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2008 Tendon Problems a Possible Adverse Effect of Statin Therapy Medscape CME
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Location: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/571031
Description: March 5, 2008 — A new review published this week suggests that tendon impairments might be another side effect associated with the use of statins [1]. Published online February 29, 2008 in Arthritis & Rheumatism: Arthritis Care & Research, the review suggests that clinicians be aware of the possibility of tendon complications, including tendonitis and even tendon rupture, especially in patients who might be at higher risk of developing these side effects.
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