Which of the following is a severe but rare adverse effect of statin drugs?

A) encephalitis
B) rhabdomyolysis
C) aplastic anemia
D) blindness

B) rhabdomyolysis
Rhabdomyolysis is a severe but rare adverse effect of statin drugs. It involves degeneration of skeletal muscle tissue, with possible renal failure. If the patient

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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