How do I know if Im having a serious and potentially fatal reaction to a statin?
In the case of rhabdomyolysis, patients will feel muscle aches in their calves, back, or their entire body. Weakness, fever, nausea, vomiting, and passing of dark urine may accompany this pain. If caught early, problems from side effects can be quickly and effectively treated. Physicians can also perform tests, including those for liver and kidney function and markers of muscle inflammation, to look for signs of problems possibly related to the drugs. These tests may identify whether patients are having side effects before any overt symptoms are displayed. These tests are generally performed routinely to check on the effects of the statin.
