On call: Coenzyme Q10 and statins
Although the current crop of statins is really quite safe, they can have side effects. Muscle aches are among the most common complaints, though serious muscle injury is rare. In most cases, these myalgias are mild, and they resolve quickly when the statin dose is reduced or therapy is stopped.
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