Statin Side Effects | Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin Side Effects & Why They Occur

Statin Medication Side Effects | Side Effects of Atorvastatin, Rosuvastatin, Simvastatin

Statins are medications used to reduce or lower cholesterol and work by inhibiting synthesis of cholesterol. Their use, however, has been demonstrated to cause some significant and serious side effects. In this lesson, we discuss the side effects of statins, including how they happen and why they happen.

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[RetiredinFL]

I was prescribed atorvastatin for mildly elevated cholesterol. I did not develop the more common muscle aches. Instead I gradually started having severe indigestion, frequent heartburn, pain in stomach, broken blood vessels in my feet, and other seemingly unrelated symptoms. After 18 months, I became severely ill with hepatitis, jaundice and hemolytic anemia. The prescribing doctor started running multiple tests and trying to blame my problems on one cup of coffee per day and occasional glass of wine with dinner. At my worst, I dropped 10 pounds in a week, no appetite, and couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs. After 4 weeks, she realized how sick I was and I was admitted to hospital where I was treated by a hematologist, infectious disease doctor, and cardiologist. All had their own theories and treatments for me. I did some research and decided to stop atorvastatin against doctor’s orders. I immediately started to feel better and 10 months later have regained most of my energy. Doctors still recommend that I take a statin, just a different one. My answer is NO, NEVER AGAIN!

[mariekatherine]

Was threatened with heart attack, stroke, if I did not take the statin. Twenty five years later, I’m still going strong. There’s such a thing as quality of life over quantity of life.

[howellwong]

I got my cholesterol level fairly low and I ask the doctor to get me out of my statin and he said "no". I went ahead and cut my 40 mg down to 20 mg and if my cholesterol remains low, after a year, I'm taken myself off statin and wait for my next blood test. Sometimes, doctors do not pay too much attention to your health. You are just one of many patients. I'm still taking Xralto for my Afib and Metoprolol Succinate for my blood pressure and heartbeat. I'm good for a 90 year old.

[michaelfinkenbinder]

I was put on statins and other drugs for over 20 years and still had 2 more heart attacks, 12 stents and 2 endarterectomies. One day I just made up my mind to quit all meds, get off sugar, alcohol, grain and processed food. I felt great after about a month. Dropped 30 lbs in two months, waist down by 2 inches. Had a blood test and cholesterol was thru the roof, 400+. Dr insisted on stats again and I finally agreed to only statin but none of the others. I now feel sluggish, put on weight, headachy, and generally fatigued. One more blood test in about two weeks only because I made the deal with doc, then I’m off again. I’m not convinced cholesterol is a problem if I live a clean lifestyle.

[theolgeneralstorecom]

I want to Thank the Author of this Video. I have learned more about my Health from this Video than from all of my Doctors the Past 10 Years.

[cg]

Started taking Rosuvastatin ( 5 mg 3x a week) about a year ago. I am now a type II diabetic, I have memory loss, confusion, dizziness and lightheadedness. This information confirmed what I thought. I took my last dose yesterday. No more!

[donnayeager]

Wow. I was having pain in my upper arm, thought I had torn a ligament or ruptured muscle. I quit my statin and it went away. Until I saw this video, I never associated that pain with the statin. I worked in a hospital chemistry years ago, and did chemistry profiles, including cholesterol. The high normal was 300. As soon as statins were developed, the high normal got dropped to 200, in order to sell their new drug. Always keep that info in mind when making your own decisions about your meds. I am a retired RN and I can assure you that our Healthcare system is not about making people well, there is far more money in keeping the population sick. It is ALL about the

[robbyluvadooz]

Years ago, I was prescribed a statin from a doctor and I said, " No thank you." And I never had the prescription filled. Never would take it. I think the best advice is to change what you eat, and excercise.

[PacoOtis]

Bravo! A week after I started statins I did not know the name of my dog I had for five years. Joint aches, muscle aches, trouble sleeping. Stopped the statins and three days later all was fine. Best of luck to all of us!!

[larscain]

I am 79 years old and both of my doctors are dying to get me on statins that will never happen. Thank you so much

[patti]

I nursed my mother for 20yrs and am still nursing my husband after 32yrs. Both of them were given statins, Atorvastatin and Simvastatin and due to potentially serious side effects I stopped them both. My mother lived until 96 and my husband is 79. The improvement was complete after stopping them.

[chevonne]

Years ago my doctor insisted I go onto stations for a 7.2 cholesterol reading. I refused but decided to improve my diet. I made 3 changes. Replaced low fat margarine for good quality full fat butter, Yes healthy butter! Gluten free diet and cut out mutton all together. Within 1 month my levels dropped to a perfect 5 and 10 years later, still all good! Dr's are far too eager to just stick everyone onto statins and its ludicrous!

[alanday]

The VA cannot tell me why I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. You just did. Thank you.

[fredaayres]

Fatigue too. I thought I was depressed. I used to be so energetic. So it was Statins. Dammit this is a crime.

[hannahmore]

I was on Simvastatin for one year. I had only diarrhea for a year, every day, all day. I developed extreme pain all over. I walked bent over and using a cane. I was mid-forties. I went off it and refused any other treatment for cholesterol. I was supposedly only borderline, so I shouldn't have been on drugs anyway. Around the same time I got weird symptoms with blood pressure meds. This time I carefully weaned myself off with doctor supervision. Got my DNA tested and analyzed and went on a severe diet change to control blood pressure that way. Ten years later still off those horrible drugs.

[tommyhaynes]

I've had two stints put in ...no heart attack. I was prescribed statins and blood thinner. I researched statins and decided they weren't for me . It's been 11 years and I'm having no problem

[ravenregards]

A couple of years ago my wife was put on statins for cholesterol. After 3 weeks she developed eye problems where her eyesight was dim and one eye her sight was restricted. Just a few weeks prior to that she had gotten new glasses which included a full eye exam. She went back to the eye doctor and a re-exam showed a problem. I don't remember exactly if it was a hemorrhage or what, but the doctor said some type of trauma had taken place and that her eye would never get better. We tried to figure out what this trauma could have been. I don't know what made us think of the statins, but looked it up on the internet and found out that it was a known side-effect. My wife asked her medical doctor about it and was told there was no correlation. Even so, my wife decided to stop the statins just to see. Within a few days her vision became brighter and after a few months she regained her eyesight completely.

[nan]

I’ve been on different statins and had serious side effects. And thought that I would have to quit my job because I was having trouble walking. The statins affected my muscles. So I no longer take them. Thank you for this very informative video.

[sactodan]

I had a severe bout of pancreatitis about a decade ago and, after much testing, it was concluded that it was a very rare adverse reaction to statins. A few years later my doctor suggested that I try statins again to guard against developing high cholesterol. Soon I was back in the hospital again with pancreatitis. I don't take statins anymore.