Does Atorvastatin Affect Polymyalgia Rheumatica? A Clinical Review
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Over 30% of people who try statins like atorvastatin experience some form of muscle pain [1.4.2]. For older adults, this raises a critical question: **Does atorvastatin affect polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR)?** The answer is complex, involving overlapping symptoms and the risk of misdiagnosis.