Tag: Autoimmune myopathy

With over 200 million people using statins worldwide, questions about their side effects are common [1.6.2, 1.6.5]. While generally safe, studies indicate that atorvastatin may rarely trigger autoimmune conditions, raising the question: can atorvastatin cause autoimmune disease? [1.2.1]

An estimated 92 million U.S. adults used statins in 2018-2019, making them one of the most prescribed drug classes worldwide [1.3.2]. While generally safe, the debate continues over their rarest and most perplexing adverse effects, leading many to ask: **what is the most mysterious side effect of statins?**