Atorvastatin Side Effects: 15 Hidden Dangers Your Doctor Might Not Tell You About

ignored. In rare cases, this can progress to myopathy or even rhabdomyolysis—a severe muscle breakdown that may impact kidney function.

Key signs to report right away:

Persistent muscle pain that doesn’t improve with rest

Weakness or fatigue in muscles

Dark urine alongside muscle symptoms

The risk is higher with higher doses, certain other medications, or in older