Statin-associated muscle symptoms and vitamin D

Abstract

Background and Aims: Statin associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) are the most common adverse reports among patients treated with statins, but not necessarily caused by the statin. Other several drugs, genetic, infectious, immune disorders can present with muscle signs and symptoms. It should also be noted that low vitamin D levels have been reported in individuals with statin myalgia and vitamin D supplementation may alleviate symptoms.