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- Title
Rhabdomyolysis Occurring under Statins after Intense Physical Activity in a Marathon Runner.
- Authors
Toussirot, Éric; Michel, Fabrice; Meneveau, Nicolas
- Abstract
Statins are widely used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and their side effects on muscles are well established. Conversely, data are sparse regarding the safety of this class of drugs in subjects who engage in sports, particularly those who have intense sports activity. We report the case of a marathon runner who presented with acute rhabdomyolysis during competition while being under rosuvastatin treatment. This case raises the question of the need for temporary discontinuation of statin therapy when intense physical activity is planned.
- Subjects
RHABDOMYOLYSIS; STATINS (Cardiovascular agents); PHYSICAL activity; DRUGS; ROSUVASTATIN
- Publication
Case Reports in Rheumatology, 2015, Vol 2015, p1
- ISSN
2090-6889
- Publication type
Case Study
- DOI
10.1155/2015/721078