Diagnosis and Symptomatology: In patients with hypercholestrolemia, can attacks of
tendinitis occur following treatment with a lipid-lowering
drug happen?

Question

In patients with hypercholestrolemia, can attacks of
tendinitis occur following treatment with a lipid-lowering
drug happen?

Alexandra Jessie Wilson · Accepted Answer

Yes. They can also be pre-existing, if the patient is also obese.

In patients with hypercholestrolemia, can attacks of tendinitis occur following treatment with a lipid-lowering drug happen?