Burning Mouth Syndrome From Statin Use: A Case Study
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Blackburn Kaitlyn M, Esper Jeffrey
Primary Institution: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Hamot
Hypothesis
Can statin use cause burning mouth syndrome?
Conclusion
The patient's burning mouth syndrome symptoms resolved after discontinuing atorvastatin, indicating a rare side effect of the medication.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient developed burning sensations in his tongue after taking atorvastatin for seven days.
- Symptoms resolved within three weeks after discontinuing atorvastatin.
- No other medications were taken that could have caused the symptoms.
Takeaway
A man started taking a cholesterol medicine called atorvastatin and then felt a burning sensation in his tongue. When he stopped taking the medicine, the burning went away.
Methodology
A case study of a 35-year-old male with burning mouth syndrome after starting atorvastatin.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
35-year-old male with type IV hyperlipoproteinemia.
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