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How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?
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@jlharsh
I am taking statins and I have become a borderline diabetic and my kidney function is reduced. These are new results on my bloodwork.
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@gailss Oh, dear. If I understand correctly you started taking statins and they have increased your blood sugar and impacted kidney function. You aren’t quite sure why you are taking them.
If it were me I would have a conversation with my doctor to understand why statins may be beneficial. I would also want to figure out if taking a statin is the culprit impacting blood sugar and kidney function.
I recently discontinued a drug because of possible side effects. My doctor had make note of my concerns (where pain was), discontinue for 30 days then reevaluate. This approach made it straight-forward to evaluate.
Are you concerned taking statins is causing the changes on your recent bloodwork? Do you plan to have a conversation with your doctor? What is your diet and exercise like, and have you had other changes?