This article from the National Lipid Association Statin Intolerance Panel provides a
framework for understanding statin intolerance and makes general recommendations for
health professionals. For specific guidance on adverse events related to muscle, liver,
cognition, and glucose metabolism, one should refer to the other reports of the Statin Safety
Task Force for those topics. Although statin adverse effects rarely lead to permanent
sequelae, symptomatic intolerance frequently hinders cardiovascular risk reduction by …