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Letters |17 June 2003

Statin-Associated Myopathy with Normal Creatine Kinase Levels

Josh Torgovnick, MD; Edward Arsura, MD

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  • St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center; New York, NY 10011 (Torgovnick)
    Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Salem, VA 24153 (Arsura)
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We read with interest the article by Phillips and colleagues (1) and the accompanying editorial (2). One of us (Dr. Torgovnick) developed low-grade myopathy while receiving statin therapy. Atorvastatin, 5 mg (0.5 tablet), was started in September 1999. Nonspecific aches and pains were noticed, but no clear weakness was evident and Dr. Torgovnick continued regular exercise. On several occasions, a burning sensation beyond what was anticipated developed in the muscles after exercise. Low-grade myopathy was considered in June 2000, and creatine kinase level was checked. The result, 3.14 kat/L, was normal (reference range, 0 to 3.34 kat/L), and atorvastatin therapy was continued.
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Torgovnick J, Arsura E. Statin-Associated Myopathy with Normal Creatine Kinase Levels. Ann Intern Med. 2003;138:1007. doi: 10.7326/0003-4819-138-12-200306170-00021

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Published: Ann Intern Med. 2003;138(12):1007.

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-138-12-200306170-00021

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