Does Coenzyme Q 10 Supplementation Reduce Muscle Pain Caused by Statins? (Cholesterol Lowering Medications)

Effect of Coenzyme Q 10 Supplementation on Myalgia Induced by HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Coenzyme Q 10 supplementation will decrease the rate of Muscle Pain in patients with previous statin related Muscle Pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients treated for hyperlipidemia with a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (i.e. pravastatin, simvastatin rosuvastatin or atorvastatin) and reporting myopathic symptoms

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients with other identifiable cause of myopathy. Patients with clinical evidence of hepatic, renal, or endocrine disease; coagulopathy; or other serious medical conditions will be excluded.