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Side Effects Prompt Patients To Stop Cholesterol Drugs A study of statin use in the real world found that 17 percent of patients taking the pills reported side effects, including muscle pain, nausea, and problems with their liver or nervous system. Many of those people quit taking the pills, at least temporarily.
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How often do you check your phone? The average person does it 110 times a DAY (and up to every 6 seconds in the evening) The average person does it 110 times a DAY (and up to every 6 seconds in the evening). 1  People look at their phones the most between peak hours of 5pm and 8pm. 2  During these hours, 75% of users are actively using their devices.3  This drops to a quarter of active users between 3am and 5am.he average person does it 110 times a DAY (and up to every 6 seconds in the evening). 1  People look at their phones the most between peak hours of 5pm and 8pm. 2  During these hours, 75% of users are actively using their devices. 3  This drops to a quarter of active users between 3am and 5am.
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- A: Statins like Crestor are generally well tolerated. Common side effects include headache, muscle aches, tenderness, or weakness, drowsiness, weakness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and/or pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, constipation, and rash.ccording to the package insert, the most common side effects of Crestor are headache, muscle pain, abdominal pain, weakness, and nausea. All of the cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins are known to cause varying degrees of muscle pain and muscle weakness.
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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks It's unclear what causes statin side effects, especially muscle pain. Statins work by slowing your body's production of cholesterol. Your body produces all the cholesterol it needs by digesting food and producing new cells on its own.
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Are statins worth the side-effects for women? They're the heart wonder drugs that help millions but many are left exhausted... Statins reduce the amount of LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol, which can lead to hardening and narrowing of the arteries, raising the risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Statins are recommended for those with heart disease or a high risk of developing it. Around five million Britons are taking statins, though last month, a review by researchers at the University of Oxford said everyone over 50 could benefit from them.
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- An 8 week tolerability study for two different formulations for atorvastatin revealed cough as an adverse reaction in about 5% of patients taking a statin in this particular study (1) if simply cough associated with statin use (no evidence of interstitial lung disease) then this will resolve with withdrawal of the statin treatment.
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Side Effects of Statins Fluvastatin is an alternative for people who have had muscle pain when taking other, stronger statins. However, side effects of this drug are still possible. The most common side effects from fluvastatin use are: diarrhea. infection, which can cause: chills.
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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks But up to 29 percent of the people who start taking statins report muscle pain and many discontinue statins because of it. Many of these people do well when they are switched to a different variety of statin. Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-my-OL-ih-sis).
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Lipitor Last reviewed on RxList 4/7/2015. Lipitor (atorvastatin) is a statin used for the treatment of elevated total cholesterol, LDL, triglycerides, and to elevate HDL cholesterol. Side effects of Lipitor include constipation, diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, gas, heartburn, headache, muscle pain, and rhabdomyolysis.ur Lipitor Side Effects Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information on the potential side effects when taking this medication. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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Crestor side effects swelling The statin drugs, like lipitor, zocor, crestor can all have side effects of muscle and joint pain. I had to go off of them for that reason, then I tried Niacin and that was terrible also.
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Can Statins Make You Tired? Statins prevent your body from producing cholesterol. They may also help your body to reduce the plaque or buildup from cholesterol inside your arteries. Plaque that remains in your arteries may eventually partially or fully clog your arteries. This can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Advertisement.
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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-mi-OL-ih-sis). Rhabdomyolysis can cause severe muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure and death. Rhabdomyolysis can occur when you take statins in combination with certain drugs or if you take a high dose of statins. Liver damage Occasionally, statin use could cause your liver to increase its production of enzymes that help you digest food, drinks and medications.
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Statin Side Effects Statin Side Effects. Headaches, constipation, and fatigue are some of the common side effects reported with statins. Side effects of these medications tend to be mild and easily treated. However, some potentially serious side effects require medical attention.
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- These side effects are rare. Most people who have these side effects already have other problems with their digestive system. Taking your statin medication in the evening with a meal can reduce digestive side effects. Rash or flushing You could develop a rash or flushing after you start taking a statin.t's unclear what causes statin side effects, especially muscle pain. Statins work by slowing your body's production of cholesterol. Your body produces all the cholesterol it needs by digesting food and producing new cells on its own.
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Side effects Muscle effects. Statins can occasionally cause muscle inflammation (swelling) and damage. Speak to your doctor if you experience muscle pain, tenderness or weakness that cannot be explained (for example, pain that is not due to physical work).
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Side effects However, most people tolerate them well and don't experience any problems. You should discuss the benefits and risks of taking statins with your doctor before you start taking the medication. If you find certain side effects particularly troublesome, you should talk to the doctor in charge of your care.Your dose may need to be adjusted or you may need a different type of statin.ncommon side effects of statins (which may affect up to 1 in 100 people) include: 1  being sick. 2  loss of appetite or weight gain. 3  difficulty sleeping (insomnia) or having nightmares.
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Side effects Like all medications, statins can cause side effects. However, most people tolerate them well and don't experience any problems. You should discuss the benefits and risks of taking statins with your doctor before you start taking the medication. If you find certain side effects particularly troublesome, you should talk to the doctor in charge of your care.
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Side Effects When You Stop Taking Lipitor Statins as a class of drugs have been around for years, so the common side effects are well-documented. For example, because of the way all statins work, your doctor will ask you to take liver tests occasionally to be sure your dosage is not harming your liver.
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The Major Side Effects of Statin Drugs Muscle pain and muscle weakness are two of the main side effects of statin drugs. The scientists who study this put them in a category called muscle-related adverse effects (MAEs) Another common side effect is memory loss.
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- Muscle pain and damage The most common statin side effect is muscle pain. You may feel this pain as a soreness, tiredness or weakness in your muscles. The pain can be a mild discomfort, or it can be severe enough to make your daily activities difficult.t's unclear what causes statin side effects, especially muscle pain. Statins work by slowing your body's production of cholesterol. Your body produces all the cholesterol it needs by digesting food and producing new cells on its own.
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Dangers of Statin Drugs: What You Havenât Been Told About Popular Cholesterol-Lowering Medicines In a study carried out in Austria, only six out of 22 athletes with familial hypercholesterolemia were able to endure statin treatment.8 The others discontinued treatment because of muscle pain. By the way, other cholesterol-lowering agents besides statin drugs can cause joint pain and muscle weakness.A report in Southern Medical Journal described muscle pains and weakness in a man who took Chinese red rice, an herbal preparation that lowers cholesterol.he drugs that doctors use to treat the new disease are called statins--sold under a variety of names including: 1  Lipitor (atorvastatin). 2  Zocor (simvastatin). 3  Mevacor (lovastatin).
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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks Muscle pain and damage The most common statin side effect is muscle pain. You may feel this pain as a soreness, tiredness or weakness in your muscles. The pain can be a mild discomfort, or it can be severe enough to make your daily activities difficult.habdomyolysis can cause severe muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure and death. Rhabdomyolysis can occur when you take statins in combination with certain drugs or if you take a high dose of statins.
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Statin side effects: Weigh the benefits and risks 1 It's thought that simvastatin (Zocor) may be more likely to cause muscle pain as a side effect than other statins when it's taken at high doses.  Change your dose. Lowering your dose may reduce some of your side effects, but it may also reduce some of the cholesterol-lowering benefits your medication has.
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Cholesterol management guide Side effects of statins. Statins are medications that are effective in helping to reduce 'bad' cholesterol levels and to help reduce the risk of heart problems, but they can cause side effects for some people. Most people who take statins tolerate them very well. But some people experience statin side effects. Statins are the UK's most commonly prescribed medication – and because they are common, they are often in the news – for good and bad reasons. However, reviews continue to confirm these medications are safe to take.
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- These are some of the symptoms of statin poisoning. The fire and pins and needles are called peripheral neuropathy. The mental confusion or dementia are part of it. Dry, mouth, stomach problems, also fatigue and weakness. It even caused me to dehydrate. Go to SpaceDoc.com, and check your symptoms.