J Korean Neurol Assoc.
1995 Dec;13(4):996-1000.
A Case of Bezafibrate-induced Myopathy
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Korea.
- 2Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Korea.
Abstract
- One case of bezafibrate-induced myopathy was experienced and presente with a brief review of literatures. A 80-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus developed generalized myalgia and chest tightness 2 days before admission. The patient was treated with bezafibrate (800mg/day) for the previous 3 months. Serum creatine kinase, LDH and AST were markedly increased. Muscle biopsy revealed type 2 fiber atrophy. Withdrawal of the drug under the impression of bezafibrate-induced myopathy was followed by rapid clinical improvement.
