Possible mechanisms of interaction between statins and vitamin D
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Possible mechanisms of interaction between statins and vitamin D.
Myalgia, the most common statin-related complaint, may affect 10–15% of patients on statins and affect patient compliance. There have been several reports regarding the relationship between vitamin D deficiencies and statin-induced myalgia. In addition, vitamin D levels have been reported to affect the lipid lowering actions of some statins. The mechanism of these interactions is poorly underst...
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عنوان ژورنال: QJM
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1460-2725,1460-2393
DOI: 10.1093/qjmed/hcs001