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.
Side effects of statins include: 1  muscle pain as the most common side effect. 2  an increase in production of enzymes in the liver as an occasional side effect. 3  muscle and liver damage as a rare side effect.  digestive problems, including gas, diarrhea or nausea, as a rare side effect.