Medical conditions and medicines
Body:
If you have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes, or take certain medicines, you can have an increased risk of tendinopathy. Medicines that may increase risk include:
- Antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones.
- Corticosteroids such as cortisone.
- Statins, used to lower cholesterol levels.
- Aromatase inhibitors, used to lower breast cancer risk.