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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
I have been using Lipitor since 2007 for lowering my cholesterol which is on the list of those medicines that are suspected to cause neuropathy. I am thinking of discontinuing this menace but before doing so want to check with those members who have discontinued using statin and what is their experience. What alternative methods have they since adopted for lowering their cholesterol .. diet, alternative medication, exercise or anything else ?
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@maryflorida As you know the body is a very complicated system of all sorts of interactions. Your post on reactions to Statins does not establish a "cause and effect or symptoms" relationship for the use of Statins. There are many statistical studies with hundreds of patients that try to establish what are the most frequent side effects of statins vs the real therapeutic benefits. You may find this Study in the UK interesting.. I must say that I take Statins and I do think there are side effects. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/11/201115185935.htm
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2 Reactions@maryflorida @johnbishop there is a short article in a Scientific American that gives some cautions for further investigation.. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-statins-produce-neurological-effects/.
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1 ReactionYou are exactly correct. I hope it helps.
@rois4richo I think this may be the article on statins and neuropathy back in 2002 that you were referring to:
Statin Drugs May Increase Risk Of Peripheral Neuropathy: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2002/05/020514075710.htm
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1 ReactionI agree! My doctor insisted I try one, so I did.. one pill. lowest dose. Got terribly sick for 24 hours, delerious and in pain. My first husband was very healthy but decided to do what his doctor said. He went on statins and then shortly after died. heart attack.
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1 ReactionI have neuropathy. I attribute it to statins. I took every one you can think of and had the muscle reaction to all of them.The Minnesota Neurological Society published an article about statins and neuropathy back in 2002. It's on the internet. They will help your cholesterol if you are willing to have neuropathy the rest of your life. I no longer take any statin. Several doctors have told me: "No evidence" of statins and neuropathy. Sorry, I believe there is.
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2 ReactionsStarted taking 5mg of generic Crestor about 16 months ago. I took it every other day. My feet started to spasm at first, and now they feel numb, tight, and burn. Is there any connection with statins and neuropathy. I stopped taking my statin three days ago to see if my feet feel any better. Actually, since I stopped taking the drug and started doing foot exercises, they don’t burn as much. Any reply’s would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Btw, I don’t have diabetes.
I take pravastatin, and have taken statins for the past 20 years or so (lipitor, zocor, etc.). I am borderline and can control without taking them.
@tim1028- Tim, glad to hear that you have less side effects with rosuvastatin. Hopefully you are still getting the benefits either way! Stay well & positive! Jim@thankful
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2 ReactionsJim--I've been taking 5 mg rosuvastatin, 3 times weekly for 3 months. I definitely get side effects, but they are less than with other statins. Some individuals do better with hydrophilic statins, like rosuvastatin, vs. lipophilic statins. I'm glad to hear that this statin and dosing are working for you.
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