One important cause of rhabdomyolysis is statin medications, which are cholesterol-lowering drugs that many people take. Statins include:

• atorvastatin (Lipitor)
• rosuvastatin (Crestor)
• pravastatin (Pravachol)

Although rhabdomyolysis only occurs in a few people who take statins, so many people take these medications that it’s important to be aware of the risk.

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