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.
Some people are more likely to develop side effects from statins, including muscle pain. Certain factors may increase this risk. These include having: a smaller body ; reduced kidney or liver function; type 1 or type 2 diabetes; past heart attack or stroke; age greater than 65 years