TY - JOUR T1 - Statin myopathy: A common dilemma not reflected in clinical trials JF - Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine JO - Cleve Clin J Med SP - 393 LP - 403 DO - 10.3949/ccjm.78a.10073 VL - 78 IS - 6 AU - Genaro Fernandez AU - Erica S. Spatz AU - Charles Jablecki AU - Paul S. Phillips Y1 - 2011/06/01 UR - http://www.ccjm.org/content/78/6/393.abstract N2 - Although statins are remarkably effective, they are still underprescribed because of concerns about muscle toxicity. We review the aspects of statin myopathy that are important to the primary care physician and provide a guide for evaluating patients on statins who present with muscle complaints. We outline the differential diagnosis, the risks and benefits of statin therapy in patients with possible toxicity, and the subsequent treatment options. ER -