Vitamin D Replacement: The Effect on Statin-Related Myalgias

Summary

The purpose of this project is to determine if Vitamin D supplementation \[10,000 international units of cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) by mouth weekly\] will decrease the rate of discontinuation of statin therapy due to muscle ache/pain and decrease the occurrence of muscle ache/pain due to statin therapy.

Timeline

Start

2010-02

Primary completion

2011-06

Completion

2011-06

Drugs

Indications