The interaction between statins and exercise: mechanisms and strategies to counter the musculoskeletal side effects of this combination therapy
RE Deichmann, CJ Lavie, T Asher… - Ochsner …, 2015 - ochsnerjournal.org
Background Broad indications for the use of statin medications are resulting in more patients
using these therapies. Simultaneously, healthcare professionals are strongly advocating
recommendations to increase exercise training (ET) as a means of decreasing
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and improving other parameters of fitness. Methods We
review the literature to explore mechanisms that may increase the risk of statin/ET
interactions, examine the benefits and risks of combining ET and statin use, and offer …
using these therapies. Simultaneously, healthcare professionals are strongly advocating
recommendations to increase exercise training (ET) as a means of decreasing
cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk and improving other parameters of fitness. Methods We
review the literature to explore mechanisms that may increase the risk of statin/ET
interactions, examine the benefits and risks of combining ET and statin use, and offer …