a bid to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with coronary artery disease, statin therapy has become a cornerstone treatment for patients with dyslipideamia. Statins, or HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are effective in blocking hepatic synthesis of cholesterol and are generally regarded as safe. Although rare, severe adverse side effects such as rhabdomyolysis have been reported, however, the more common complaint from patients is that related to myopathy. There is also mounting evide” View full resource at lipidworld.com
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Short report: #Statin therapy, myopathy and exercise http://t.co/Sr4iEJ3m from Lipids in #Health & Disease #coronaryarterydisease
Statins and muscle damage
theheart.org — “The microscopic muscle damage also occurs in the absence of elevated creatine phosphokinase levels, report investigators.” View full resource at theheart.org
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heartwire: Statin-induced myopathy reflects structural muscle damage, new study shows http://bit.ly/v3Iz1
Statin drugs have been linked to myopathy, including rhabdomyolysis. | GreenMedInfo | Article | Natural Medicine | Alternative Medicine | Integrative Medicine
greenmedinfo.com — “This toxicological article on GreenMedInfo.com concerns - Outcomes in 45 patients with statin-associated myopathy.” View full resource at greenmedinfo.com
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Association between statin-associated myopathy and skeletal muscle damage -- Mohaupt et al. 181 (12): E11 -- Canadian Medical Association Journal
cmaj.ca — “Association between statin-associated myopathy and skeletal muscle damage -- Mohaupt et al. 181 (12): E11 -- Canadian Medical Association Journal” View full resource at cmaj.ca
Most Recently Shared on July 7, 2009 at 8:34 pm By:
M Auron MD Doctor, Pediatrician, Internist, and Physician
Myalgias in patients taking statins can mean structural muscle damage even with normal enzymes! - http://bit.ly/2I4cE2
FDA warns of increased myopathy risk with high dose Zocor - ONA
oncologynurseadvisor.com — “The FDA has notified healthcare professionals that there may be an increased risk of myopathy associated with the highest approved dose of Zocor (simvastatin, from Merck) 80mg, compared to lower simvastatin doses and possibly other drugs in the --statin-- class.” View full resource at oncologynurseadvisor.com
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2010 at 6:56 pm By:
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FDA warns of increased myopathy risk with high dose Zocor http://goo.gl/fb/OK5n
FDA warns of increased myopathy risk with high dose Zocor - MPR
empr.com — “The FDA has notified healthcare professionals that there may be an increased risk of myopathy associated with the highest approved dose of Zocor (simvastatin, from Merck) 80mg, compared to lower simvastatin doses and possibly other drugs in the statin class.” View full resource at empr.com
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MPR News: FDA warns of increased myopathy risk with high dose Zocor: The FDA has notified healthcare professionals... http://bit.ly/djbxm8
Gene Behind Serious Statin Risk
webmd.com — “A variant gene causes more than 60% of cases of a serious side effect of cholesterol-lowering statin drugs -- muscle pain and weakness.” View full resource at webmd.com
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WebMD Health News Gene Behind Serious Statin Risk: A variant gene causes more than 60.. http://tinyurl.com/6aeqdh
Quercetin is able to ameliorate statin-drug induced skeletal muscle myopathy in an animal model. | GreenMedInfo | Article | Natural Medicine | Alternative Medicine | Integrative Medicine
greenmedinfo.com — “This article on GreenMedInfo.com concerns - Opposite effects of statins on mitochondria of cardiac and skeletal muscles: a 'mitohormesis' mechanism involving reactive oxygen species and PGC-1.” View full resource at greenmedinfo.com
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Weighing the Benefits of High-Dose Simvastatin against the Risk of Myopathy | Health Policy and Reform
healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org — “Amy Egan, M.D., M.P.H., and Eric Colman, M.D. Statins are the most widely prescribed class of drugs for treating dyslipidemia — in particular, elevated” View full resource at healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org
Most Recently Shared on June 17, 2011 at 11:35 pm By:
Greg Dodell Doctor and Physician
Some concern about muscle breakdown with high dose statins (cholesterol lowering med). http://t.co/DwNPhnc
Weighing the Benefits of High-Dose Simvastatin against the Risk of Myopathy | Health Policy and Reform
healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org — “Amy Egan, M.D., M.P.H., and Eric Colman, M.D. Statins are the most widely prescribed class of drugs for treating dyslipidemia — in particular, elevated” View full resource at healthpolicyandreform.nejm.org
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Weighing Benefits of High-Dose Simvastatin against the Risk of Myopathy: http://bit.ly/lHvmmC FDA will closely monitor prescription-use data
Statin Drugs | GreenMedInfo | Toxic Ingredient | Natural Medicine | Alternative Medicine
greenmedinfo.com — “GreenMedInfo contains 51 articles on Statin Drugs indicating they may contribute to Statin-Induced Pathologies, Myopathies, and Cardiovascular Diseases” View full resource at greenmedinfo.com
Most Recently Shared on February 3, 2011 at 11:16 pm By:
Sayer Ji CAM and Health Advocate
I met a woman today who was unable to communicate verbally due to statin-induced Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (an... http://fb.me/H6JfKAnK
Statin Drugs | GreenMedInfo | Toxic Ingredient | Natural Medicine | Alternative Medicine
greenmedinfo.com — “GreenMedInfo contains 51 articles on Statin Drugs indicating they may contribute to Statin-Induced Pathologies, Myopathies, and Cardiovascular Diseases” View full resource at greenmedinfo.com
Most Recently Shared on January 26, 2011 at 5:28 pm By:
Sayer Ji CAM and Health Advocate
If a chemical is toxic enough at 10 mg (1/100th of a gram) to cause rhabdomyolysis, the rapid and irreversible... http://fb.me/IQNrTn5e
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