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.
Although side effects can vary between different statins, common side effects (which affect up to 1 in 10 people) include: 1  nosebleeds. 2  sore throat. 3  a runny or blocked nose (non-allergic rhinitis) 4  headache. feeling sick.  problems with the digestive system, such as constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion or 1  flatulence. muscle and joint pain (see  below)