Side effects of statin?

Posted by rainerhans @rainerhans, Jul 9 5:11pm

I know it’s always hard to tell, but I am taking Rosuvastatin 5 mg (only)…since May and my joint and muscle pain let me not sleep anymore.
I have to mention that I have 4 replacements already.
Even with pain killers it’s hard.
My doctor told me with this minimal Dosis, there would be no side effects, but take it as a preventative action to avoid further clocking up on a artery (37%) already and cholesterol borderline results.
What kind of experience do you you all have with low Dosis of statin?
Anyone else has problems?
Thank you all.
PS. I contacted my doctor already…waiting for a feet back.

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lizzyhope | @lizzyhope | Jul 10 6:24pm

In reply to @jlharsh "@lizzyhope Awesome! You will have such great news to share with your cardiologist. I know there..." + (show)

@jlharsh
I've been taking the NOW Ubiquinone 200 mg, but a few days ago I ordered the Qunol 200mg Ubiquinol, after reading that is the better form.
I also had my CT angiogram last week which showed no plaque (!), but still moderately reduced EF, so not sure if they will proceed further to figure out the cause of the weakness.

marcwall | @marcwall | Jul 12 7:20am

I have been taking Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 80mg (max) dosage along with Zetia (10mg) for 30-40 years. I am 74 yrs old. Last year, I was having so many bouts of inflammation that I began some research. I founud a Stanford and a UK study that confirmed that high dosages of statins for people over 60 years of age can cause significant (quality of life detriment) inflammation. So I told my PCP I wanted to stop. She concurred and in 3-months, my choloesterol was still normal. The statin push from decades ago may have been just one more "overblown" panic about everyone dying from plaque build-up, when the effects of the high dosage drugs were often overlooked.
Checkout (AI/Google) the stdies and see for yourself.

P.S. Now I have two blood cancers due to 5 gene mutations. My heart seems fine. People need to study for themselves. As dedicated our doctors may be, the medical (pharmaceutical) industry has too many other motivations ($$$), I'm afraid. IMHO.

rashida | @rashida | Jul 19 7:44am

In reply to @seniormed "Have they offered you non statin options.? Repatha has a good safety profile." + (show)

@seniormed but that’s an injection, isn’t nit? How often do you need to take those injections.

njx58 | @njx58 | Jul 19 7:49am

In reply to @marcwall "I have been taking Atorvastatin (Lipitor) 80mg (max) dosage along with Zetia (10mg) for 30-40 years...." + (show)

@marcwall This is misleading advice. You were taking a huge dose. Most people aren't anywhere near that. You know what will happen? People will read this, tell other people, and then you'll see comments like "I heard that statins cause blood cancer." The four most harmful words in the medical blogosphere are "do your own research."

Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jul 19 9:26am

In reply to @rashida "@seniormed but that’s an injection, isn’t nit? How often do you need to take those injections." + (show)

@rashida The Repatha injection is taken at home once every 2 weeks.

Most insurance plans only cover it in 2 situations - a statin alone does not lower your LDL enough. or you have "tried and failed" multiple statins - meaning you could not tolerate them after a 30-day trial.

You will need to ask your doctor if you are a candidate.

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