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: nosebleeds. sore throat. a runny or blocked nose (non-allergic rhinitis) headache. feeling sick. problems with the digestive system, such as constipation, diarrhoea, indigestion or flatulence.