Your 66-year-old male patient has recently started treatment for metabolic syndrome and is currently taking the following medications: an ACE inhibitor and beta blocker for treatment of hypertension.He is also taking a statin medication,simvastatin for hyperlipidemia,and a biguanide,metformin,for type 2 diabetes.The patient complains of myalgias of the legs bilaterally and blood work shows elevated serum creatine kinase.Which of the medications can cause such a side effect?

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Statin medication, such as simvastatin, is known to cause myalgias and elevated serum creatine kinase levels as a side effect. The other medications listed, including ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, and metformin, are not typically associated with these symptoms.

Your 66-Year-Old Male Patient Has Recently Started Treatment for Metabolic