Adverse Effects (Statins / HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)

Answer: B
Rationale: Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness while taking a statin medication (like atorvastatin) can indicate myopathy, which may progress to rhabdomyolysis. Rhabdomyolysis is a rare, life-threatening condition involving rapid muscle tissue breakdown. This breakdown releases muscle proteins (myoglobin) into the bloodstream, which can clog the renal filtering system and cause acute kidney injury. Headaches (Option 1) are a common, non-urgent side effect. A dry cough (Option 3) is a classic adverse effect associated with ACE inhibitors (e.g., ramipril), not statins. Statins do not typically cause insomnia (Option 4); they are best administered at bedtime because cholesterol synthesis peaks during the overnight hours.

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