Tag: thyroid and cholesterol

Hypothyroidism and Statins: How Thyroid Status Increases Myopathy Risk

Hypothyroidism and Statins: How Thyroid Status Increases Myopathy Risk

Hypothyroidism increases the risk of statin-induced muscle damage by impairing drug metabolism and reducing muscle energy production. Proper thyroid management can reduce myopathy risk by 78% and allow safe, long-term statin use.