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Cholesterol lowering drugs known as statins have a rare side effect on the nervous system known as peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms include numbness, tingling or burning sensations on the extremities. 
 
Muscle and joint pain is also known to occur. For patients with these side effects, other drugs are available including niacin, WelChol, Tricor and Zetia.

Numbness may occur with statins

Los Angeles Times - 4/30/2006 11:43 PM

Statin-type drugs such as Crestor, Lipitor, Pravachol and Zocor are effective for lowering cholesterol, but some people do experience nerve damage. Peripheral neuropathy is considered a rare side effect of statins (American Journal of Cardiology, Supplement 1, April 17). Symptoms may include numbness as well as sensations of prickling, tingling or burning in the extremities.
 
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Comment On: Statin Side Effects
Posted by Trisha McDaniel on 9/7/2006 | Filed Under: Statin, Lipid & Cholestreol Drugs

I was put on Lipitor a couple of weeks ago and just all of a sudden I have developed numbness in all of my toes. Every morning I can barely walk. It is also keeping me up all night as my feet feel so funny. What is worse, having your toes and feet be numb or having high cholestrol? I am very upset over these side effects.


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