title: Statin-Associated Underactive Bladder.
abstract: METHODS
  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.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Oral Cerivastatin was prescribed 2 months prior to the onset of retention. With the discontinuation of Cerivastatin, the patient reported modest improvement in symptoms.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Kawasaki Medical School, Kurashiki, Japan.
authors.forename: Teruhiko
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Yokoyama
authors.affiliation: Department of Urology, Oakland University, William Beaumont School of Medicine, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Michael B
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Chancellor
keywords: bladder; statin; underactive bladder; urinary retention