RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Coenzyme Q10: A therapy for hypertension and statin-induced myalgia?
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 435
OP 442
DO 10.3949/ccjm.77a.09078
VO 77
IS 7
A1 Marcia Wyman
A1 Mandy Leonard
A1 Thomas Morledge
YR 2010
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/77/7/435.abstract
AB Some small clinical trials seem to show that coenzyme Q10 supplements can be used to lower blood pressure and to treat or prevent myalgia caused by hydroxymethylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins). However, larger trials are needed to determine if they are truly effective for these purposes. The authors examine the evidence and also discuss issues such as bioavailability, elimination, safety, and cost.