Statin Use and Self-Reported Hindering Muscle Complaints in Older Persons: A Population Based Study.
Statins are widely used by older persons in primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. Although serious adverse events are rare, many statin users report mild muscle pain and/or muscle weakness. It's unclear what impact statins exert on a patient's daily life. Research on...
Main Authors: | Milly A van der Ploeg, Rosalinde K E Poortvliet, Sophie C E van Blijswijk, Wendy P J den Elzen, Petra G van Peet, Wouter de Ruijter, Jeanet W Blom, Jacobijn Gussekloo |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2016-01-01
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Series: | PLoS ONE |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5135075?pdf=render |
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