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.