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Statins

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Hey, just wondering if those of you on statins have suffered any side effects? I am just researching them a little as I ma be suffering with them myself. I would appreciate as much info as possible. Thanks in advance, Hemase.


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hemase said:
Hey, just wondering if those of you on statins have suffered any side effects? I am just researching them a little as I ma be suffering with them myself. I would appreciate as much info as possible. Thanks in advance, Hemase.
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I started Simvistatin (40mg) 2 weeks ago and so far have had no side effects. I am keeping a close eye on it as it is still early days. My hubby and father have both taken it for years and have had no side effects, but everybody is different.
 
I stated simvastatin (40mg) in November and have had no real side effects that I know of. My mam takes them too and she didn't either.
 
I've been taking Simvastatin for almost 6 years with no problems.
 
I was put on them at the same time as the diabetes meds, so I'm not sure which ones caused what side effect. I'm fine now though.
 
Thanks guys, I have been taken off them as the specialist believes they are causing my nerve problems.
The G.P had tried that before but I got worse which made him believe that it was not the statins. I have spoken to my G.P and he still thinks its neuropathy and I tend to agree with him.
The neuropathy pain has gotten worse recently as well and I should be getting better if it is the statin. Anyway, thanks for listening.


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Muscle pains and gastro-intestinal problems are the major side effects. Thr stomach/indigestion/nausea is supposed to be aliviated by being asleep, so simvastatin is normally taken at night. If you are having muscle pains your doctor needs to know, this could be a sign of muscle damage or wasting. I'm not sure if Simvastatin would help with neuropathy, it's really only used to treat high cholesterol.
There are a host of other statins for you to try if the side effects are a problem. Try asking about Atorvastatin or Pravastatin.
 
I was on the statins for cholesterol, I also suffer with neuropathy but the specialist has taken me off the statins to see if it is in fact just side effects to the statins rather than neuropathy.
I will say that I have been off them a week now and the neuropathy pains have gotten worse to the point where my G.P has raised my does of pregablin to his highest level.



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I have been on Simvastatin 40gm for 5 years with no problems.
 
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