What are the statin adverse effects with confirmed causality?

Johnson Francis

2 years ago

Statin adverse effects with confirmed causality, though rare are:

a) Myalgia/myopathy
b) Temporary elevation of alanine aminotransferase
c) New onset diabetes mellitus

Reference

Banach M et al; International Lipid Expert Panel (ILEP). The Role of Nutraceuticals in Statin Intolerant Patients. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2018 Jul 3;72(1):96-118. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2018.04.040. PMID: 29957236.