#7 – Tendon Pain That Stops You Cold Ruptured Achilles tendons have been reported in statin users doing nothing more strenuous than stepping off a curb. The risk may be small, but the consequence is life-changing.
#6 – Liver Enzymes Silently Rising Your doctor checks every year, right? Many don’t. Elevated liver enzymes show up in 1–3 % of users—sometimes without symptoms until it’s serious.