MedicationsCâu 28 / 100
Which symptom should a patient starting atorvastatin be told to report promptly to the prescriber?
a.Mild sweet taste in the mouth
b.Occasional sneezing
c.Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness
d.Increased appetite
Giải thích
Statins can cause myopathy, and in rare cases rhabdomyolysis, so new unexplained muscle pain or weakness needs prompt evaluation and possible creatine kinase testing. A sweet taste, sneezing, and increased appetite are not characteristic statin adverse effects.
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