Statin-induced myalgia recovery time has individual differences, some patients can be relieved within a week, and myalgia is almost gone after two weeks. If the duration of myalgia is longer than two months, and the pain is not relieved, you should consult a doctor for follow-up treatment.
Statins are commonly used in the clinic to regulate blood lipids, can effectively reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. However, they have certain muscle side effects, including muscle spasm, soreness, and even cause rhabdomyolysis. Muscle pain should be detected in time after the occurrence of muscle enzyme spectrum level, if the level of muscle enzyme spectrum is significantly elevated, consider stopping the drug to change the drug, to avoid irreversible muscle damage.
After muscle pain, drink more water to help metabolize the residual drug. At the same time, pay attention to light diet, avoid spicy or greasy food, avoid excessive exercise to aggravate the phenomenon of muscle pain, and in serious cases, should consult a doctor in time.