Statin | Number of intolerant Patients | Most common dose | Average length of time before intolerance | Side effects experienced | Most common side effect (number) |
Simvastatin | 17 | 40 mg | 7.6 months | Muscle problems, raisedcreatine kinase, headache, fatigue, joint pain, Itching, eczema, neuropathy, sleep disturbance, Depression | Muscle aches (6) |
Atorvastatin | 16 | 40 mg | 8.25 months | Muscle problems, raisedcreatine kinase, joint pain, Itching, neuropathy, decreased appetite, abdominal pains, raised liver function tests | Muscle aches (8) |
Pravastatin | 9 | 10 mg | 14 months | Muscle problems, itching, nightmares, urinary problems | Muscle aches (5) |
Rosuvastatin | 19 | 5 mg | 5.8 months | Muscle problems, fatigue, joint pain, memory loss, gastrointestinal bleed, diarrhoea | Muscle aches (13) |
Fluvastatin | 1 | 10 mg | 6 months | Gastrointestinal problem | Gastrointestinal problem |