Zocor Shoulder Pain
Zocor and Shoulder Pain
Can treatment with the anti-cholesterol drug trigger shoulder pain. Zocor or simvastatin as it is sometimes known is one of the most commonly used cholesterol medications in the world.
In general terms zocor is a fairly straightforward drug for most of those who take it but it can trigger joint and muscle pains in some people. The pain caused by zocor is usually quite diffuse in nature but I've had several email questions recently from people with zocor related shoulder pain.
It may be that these people are making heavy use of their shoulder muscles and thus triggering discomfort which is aggravated by zocor. I'm really not sure of the true trigger for the situation.
You should be aware of this however:
Zocor triggers benign low grade joint and muscle pains in maybe around ten percent of those who take it. This includes zocor shoulder pain. These pains are usually transient and easy to cope with.
More rarely, zocor can cause a severe widespread muscle reaction that can lead quite quickly to serious ill health. Your doctor could pick up on this with a simple blood test. If you are concerned then please see your doctor at an early opportunity.
Can treatment with the anti-cholesterol drug trigger shoulder pain. Zocor or simvastatin as it is sometimes known is one of the most commonly used cholesterol medications in the world.
In general terms zocor is a fairly straightforward drug for most of those who take it but it can trigger joint and muscle pains in some people. The pain caused by zocor is usually quite diffuse in nature but I've had several email questions recently from people with zocor related shoulder pain.
It may be that these people are making heavy use of their shoulder muscles and thus triggering discomfort which is aggravated by zocor. I'm really not sure of the true trigger for the situation.
You should be aware of this however:
Zocor triggers benign low grade joint and muscle pains in maybe around ten percent of those who take it. This includes zocor shoulder pain. These pains are usually transient and easy to cope with.
More rarely, zocor can cause a severe widespread muscle reaction that can lead quite quickly to serious ill health. Your doctor could pick up on this with a simple blood test. If you are concerned then please see your doctor at an early opportunity.
Labels: muscle injury, shoulder pain, zocor
