Connect
← Return to Can Statins affect PSA test results?
Discussion
Can Statins affect PSA test results?
Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Sep 8 4:35pm | Replies (5)Comment receiving replies
As I’m sure you have read on the web, statins can reduce your PSA number. ASCO one of the most reputable conferences even discusses this issue.
The thing is, the reduction is minimal as you can see from reading this article.
https://ascopost.com/issues/january-25-2022/effect-of-statin-use-on-outcomes-of-psa-screening-for-prostate-cancer/
I know that when I was on lipitor my PSA really didn’t change in any noticeable way. On the other hand, Lipitor crippled me while I was on it, I had a hard time getting up and walking around. My oncologist finally said that could be Lipitor so I stopped it and immediately the problem went away. This is a pretty obscure problem and in my case, my cholesterol was never high so I didn’t need Lipitor.
Replies to "As I’m sure you have read on the web, statins can reduce your PSA number. ASCO..."
Connect
@jeffmarc
I was put on a statin by my cardiologists and heart failure doctor. They warned me it can cause muscle pain and issues. They suggested I take co-q-10 to offset the side affects of the statin.
I did this and did not have a problem. My wife was put on statin and had muscle pain and issues. I told her about co-Q-10 and asked her to check with PCP about taking it to help. She did and they approved it. She started taking it and the pain and muscle issues went away.
The research shows that statins can reduce the co-Q-10 in your body and muscles and can cause problems. I took Astorstatin (spell). Since you did not need to take maybe not an issue but with other readers and have issues seek information about co-Q-10 from your doctor if you are having muscle weakness or issues when you started a statin.