Can Atorvastatin cause throat problems?

Common side effects may include: joint pain; stuffy nose, sore throat; diarrhea; or.

What is the most common side effect of statins?

Muscle pain and damage

One of the most common complaints of people taking statins is muscle pain. You may feel this pain as a soreness, tiredness or weakness in your muscles. The pain can be a mild discomfort, or it can be severe enough to make your daily activities difficult.