Several<unk>  factors predispose to statin induced myopathy. Some of the intrinsic<unk>  factors are advanced age, genetic predisposition, diabetes, hypertension, hypothyroidism and renal diseases. Other extrinsic factors play a role in statin induced myopathy, including alcohol consumption, vitamin D deficiency, excessive exercise, trauma or concomitant use of other drugs like fibrates mainly gemfibrosil, protease inhibitors and macrolide antibiotics.
Statin induced myopathy risk factors
Statin induced myopathy pathophysiology
Statin induced myopathy medical therapy
Statin induced myopathy differential diagnosis
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Statin induced myopathy epidemiology and demographics
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