Dr. Steven Nissen is the lead researcher of the Cleveland Clinic study.
"We've confirmed that this is a problem and it's real and we've given them an alternative," he said.
Dr. Nissen said problems including muscle pain and weakness effect up to 10 percent of people on statins or three to four million Americans.
The study looked at more than 500 patients who reported side effects and are considered "statin intolerant."
The patients in the study were given a statin or a sugar pill. About 42 percent who took a statin experienced muscle pain or weakness.
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