A 70-year-old with new proximal muscle weakness and elevated CK 1850 IU/L. On statin therapy. First-line action?...

Question

A 70-year-old with new proximal muscle weakness and elevated CK 1850 IU/L. On statin therapy. First-line action?

Accepted Answer

Stop statin and check CK, renal function, and consider rhabdomyolysis management

Answer

Add ezetimibe and continue statin

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Reduce statin dose only

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Switch to another statin immediately

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No action

prescribing safety assessment MCQ (SBA): Statin-Induced Myopathy