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some medications (eg, fibrates, erythromycin, fluconazole), statin type and dose, low vitamin D, hypothyroidism, acute infection Assess pre-existing symptoms, reinforce that benefits of statins outweigh the risks Consider lower doses in patients at risk Acknowledge patient's symptoms and, if considered significant, stop the statin
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