I know this has been covered before, but I just want to know what types, and how long.
The most common statin side effects include: 1  Headache. 2  Difficulty sleeping. 3  Flushing of the skin.  Muscle aches, tenderness, or weakness 1  (myalgia) Drowsiness. 2  Dizziness. Nausea or vomiting.  Abdominal cramping 1  or pain. Bloating 2  or gas. 3  Diarrhea. Constipation.  Rash.
Uncommon side effects of statins (which may affect up to 1 in 100 people) include: 1  being sick. 2  loss of appetite or weight gain. 3  difficulty sleeping (insomnia) or having nightmares. 4  dizziness â if you experience this, do not drive or use tools and machinery.