Tag: statin side effects
Baseline CK Testing for Statins: When It’s Useful and When It’s Not
Baseline CK testing before statin therapy isn't needed for everyone-but for high-risk patients, it prevents unnecessary drug stops and catches hidden muscle issues. Here’s when it actually helps.
Vitamin D and Statin Tolerance: What Really Matters
Vitamin D deficiency was once thought to cause statin muscle pain-but a major 2022 trial found no link. Here’s what actually works if you’re having trouble tolerating statins.