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Statin-Induced Muscle Pain: Understanding Myalgia and Myositis
Statin-induced muscle pain isn't always harmless. Myalgia is common, but myositis and immune-mediated myopathy can cause lasting damage. Learn the signs, when to test, and what to do next.
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Statin-induced muscle pain isn't always harmless. Myalgia is common, but myositis and immune-mediated myopathy can cause lasting damage. Learn the signs, when to test, and what to do next.
Published ON: 8 DecDrug shortages are delaying critical treatments, increasing medical errors, and forcing patients to skip doses. Learn how this crisis impacts care, who’s most at risk, and what you can do.
Published ON: 7 DecLearn how to safely prepare unused medications for take-back events to prevent misuse, protect privacy, and stop pollution. Simple steps for pills, liquids, patches, and more.
Published ON: 1 DecThe FDA monitors generic drug safety after approval using real-world data, adverse event reports, and market analysis to catch manufacturing defects and therapeutic issues. Learn how the system works - and where it still has gaps.
Published ON: 2 DecMost prescriptions are generics-but some medications need to stay brand-name only. Learn when doctors prescribe brand drugs for safety reasons, why generics aren't always interchangeable, and how to protect yourself from unnecessary costs.
Published ON: 1 Dec