Statin-Induced Neuropathic Pain: A Case Report

The most reported form of statin induced pain is myalgia, conversely peripheral neuropathy is a rare side effect. We report a patient who received rosuvastatin for hypercholesterolemia and experienced episodes of pain in both hands during the night. Rosuvastatin was stopped and atorvastatin was replaced. Re-introduction with another statin resulted in a more severe form of the similar adverse effect after 4 months. This is a rare adverse effect of an extensively prescribed class of drug. Physicians should be aware of the possibility of peripheral neuropathy symptoms in patients on statin therapy.