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The Statins: Drug Interactions of Significance to the Dental Practitioner

From Volume 33, Issue 1, January 2006 | Pages 14-20

Authors

H Stevenson

BSc, BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed)

University Clinical Teacher in Oral Medicine

Articles by H Stevenson

LP Longman

PhD, BDS, BSc, FDS

Consultant/Honorary Senior Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry, Liverpool University Dental Hospital

Articles by LP Longman

C Randall

B Pharm MR PharmS

Medicines Information Pharmacist, North West Regional Medicines Information Centre

Articles by C Randall

EA Field

DDSci, MDS, BDS, FDS

Senior Lecturer/Honorary Consultant in Oral Medicine, Liverpool University Dental Hospital, UK

Articles by EA Field

Abstract

This report outlines the potential for concomitant use of dentally prescribed medication to increase the risk of statin-induced myopathy. The associated signs and symptoms of statin-induced myopathy are also highlighted, as well as the need for an accurate and updated drug history for all dental patients.

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