Statin-Associated Underactive Bladder.

ABSTRACT

CASE Statins are widely used to treat hypercholesterolemia but can lead to side-effects. We present a case of statin-associated permanent urinary retention in a 69-year-old woman. OUTCOME: Oral Cerivastatin was prescribed 2 months prior to the onset of retention. With the discontinuation of Cerivastatin, the patient reported modest improvement in symptoms. CONCLUSION: The findings of this case support the potential risk of permanent bladder smooth muscle damage due to statin that may lead to underactive bladder and urinary retention.