A patient has begun taking an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor (statins). Which statement about this class of drugs made by the nurse during patient education would be inappropriate?

You should maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid high-fat foods.

Muscle pain is not concerning with statin use.

Statins reduce the risk of coronary events in people with diabetes and slightly elevated LDL levels.

Statin use can cause GI side effects.