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Statin myopathy counselling — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsStatin myopathy counsellingGPhC CRA

A patient starting atorvastatin asks which symptoms should be reported. They have had no previous statin treatment and take no interacting medicines. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: C — Report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness

Statins can rarely cause myopathy and rhabdomyolysis. Patients should be counselled to report unexplained muscle symptoms, particularly if associated with malaise or dark urine. In this scenario, the correct option is report unexplained muscle pain, tenderness or weakness. The other options are plausible but do not address the key clinical, legal or safety issue as directly. This aligns with UK pharmacy practice guidance cited in the reference field.

Reference: BNF