Symptomatic Myopathy due to Red Yeast Rice
Authors: Paul S. Mueller
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2006)

Letters19 September 2006Symptomatic Myopathy due to Red Yeast RicePaul S. Mueller, MDPaul S. Mueller, MDFrom the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-145-6-200609190-00021 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail Background: Red yeast rice is a dietary supplement that contains 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A (HMG-CoA) reductase inhibitors and is used for self-treatment of hyperlipidemia.Objective: To report a case of symptomatic myopathy associated with use of red yeast rice.Case Report: In January 2005, a 61-year-old woman presented for a general health assessment. She reported a history of hyperlipidemia but had no symptoms at rest or with activities. Her medications included an estradiol transdermal patch (0.05 mg/wk), aspirin (81 mg/d), and a multivitamin (once daily). 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