Has anyone had anxiety and depression from taking crestor

I weaned off of Crestor as of August 6, 2024. I worked with my doctor to stop this statin as well as a beta blocker I was taking. In May of this year, I became overwhelmed with depression and anxiety. I’ve always been prone to anxiety, but depression was a new one. I decided the only thing that could be causing those problems so intensely was medication, as nothing had changed in my life. I have already gone through other medications that, after months of taking them effectively, suddenly became intolerable for me. I had hoped to see improvement after stopping. I am slightly better, but still don’t find much joy in doing things and I’m incredibly lethargic. I have read that statins can cause long-term mental health issues as well as physical ones. Your post has me wondering if I am stuck in a bad place still because of his medication?? So, honestly, I don’t know what my answer would be for you. I know I took Crestor and I know I now suffer depression. Really hoping it ends soon! I hope you are able to see improvement soon!

I went off Crestor September 26. I looked back and symptoms started when I started Crestor. I have done much reading and find many cases of anxiety linked to statins. I have had depression from grief from losing a son 4 years ago but have been handling it now pretty well. Never had anxiety before! I don’t even want to go out to eat or social functions. Hope we both do better!

Your behavior is all too familiar. I have no desire to do anything. I’m very sorry for the loss of your son and understand how that would be hard to deal with. Anxiety is a real stinker! Couple it with depression and it’s a truly miserable existence. I hope putting this drug behind us helps us both.

Thank you, and may God bless us both with better mental health!