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.
WELL-KNOWN SIDE EFFECTS: LIVER AND MUSCLE. The side effects that your doctor will be most familiar with are: 1  Liver: Changes in liver function occur in a small fraction of people; your doctor will probably monitor blood tests to check that your liver continues to function well.2  Muscle: Muscle symptoms are common with statin drugs. Please contact us and let us know about your side effects; the more we know, the more we can help others. 2  Some doctors are not familiar with the evidence that statin drugs or cholesterol drugs can cause problems with memory, pain, irritability, or sleep. 3  You may need to educate them, and we are happy to help.