For example, Zocor (simvastatin) may be more likely to cause muscle pain than other statins. Lescol (fluvastatin) may be less likely to cause muscle pain. If you have liver disease, or are ...

People on cholesterol-lowering statins can be reassured that it is uncommon for the tablets to cause muscle pain, say the authors of a large study. The pills can protect against heart attacks and ...

However, up to a fifth of people stop taking them due to side-effects such as muscle aches, fatigue, feeling sick and joint pain. Reality Check: Who should take statins? More over-75s 'should take ...