Side-effects of statins: Have you experienced changes in blood sugar?

I just started taking a 5 mg statin a few weeks ago, and I haven't noticed any side effects. 5 mg is a very low dose and is unlikely to cause issues.

P.S. I had to laugh when I got the prescription because the 5 mg pill is the tiniest pill I've ever seen. It was actually hard to pick up.

I’m on 80 mg of statin I experienced no side effects. Statin is a miracle drug keeps the plaque at bay. Unfortunately, I have to take it everyday. However, I did have a caregiver that took my statin away for 17 days. I ended up getting two clots which in cardiovascular they call it plaque. I ended up getting a 78% clot two on the left ventricle main chamber. Within 17 days without this medication I have 2 clots on heart, After, vascular surgery, you must take statin for the rest of your life. It’s one of the best drugs on the market that actually save your life.

I tried various statins at various levels and couldn’t tolerate any. At all. Extreme side effects to the point of becoming disabled. Also, tried co-q-10. Didn’t help. Quit. Now I’m on Repatha that I tolerate better but I am not feeling as good as I did before starting it and Repatha can cause diabetes, a problem I have never had. My bad numbers have come down, but I’m a skeptic about numbers and more a believer of life style. So many people on statins are over weight, don’t exercise and eat unhealthy. I don’t know how much longer I will stay on Reparha. If my blood sugar goes up I will stop immediately.

I’m on 80 mg of statin I experienced no side effects. Statin is a miracle drug keeps the plaque at bay. Unfortunately, I have to take it everyday. However, I did have a caregiver that took my statin away for 17 days. I ended up getting two clots which in cardiovascular they call it plaque. I ended up getting a 78% clot two on the left ventricle main chamber. Within 17 days without this medication I have 2 clots on heart, After, vascular surgery, you must take statin for the rest of your life. It’s one of the best drugs on the market that actually save your life.

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From my cardiologist at Mayo Clinic the benefits of taking a statin if you have high cholesterol especially LDL outweighs the cons.

Your LDL is high but not really high. As you did mention below 100 is a goal. I take 40 mg of Astorvastatin (spell). It is the highest dose as when they did a catherization of me they did find plaque.

Statins have been out there now for decades. So a lot of research on them is available. One of the most common side affects is muscle soreness. This happens as the statins remove co-Q-10 from muscles. So to counteract that most cardiologist recommend taking co-q-10. I take a product called ubiqunol which is a better form of co-q-10 that is absorb better. I did this prior to taking statin and did not have any muscle pains.

My wife was also put on a statin and had muscle pains. I had her check with her doctors about co-q-10 and they approved it. She started taking co-q-10 and the muscle pains went away. Now of course this is indviduals not you so not saying this will work but something to asked your doctors about.

Every year my HF does a complete blood work on me. My LDL is around 60 and HDL (good time) around 60. He is very pleased with that and so am I.
Good Luck!!

This is very timely for me and much appreciated. First, I've noticed several Rx that are known for affecting blood sugar. I've wondered when does that become it's own challenge ler alone if taking more than one. I also have been wondering over time if there are any medical professional categories (if that's even an applicable word) with qualified people that work with patients on the Rx's they are taking in total, their impacts and interactions. I know there was at one time but I've never seen it mentioned any time recently.

I've seen several physicians in several locations over time per numerous employer moves. They seem in total to resent a patent questioning their Rx decisions and discussing the issues in any depth. Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/health-benefits-brazil-nuts
Reduced risk of heart disease

Brazil nuts contain high levels of monounsaturated fats, which are healthy fats. Incorporating monounsaturated fat into your diet can help to improve your cholesterol levels, which can reduce your risk of heart disease. The dietary fiber in Brazil nuts can also help to lower blood cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke.