Statin‐Associated Underactive Bladder. Issue 2 (15th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: YOKOYAMA, Teruhiko; CHANCELLOR, Michael B.
• Is Part Of: LUTS. Volume 6:Issue 2(2014)
• Page Start: 124
• Page End: 125
• Publication Date: 2013-07-15
• Subjects: Urology -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases -- Periodicals; Urinary Tract Physiological Phenomena -- Periodicals; 616.62
• DOI: 10.1111/luts.12025
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-5664

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main" id="luts12025-abs-0001"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <sec id="luts12025-sec-0001a" sec-type="section"> <title>Case</title> <p>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.</p> </sec> <sec id="luts12025-sec-0002a" sec-type="section"> <title>Outcome</title> <p>Oral Cerivastatin was prescribed 2 months prior to the onset of retention. With the discontinuation of Cerivastatin, the patient reported modest improvement in symptoms.</p> </sec> <sec id="luts12025-sec-0003a" sec-type="section"> <title>Conclusion</title> <p>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.</p> </sec> </abstract>