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Statins Increase Peripheral Neuropathy Risk

Human Nerve Cells and Peripheral Neuropathy Human Nerve Cells and Peripheral Neuropathy

Statins are among the biggest selling drugs in the United States. Millions of Americans pop these cholesterol-lowering pills every day to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. Unfortunately, statins have been associated with a wide range of side effects, including headaches, confusion, liver damage, memory loss, and elevated risk of type 2...

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Treatment with statins and peripheral neuropathy: results of 36-months a prospective clinical and neurophysiological follow-up.

​Long-term use of statins may facilitate the onset of peripheral neuropathy.

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Statin-associated peripheral neuropathy: review of the literature.

​People on statins may have a higher propensity of developing peripheral neuropathy.

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