Do Metformin, Tamsulosin And Pravastatin Cause Muscle Weakness?

Posted on Fri, 28 Jul 2017

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Fri, 28 Jul 2017 Answered on

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Question : I was wondering what medications cause me to have muscel weakness

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Pravastatin

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, I have gone through your question and I can understand your concerns

But please note that Pravastatin can cause muscle weakness in less that 1% of patients using it.

I hope I answered your question. Feel free to ask further.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee