symptomless until blood tests reveal ALT/AST levels more than three times above normal. Higher doses carry a greater risk.Muscle Pain (Myopathy)Affects 10–20% of people in real-world conditions. Legs feel heavy, climbing stairs becomes a struggle, and exercise routines are cut short.Rhabdomyolysis—A Medical EmergencyMuscle tissue literally breaks down, releasing proteins into the bloodstream that can cause kidney failure. Although rare (about 1 in 10,000), atorvastatin has one of the highest reported rates among statins. Cola-colored dark urine combined with severe muscle pain requires an immediate ER
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