Incidence of statin-associated muscle symptoms in patients taking statins with RYR1 or CACNA1S variants.

Background

Statins are commonly used medications. Variants in SLCO1B1, CYP2C9, and ABCG2 are known predictors of muscle effects when taking statins. More exploratory genes include RYR1 and CACNA1S, which can also be associated with disease conditions.

Methods

Patients with pathogenic/likely pathogenic variants in RYR1 or CACNA1S were identified through an elective genomic testing program. Through chart review, patients with a history of statin use were assessed for statin-associated muscle symptoms (SAMS) along with collection of demographics and other known risk factors for SAMS.

Results

Of the 23 patients who had a pathogenic or likely pathogenic RYR1 or CACNA1S variant found, 12 had previous statin use; of these, SAMS were identified in four patients.

Conclusion

These data contribute to previous literature suggesting patients with RYR1 variants may have an increased SAMS risk. Additional research will be helpful in further investigating this relationship and providing recommendations.