My GP put me on Lipitor about 20 years ago. Within a month I had muscle pain in my thighs and significant hair loss. I spoke to my GP regarding the hair loss when I realized it began about a month after starting on this statin and was told it was because I was getting older and my hair was thinning. I then went to my pharmacist and asked if there was any correlation. He didn’t think there was but checked on line and found that 1% of people taking statins get ALOPECIA. I immediately stopped the Lipitor and my hair stopped “thinning” and the thigh cramps stopped within another month. I WILL NEVER TAKE A STATIN AGAIN. Drs prescribe lots of drugs without knowing or warning patients about possible side effects.
It’s because side effects are rare … don’t believe all the crap. And some side effects comes from the fact that people who take statins are on various drugs … too much bs on here . Nearly every side effect is mentioned . Ridiculous
They also never check the interactions they might have with other drugs or supplements you are taking. Your healthcare is your responsibility. I do not do anything my doctor suggests until I research it myself. Then if I agree I’ll do it. If I don’t agree then I’ll have another conversation with my doctor.
I am several months post statins and I finally feel like myself again. I had most of these symptoms. Pain was unbearable as well as mood disorders. It was like being in a depressive fog. I stopped against my doctors recommendations and decided to lose weight and exercise. I feel healthier now then I have in years. I would never take these drugs again. I
@Susan Langlo-Killian Thank you for posting your comment!! My husband's depression and brain fog and mood disorders make me feel like it's the statin. He hasn't taken any in several days and is sleeping better, hope this continues to improve.
Thank you , me too I'm stopping them, i had a situation where by i was taking medication for 4 year's only to find out that I was drinking wrongly, i was supposed to drink them all at the same time, but me i was drinking them separately,. I thank God because he was by my side. Thank you 💓🙏
Statins can be very dangerous. I had a stroke, the kind that affects vision. When I was discharged from the hospital the neurologist prescribed 80 mg of Lipitor, which I took in the evening. After a a couple of days on the drug when I would just start to fall asleep I would stop breathing (a side effect of statins) and bolt awake gasping for air. This would go on all night and I would end up staying up all night and not sleep. By next day it had worn off enough that I’d nap all day. Then it would repeat the next night. I called my neurologist to report this. He did not believe me. I asked why he put me on the medication, and he said because of my high cholesterol and progressive heart failure. I have neither of these conditions. I told him I would not take the medication and asked if he read my chart. What I found out is that prescribing a high dose of statin is standard practice when someone has a stroke, even though they may not need it, bc they assume you had a stroke due to high cholesterol and/or heart failure. My stroke was caused by a blood clot due to AFIB. I was furious that this is apparent,y standard protocol. Needless to say, I will not see that neurologist again. And I will not take a statin ever again either.
I simply tell them I’m allergic to stains…I have fibromyalgia and the pain this drug caused the few days I took it was unbearable. My new doctor says there is a new statin drug that doesn’t cause pain….yeah, right😏
Don’t forget who is telling your PCP and nurses what they can and can not do for you and others. Medical Industrial Complex is the 4th branch of Government. Insurance companies and well funded govt studies are responsible for certain protocols/treatments. Your PCP can get into trouble if they don’t do what the govt says ought to be done with your diseases/illnesses.
After my heart attack and stent installed they put me on a statin,that was back in march of this year to this day i'm not the same.I took myself off of them after 2 months.I have anxiety attacks , blurred vision , can't sleep , and ringing in my ears worse then it ever was before.Statins in my opinion should be outlawed period..
I was Prescribed Rosuvastatin 20 mg , October 3 , 2021, I Took My Self Off After 2 and Half Months later , I Also Have Ringing In My left Ear , Tinnitus And Insomnia , l Went Back To My Primary Dr , Multiple Times , Then To ENT Twice , Next To Audiologist . Right Ear Normal , left Ear low Pitch Normal ,High Pitch Very Poor . But Don't Need Hearing Aids . On And Off Numbness And Cold , Both Hands , Pinky And Flat Side Under Under Pinky To Wrist . Ringing Gradually Got louder December 14 , 2021 . Still Have Tinnitus In left Ear , After 12 Days Of 20 mg Prednisone , Ringing Started To At Times , Stopped Or Calm Down About 50 Percent .Also listening To Tinnitus Sound Therapy On UA-cam That Some Worked To Calm Down My Tinnitus Jet Engine Ringing Sound . I Don't Wish This On Anyone ! I Pray We All Tinnitus Suffering Individuals Recover Fast And Fully . Best Of Health ! Pete .👍✝️☺️💯
I accidentally ran out of my 20mg Rosuvastin and I started having panic attacks as I have never had before. I have never had an anxiety attack before so it was scary. I want off this drug but don't know how to take myself off of it without having panic attacks.
I am 55 yr old male with idiopathic left ventricular cardiomyopathy. My cardiologist increased by Lipitor from 10mg to 20mg as well as my Entresto dosage. I currently suffer from sleep problems, nightmares, muscke aches, and most recently horrible anxiety and panic attacks. Recently, My PCP just prescribed me buspirone for the anxiety. Of course my cardiologist says my symptoms are from work stress and nothing to do with meds. I am upsetting my wife and kids because they see me acting like a fidgeting, nervous unable to cope child due to panic attacks . No-one believes me that I feel it is one of my meds, thinking the statin. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED !!
Thank you doctor -- I think you just saved my life! On these things for 3 years after my 3rd heart treatments (2 surgeries) and having the side effects of all of these you showed -- but I kept losing my care givers and nursing help. God Bless you for putting this up on YT where I found it.
I was given statins by a doctor at my practice without the appropriate tests. I ended up extremely ill with hepatitis. The consultant finally confirmed it was caused by the statins. I now take plant sterols. My advice to anyone on being told statins would lower their cholesterol is to say a very loud NO!
@@busterc6600 I think that would be more like you are the one who is shooting off your mouth plant sterols are used for lots of things there are a group of plants upstairs in that resemble cholesterol they might help reduce your levels of cholesterol they limit the amount of cholesterol those able to enter the body some plant sterols may also reduce much cholesterol that’s made in the body, there are things like vegetable oils nuts seeds and have been used for medicine for a very long time.
When you mentioned anxiety and depression, feelings of hopelessness; I could immediately relate. I’ve got sphincter of oddi disorder. I realized that I started having trouble around the same time I started taking the atorvastatin. I’ve been off of them for four days now. I think my stomach is getting a little better.
I was a family physician for a period of 4 years, 1988-1992 before specializing in psychiatry. Statins had just come out, I treated 55/60 patients with high cholesterol ALL of them complained of muscle aches & lethargy.
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Fake . I know many , including myself . Nobody feels anything . Maybe you prescribed for the wrong people, if even you are a doctor . No serious medical professional is going to waste his time here ….
@@laurelshugars2866 I just don’t believe any of the stories here . Statins may have rare side effects but when I browse through the comments here , statins seemed to be responsible for nearly any possible . People claim things ( claim to be a doctor , psychiatrist ) in complete anonymity . I take statins since ten years and in highest dose due coronary artery disease and I have never had any of these symptoms . Many people just blame there ailments on statins without any proof .
My precious mother n law died and I believe statins made her more sick as she had a behavioral change she could no longer take care of herself.. she was a woman of strength and very wise and changed like over night...
I'm so sorry. My particular reaction, in addition to muscle pain and weakness, involved near psychosis. I have refused them for over 10 years now, and skip cholesterol blood work.
Immediately after starting statins my eyesight worsened and I was dazzled by sunlight. This was followed by cataract in one eye, but there's been no worsening since I gave them up. Statins have ruined my eyesight permanently
3 days after starting Crestor I woke up with blurry vision, green light flashes and floaters. Thought I had a retina issue. Ophthalmologist couldn't find any issues. Other side effects soon ensued including headaches brain fog and lightheadedness. Did not immediately associate with the statin nor did the doctors. After stopping a week later the side effects subsided.
I was put on Lipitor and within a month I would wake up at night firmly convinced someone was stabbing me in the thigh and calf muscles. In the morning, I would literally have difficulty walking due to the lingering pain ( bruising ? ). This happened every night. After giving my doctor an ultimatum, he agreed we should try Crestor. After about two weeks the cramps stopped and I have not had a minutes problem in the 10 years since. I guess it depends a lot on your particular tolerance levels and biology.
my parents took statins for 30 years. my mom, 84, has Alzheimers and my dad, 86, has dementia. they believed their doctor over my warnings. they have the cleanest arteries but have lost their minds. they are both finally off statins as I am their medical Power of Attorney. unfortunately it's too late.
@@hairtiecoocoo why would I go back to my parents basement? I don’t even live in the same country as them. I would like to see some peer reviewed journal articles showing a correlation between statins and dementia…..not just a single case study.
I sincerely believe between simvastatin and metformin, I am being poisoned. Unexplainable muscle/joint aches, feeling blue at times, bathroom/tummy issues, occasional sleep issues, elevated liver enzymes, etc, etc…. Think I’m going to try eating better, more exercise, and more mud runs! I’m 49 and not ready to slow down and be dependent on pills!
My doctor increased my metformin from 500mg 1000 because my levels rose from 7 to 7.2 .I took the tablets and straight away got the trots .by the way slow release ones .I become to weeks I cut the tablets in half .now after 2weak I haven't had the runs at all.i think I can live with slightly higher sugar levels. I'll try to eat a better diet but as everyone knows it's easier said than done
The anxiety and depression, irritability and anger issues clear a lot of what I was feeling up for me. Came off Edoxaban for an operation for bladder cancer and was prescribed Astorvastatin and I was in a terrible state, bursting into tears because I felt useless and my kids deserved better than I can give, completely hopeless feelings. Stopped taking them and feel better in the last week or so. Thanks for this brilliant information.
I’ve also experienced anxiety and depression on a statin. I was only on it for like 3 weeks and coming off it was just as bad being on it. Off almost four days now. Hope things get back to normal soon.
Absolutely! I've Bern taking Atorvastatin for about 3 years and have almost ALL of these side effects, my doctor has been also treating the side effects! I was never told that these could have been related! I'm making an appointment tomorrow.
@@valtoton2982 Stop taking that tablet now I have been through a nightmare for 3 months . I changed to another tablet I am absolutely fine , my life is so much better & happier .
Spot on. I have gone off statin medication and the change in my life was huge. The only problem I am having is my kidneys. All the other side effects are gone.
Cholesterol is vital to life, cell repair, and hormone manufacture.. LDL is needed for atherosclerotisis, but is not causal by itself. Oxidized and glycated LDL is causal, so one should dig deeper.. what causes LDL to oxidize or glycate? Glycated is easy to answer. Elevated blood sugar increases glycation... So keep your A1C below 5.5.. but lower is even better. Polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) oxidize easily. When your LDL has high PUFA it oxidizes readily. When you eat lots of saturated fat, your LDL will go up, but it won't readily oxidize, unless elevated PUFA is present. Eat lots of PUFA and saturated fats? Now you have lots of LDL which can oxidize easily.. recipe for disaster. There are studies showing saturated fat promotes satiety, and people simply eat less calories, vs if they eat PUFA instead. On top of this eating lots of PUFA, particularly Linoleic Acid, C18:2n6, will cause mitochondrial damage due to the presence in the cardiolipin molecule. Mid term this will lead to increased insulin resistance,and poor metabolic function on a cellular and macro level, aka elevated A1C. Long term cell death, or cancer. Saturated fats also promote your mitochondria to reverse electron transport, which kicks out Reactive oxygen species. You'd initially think this is a bad thing, but this actually signals the cell to become insulin resistant, as it has plenty of energy available. If this is a fat cell, it will stop getting bigger. With the proper hormonal signalling, such as low insulin, the fat cell will start to empty instead, leading to weight loss. The context of insulin resistance matters. With all that.. why would you want to lower cholesterol with a statin? Simply stop eating excessive PUFA, sugar, and carbs over your personal threshold. This is what turns LDL bad. As you heal metabolically, and your bodies PUFA stores drop to appropriate levels, your higher LDL won't matter for atherosclerotisis. You'll also likely live longer, as studies show higher LDL is associated with longer life, which makes sense as cholesterol is needed for so much.
That was a really well thought out response. On PUFAs are you speaking of polyunsaturated vegetable oils? I absolutely eat more sugar than is best for health, but otherwise I eat a really good diet.
@@lilolmecj PUFA can come from any source, and adultered most of our food chain in the past 150 years. Vegetable/seed oils are the primary source, but there are less know sources. Monogastric animals, aka non ruminants, will sequester the PUFA in their own fat. So if they are fed a high PUFA diet, then their meat will be higher PUFA as well. This is a major concern for pigs, chicken, etc. They can be as high in PUFA as some of the seed oils. Cows and other ruminants convert much of the PUFA. While they are less good than grass fed, they are not that much higher in PUFA. Though I've read that grain fed runinants are higher in branched chain amino acids, which can have other issues
I was recommended by the Doctor and the side effects where terrible muscles pain couldn't lift my arms and aches. Couldn't sleep and nightmares dry mouth feeling weak and depressed. So stopped Statins and started eating more natural foods and increased cycling a lot and ate lots of chilli ginger and garlic with added turmeric and feel great other than the Type 1 diabetic but a well life's hard.
My full story is too long so I'll keep it short and sweet. I ended up with chronic muscle wasting disease from statins. I'd had two heart attacks and a stint placed but stopped all of the heart regiment pills that they'd placed me on. I haven't taken anything in almost three years now.
@@enmiredbythelazy4401 I too was told that I would have to take a thinner for the rest of my days. (My doc thought that I was doing a foolish thing but I had my reasons for making that decision.) No, I'm not taking any blood thinners. Once in a while I take an aspirin for every day aches and pains that accompany age but it's rare that I take anything. Maybe a couple of regular dose aspirin a month. I realize that not everybody is the same, so I would not encourage anyone to follow suit with my decision to quit taking all of my meds. That'd be their decision to make but, I feel healthier being off of all of that crap. Not to mention that it's a pain in the ass having to take all of those pills each day.
@@rogerlane5890 LOL, I agree :) Not taking anything either at the moment, even my supplements were getting to be a pain. Turns out they might have been contributing to issues, even my Ubiquinol, got to wondering if it might be an undiagnosed allergy to sunflower oil. Noticed some chest pain and more difficulty breathing after having blue corn chips and it's the only component they have in common with the Ubiquinol. Glad to hear drug-free is working out for you:)
@@rogerlane5890do you take anything natural for your heart? I read some said coq10. My elderly mother has dementia symptoms, cataracts, kidney issues which I've learned could be from the statin so I'm stopping it and trying natural treatment
My cholesterol level dropped to 1.5 because first thing in the morning I mix lemon juice black pepper turmeric apple cider vinegar with 2 cloves of garlic and warm water make sure you grind the garlic and leave it in glass for 10 minutes and then add everything and drink it hope it help you
I have that without the garlic but might try it now, but I have cinnamon and olive oil with it, it was a phlem mix I got off Dr Mandell's site but added the turmeric and pepper,and cayenne pepper also, a bit of Stevie /eyrthritol can be added for sweetness. And lemon water with Psyllium husks also as a second drink.
@@OkiDingo yeah but bad side affects, memory loss, joint pain and cramps to point of needing walking stick, but back to normal within weeks of stopping them.
The truth is that too many doctors are merely administrative workers who just follow protocols and they don’t have any interest in medicine and neither in their patients’ health, for them it is only a job well paid. These kind of doctors put patients at risk and they are oblivious of the consequences of their actions.
My Doctor Who is a type one diabetic takes a statin and she has all her family members on statins also. I wonder if they have side effects that she just ignores. 🤔
I am ordinarily a notably calm, kind person. Two weeks after starting statins, I was constantly agitated and prone to yell at my wife and kids. They thought I was going crazy. My wife became convinced it was the statins, and when she asked me to go off of them, I accused her of wanting me dead. Luckily, when I said that, I realized my behavior and thought patterns were getting strange, so I stopped taking the statin. Within a few days I was back to normal. I told my doctor, he did not believe my story. We tried a different statin drug...same thing happened, I became a raging nut! Stopped the statin, I became myself again. A year of two later, my doctor told me he had another patient with the same side affect (so now he believed me). I've lowered my LDL somewhat through diet, but now the doctor is pushing me to get injections of Repatha (which is not a statin). I'm afraid to try it!
I've had some pretty violent dreams since taking Atvstatin. Mostly zombie based and some other more graphic ones. Not to mention the fatigue and the feeling of my left leg being wrenched from its hip joint.
My doctor just took me completely off mine. I was having horrible muscle pain and fatigue. So tired I would pass out sitting up watching TV which I never do. So tired I didn't wanna even do laundry. I have went to bed at 6 pm from being so tired all I wanted to do is sleep. And restless sleep. So guess I'll go with changing my diet as much as possible. No way I'm taking statin again.
I was on several statins over a year and half. They were destroying me. I would get these depressive moods and never thought it was the statins until I stopped taking them.
your best medicine in my opinion after a MI is a healthy diet, don't overeat, lose weight if needed and exercise. statins are not a cure for body abuse. they have side effects short and long term you may not tolerate. and they are expensive. I am 82, almost 18 years after a MI. I only take a 81mg ASA and a multi vite. I bike, walk, and avoid processed foods (fast foods). good health is a patient responsibility as well.
Most negative side effects occur after 5 years that's why in other countries they are for short term use only whereas in NA they stay on them too too long.
My dad is on statins for his cholesterol and he developed bradycardia and had to get a pacemaker because of them. He is also really irritable and has memory loss. My dad has aggression issues.
My grandmother (89) has rapidly developed memory issues over the past year or so. Taking statin meds. Family members and doctors write it off as dementia, but it's more like amnesia! No one else but my mom and I are around enough to actually know her behavior and see how unnatural it is compared to what I have seen as dementia / alzheimers in others (runs in our family, great grandmother on her side had it...). My mom and I believe it is medication induced, but doctors and extended immediate family will either hear nothing about it or do nothing about it. So sorry you have to endure such a terrible and exhausting thing. And your loved one to go through such a thing as well. It is no picnic, to say the very least, with what we have and are going through atm... You don't have to respond, as I know how difficult something like this can be and any number of things could be, but I am curious as to how things are going now. In any case, best wishes and take care. ❤
@@terrapinflyer273 He is the same. He still reads books and drives and plays pickleball and bowls. Also he conveniently does not remember how he treated my mom and I and my brother treats us similarly and his sons and wife are modeling after them.
Every time I turn around I see more and more side effects for statins even when you didn’t think there was anymore. So yes I started CO Q10 and I’m going to change my diet and clean out my arteries naturally. I don’t understand why these doctors don’t give you a choice between seeing a nutritional list or doing your own research in order to clean your own arteries. The elderly need to have someone on the side to help them. Because a lot of people don’t know the risk until it’s too late. There should be a choice right off the bat. That’s all I’m saying. Food is medicine!
What do you recommend instead please? My elderly mother is on this and I want to stop it. She has developed dementia and cataracts and the kidney issues 😒 im beyond pissed off. I want to figure out something natural to do now instead. I pray it's not too late.
I was having pain in my hands when I did any work that required hand strength. It was so bad that I had trouble holding a glass of water to drink. Was also getting strong leg cramps. I started researching statins side effects. About the same time a neighbor lady had delveloped muscle weakness to the point she fell while using stairs. After much doctoring a muscle biopsy scheduled. The result was necrotizing meyosititus and was told to stop taking her statin (astorvastatin) immediately. She now walks ok but is taking an IV treatment once a month two days in a row. The treatments last abut 4/5 hours each day. It has been over a year since she started the treatments. Please do some statin research. I told my dr. I was stopping my statins, he was not pleased but I said he could eithe cancel the prescription or not I was still not continuing, he acquiesced. Now 6 months later I have no pain and feel great. BTW I am 73.
All these medications ive been put on since i stopped using marijuana has caused me to gain nearly 30 kgs of belly fat! I think i will be talking to my doctor about prescription THC,i had no health problems when i had thc and cbd in my system,now i have type 2 diabetes, anxiety, chronic back pain,high blood pressure,ptsd,and mood disorder!
@@KAT-dg6el I did and so far I’ve lost 16 kg since last September of 2023 so I feel way better. I’m off statins,I’m down to half of my metformin,I’m off my blood pressure medication,and my back pain is better. I’ve cut out 90% sugar,I’m on a low carb diet,and the difference is unbelievable to say the least. Cutting out chocolate and soft drink was the 2 main things that was keeping me unhealthy.
Renal impairment while taking crestor 5mg. But doctors would not listen to me so I took myself off the statins altogether. Way to many side effects for my body to tolerate.
Apparently I have to repeat this often, the most common side effect of statins, the one that is most debilitating, is dementia, dementia, dementia! Because it strips the body of cholesterol, the myelin that covers the nerve tissue, is made of cholesterol. And your body will work to maintain the coating necessary parts of the body, it does not need memory for the body to function. So it strips the coating from the memory centers of the brain
@@abeedwards this is known fact..ur brain is 70% of fats.. thats why its also known, to take omega-3 ( fat soluble vitamin ) to boost your mental.. fats is really needed by ur body..
I was recovering from 2 TBIs when after a year, I ran out. I was taking Atorvastatin. I couldn't make it to the pharmacy easily and after 3 weeks of not being on these a friend commented on. how 'recovered' I seemed. I had been feeling better and better, really clear headed for a change but hadn't realized it until she mentioned that her boss (a.fat cat lawyer) had to go off the same medication because it interfered with his thinking. hmmmmmm. My doctor switched me over to Zetia.
I’ve experienced most of these symptoms. I’m stopping the statins and I’m going to instead take CoQ10 and white kidney bean extract, thats what my parents are taking instead of statins. They are very active and healthy.
How are things so far w the CoQ10 and white kidney bean extract? First I've heard of the extract. Looking to (possibly) get my mom and grandma off of these horrible drugs. They have all sorts of symptoms which seem to have progressed rapidly after starting statin use. Researching for weeks and still can't seem to make an informed decision myself, for them. Really wish doctors and the healthcare system overall was more competent, caring, and knowledgeable. :/
@@terrapinflyer273 the dr are working for the drug companies,they are all in cahoots with each other,and all they want to do is get you on drugs this is bad business
Unfortunately, I had nearly all these sides effects. After struggling a few months, Pravastatin is the one I tolerate the most. Being on it for 6 months now.
I was 30 when my Dad had triple bypass surgery. I asked my doc to put me on Lipitor, hoping to avoid that in later years. I could not tolerate it due to muscle pain and weakness. I went off of statins for a couple of decades. Then at 67, my younger sister, 62, had triple bypass surgery, with sky-high cholesterol that they said was genetically linked. I shaped up my diet, but still could not get my level to lower. By now they had other statins, so I'm on Pitavastatin, and am not having side-effects. My cholesterol is nearly normal. I agree we don't know everything about long-term effects of these drugs. But you can die really young from heart disease and stroke. More people are living longer, which is probably why we are seeing many dementia cases. They could have died a lot earlier from heart attack and stroke. You should have informed consent, but it is your choice to make.
@@argusfleibeit1165 Exactly, i have a stent (high cholesterol and high LPa, plus stress) could be the causing factor of a 100 coronary artery blocage, so now on second preventive measures, including Pitavastatin 2 mg + Zetia. LDL below 55 mg now, and high HDL (sport and diet).
My Doctor has been pushing me hard to go on statins. This video helps me resist him. He can write the prescription I simply will not get the medication.
Big pharma tracks all these MDs and knows who is and isn’t prescribing their pills. They will get bullied by the pharma reps and even called out if they are not pushing the right volume. Heard this from two MDs.
I had severe hip pain after being on Prevastatin for a month. Excruciating hip pain. Put me in tears. I was the one- repeat , I was the one who figured out what the cause of my hip pain was through Dr. Google. My GP ( the one who put me on it) didn't make the connection. The orthopedic Dr didn't have a clue where the pain was coming from. Or the ER where I had to go to because of severity of pain that wouldn't let up. It pisses me off that doctors ,first thing they do is reach for the pad to put you on a poison. How about: let's discuss the different ways you can improve your numbers through diet etc...before I put you on poison for the rest of your life.
That is standard procedure. Put you on a statin then have you keep eating carbs. The ADA diet keeps A1C elevated. My doc advised I eat bread, fruits and rice with a 6.3 A1C in metabolic syndrome after having a TIAs.
Makes you wonder how some of these doctors got a degree to begin with, or if they have the desired passion to "first do no harm". I met a neurologist recently that tried to tell me that there is no such thing as nitric oxide in the human body. We were having a discussion about blood flow and circulation. Unbelievable!!!! I told him he might want to read up on that before doing anymore surgical procedures involving arteries and veins.
My doctor kept insisting that I must have a statin, so I challenged him on the value- apparently reducing the likelihood of heart attack and stroke from calcium plaques. So I had a coronary calcium CT scan - and have ZERO indicators of calcium build up. So now my doctor says I’m lucky that I don’t have them yet so I should take a statin to prevent them. However if they haven’t happened in the last 56 years, then how likely are they going to be in my remaining 20 years?
It’s been my observation that doctors received a memo that everybody needs statins. And of course they do exactly what they are told. If you’re a diabetic and you have excellent blood test results they still want to put you on a statin. Statins for you, statin for you, statin for you. Statins for everyone 🎉 But if statins are so great why is heart disease still the number one cause of death in the United States? I could just hear Doctor’s after someone has a heart attack. Yep he should’ve gone on statins sooner.
The same here. Without looking at my great triglycerides, high hdl, no insulin resistance, great C reactive protein. According advanced cardiologist calculation triglycerides/ HDL is much more accurate then total cholesterol/ ldl. He tried to mock me, " are you now internet doctor"? I advised him to go on Internet, learn from advanced contemporary world renowned cardiologists, to learn from. Lots of knowledge was chalenged from 1970s, since he got his diploma.
@@evab2132 When dealing with people who know it all, the Socratic method helps. If the doctor gets upset or frustrated.. it's time to find another. Anytime someone brings me new or conflicting information, I try to stop for a moment and consider it. Ask for supporting evidence, and then do some research. Looking down rabbit holes far enough, vs just dismissing conflicting arguments, is a difficult task, but it's one of the best ways to guarantee you are correct.
I started taking statins 2 years ago.After been on them for 6 months i developed the most terrible muscel pain in all major muscels,pins and needles in muscles.The pain was so severe i could not lift my leg up to change clutch when i tried to drive.I could not walk from my car to the shop door.Eventually i had to use crutches.Two years have passed i am now just able to walk without crutches get up off a chair without struggling.However i have had to take Methotrexate and Predisone medication to get through the day now as the Statins caused so much damage it also caused damage to my immune system..Hopefully it will not be permanent 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank ou so very much Doctor. Know i understand why it is i am issues like Muscle loss and the stomach issues as well. Why are these Doctors then still allowed to prescribe them so easily if they are not helping the aged. God bless you for this report.
My doctor suggested to increase statin dosage after I've complained about cramping, Charlie horses to the point I have to jump up out of my sleep to help alleviate the pain. It was my chiropractic that suggested to take coq10. I shared this with my doctor all he said was now you know. I pulled my self off statin and eating cholesterol free foods. My total cholesterol at that time was 202.
Well he would say that as a stupid doctor who does not care enough what he is dishing out to a human being . Trust in doctors these days is nil . Plenty of great doctors out there don't suffer with quacks .
Statins are VERY NASTY! ….. but it brings $ BILLIONS to manufacturers. If I am not mistaken, Pfizer’s Lipitor sales went way over $130 BILLIONS before 2014 despite of multiple legal cases with broad range of side effects and damages to patients. Beside of side effects that were mentioned in this video, there are at least a dozen of publications that show severe memory impact as a result of statins use. The question about the ability of statins to lower the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction is still open. It’s shocking, but now long term double bling clinical trails were performed. However, there ate several studies that had shown no benefits of statins to prevent cardiovascular events
Clinical Trials are on human beings these days . Do your homework. Your body . Your choice . The days of the doctors know best have long gone . Covid should have shown this
My doctor insisted so I ended up in hospital 2x's with pancreatitis. What pain ... the 2nd time emerg doctor said Didn't we tell you ... I learned the hard way.
After watching this, I wonder. Is this why I feel the way I do today? I'm going for my Diabetes blood test and Urine sample plus foot assessment in the morning.
Nightmares, I am a teenager of 61 and had nightmares when taking generic Crestor too late at night. Doc suggested I take the statin late afternoon and that took care of the nightmares.
Regulate your cholesterol by your diet. These drugs are given so easily as part of protocols, even in patients with moderately enhightened cholesterollevels. Same counts for all those stomachmedications. They not only inhibit production of stomachacid/pepsine, but also prevent the absorbtion of vitamines what can lead to deficits if taken for a longer period. Except when really ill, do not take them.
I am having all of these symptoms right now. My doctor doubled my dose from 10mg to 20mg. Now I have bad muscles aches.back aches, numbness in hands, leg pain, having depression. anxiety, discoordinatoin insomnia and even nightmares. What should I do ? Discontiue? What about my Cholesterol ? My TOTAL number is 179.
I am a board-certified physician who often prescribes statins when diet and exercise fail. If side effects occur and are WELL DOCUMENTED then injectable Repatha is an expensive option. I myself suffered excruciating side affects in the form Of intense vasoconstriction in my toes which produced the symptoms of frostbite. The tips of eight of my toes turned necrotic. Crutches for four months. Let’s not forget Zetia ..a strange little med that works well or is useless. We docs should try everything to reduce our patients lipids. Everyone knows of someone who lived to ninety eating brisket and swilling cream. I’m just sure that won’t be me😁
I have refused statins for over 10 years. They made me crazy. I'll live with my 200 plus cholesterol count instead, thank you very much. DISCLAIMER: 10 months later I must ammendment this statement. I know am on an injectable medication, RAPATHA, to bring my cholesterol down. The jury is still out on how I will be impacted by the side effects. Too complicated to get into here.
@@wengelder9256 5 foot 7, 152 lbs. Water aerobics 2x a week, kayak and horseback ride 3x a week in season. Carb and processed sugar free, little red meat. Quit smoking 1 year ago. Quit all alcohol 23 years ago... And, yes, my genetic background supplies me with about 240 total cholesterol count. Your comment struck me as a tad judgemental, but perhaps you were just curious. Perhaps I have answered your somewhat objectionable question.
I'm with you on this. I took Statins for about a week, got so dizzy I could hardly stand up, let alone drive a car and go to work and do my job. I know these drugs help some people, but it doesn't work for everyone. We are all different and doctors should not expect that everyone will have the same benefit from taking these meds. In some cases the Statins cause terrible side effects. I also think some doctors have invested heavily in the companies that manufacture these meds and they are thinking of how getting everyone on these meds in middle age will drive up the value of their stock. I also believe that when God decides it is time for you to go home, you go.
Weight gain...how did they get high cholesterol in the first place? (genetic, over eating, overeating from a behavioral problem?) Depression-often diagnosed in a middle aged to elderly patient, is it common in that age group (ditto for the rest of the symptoms). Is the use of statins causal in the side effects or just a witness to issues common to the age group? Is it more common in under 40 users? or do the studies look at the whole population of statin users where the demographics skew to older patients??
I’ve been on statins for about 27yrs, 1 thing I noticed very early on was restless legs syndrome, which I initially attributed to being on antidepressants for a couple of years. I decided to stop taking the statins in the last month, much to the disdain of my doctor who no longer wants me as a patient under his care, which is fine with me.
I had a heart attack at 55 whilst I was in hospital I was put on statins 4 days later I was whisked of for a scan of my liver, it turned out to be the statins destroying my liver, yet years later their always trying to get me on them, I've had horrible side effects that felt like I'd been hit by a truck I hurt everywhere, when I said to doctor what they were doing he didn't believe me and tried again to get me back on them profit before life is their aim.
I was prescribed statins a year ago, but never took them. I didn’t get worse, my bad cholesterol actually improved a bit, . So now had panicked doctor on phone “ OMG you didn’t take them ! I’ll,prescribe another, take that with your ramipril you just started.” Chemist phoned a few days later to check how I was getting on with ramipril, I mentioned persistent 24/7 headaches, muscle cramps, gut problems etc. He suggested to stop the statins, said doc shouldn’t have prescribed both together. Now headache 50% less, muscle pain very manageable, blood pressure fine..but I will not get hooked on those for life either. Statins are the best seller in the Pharma store. “ we have a statin for you too, and you’re ours for life “
I wonder how long would you experience these side effects after you stop taking these drugs? Because I have stopped for over a month now and I still feel dizzy everytime I walk or even when I am sitting at rest. I also have tingling hands and feet, random headaches, muscles pains, and chest pains. I feel like my life was so much better before started taking them.
Recently my cholesterol was 202, all other readings were in healthy range, 5’4” 104 pounds, don’t eat meat smoke or drink but Dr insisted I start statin regimen. I got tired of fighting the whole flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, colonoscopy etc so I agreed to the statins because I was tired of being treated like a fifth grader in the principals office for bad grades or bad behavior. I have absolutely no intention of taking the statins, but will make a better effort to include oatmeal in my diet and niacin regimen to bring the numbers down to what is considered an acceptable level
I’m like you 5 ft 1 and 112 lbs don’t smoke or drink you can get nigh cholesterol in your genes my mom has the same issues .. I cut my statin in half already and I’m going to ween myself off … it’s not good for you I e been on it for 20 years … enough already
Statins are not all the same. Had quad bypass at 59yo. After 28 months of brain fog, joint pain and muscle weakness, I switched from atorva-lipitor to rosuva-crestor. All of my side effects went away in just a few days, and much better lipid panel numbers for more than three years. Statins are not all the same.
Am on 10 mg Rosuvastatin for 2 months now. I am NOT getting much unusual pain or muscle aches. I am wondering if it is because of my daily fast long walks.
@@michaell3711 ... When I was suffering the side effects of lipitor-40, long walks were never a consideration ... too weak and painful. Switched to crestor-20 and started walking 150 minutes per week, and lost 40 pounds in 9 months. Avoid excess salt (preserved foods) to help reduce hypertension. Avoid beef to help reduce LDL (ground turkey works for me). Avoid excess sugars-carbs to help reduce A1C. And keep walking so you can cheat when you feel like it -- peace.
I was on rosuvastatin for two weeks. Stopped it six weeks ago. My legs ache 24/7 worse than when I was on the drug, At night when I go to bed my heart feels like it’s going to jump out of my chest and wasflopping all over I’ve discovered taking two baby aspirin stops that. And I no longer have control over my blood sugar. It would shoot up to 165 or even 200 for no reason. 1.5 LADA diabetic. I took 200 mg of CO Q 10. Still side effects.
@@KAT-dg6el ... You should describe your arrhythmia to a cardiologist. I take a baby aspirin every night and a small amount of metoprolol twice daily, and my mild extra beats are no longer detected. Also ... have reduced my rosuva-crestor from 20-to-10 ... Feb'24 ... CHOL-140 ... TRIG-115 ... LDL-71 ... HDL-46 ... A1c-6.0 ... 🙂👍👍
Wow....I have no issues at all with Statins......been on 40 mg Atovastatin for 4 years....nothing AT all.....I DO take Ubiquinol Co-enzyme CoQ10.....200 Mg with my statin every day... But I am in VERY good shape, BMI of 24 and I weight train a lot. I also take creatine every day.
HELLO, I HAVE BEEN TAKING STATINS FOR ONE WEEK AND THE AMOUNT OF NIGHTMARES HAS INCREASED WHERE THERE WERE NONE BUT OCCASIONAL INCIDENTS. I STOPPED USING THEM BECAUSE OF THIS AND DECIDED TO EAT OATMEAL. MY FRIEND DIED WHILE TAKING STATINS. SHE COMPLAINED THAT SHE HAD NIGHTMARES AND IT WORRIED HER UNTIL HER DEATH. THOUGH BASED ON HER CONDITION THEY STATED THAT IT WAS BEST FOR HER TO TAKE STATINS. I FEEL THIS MEASURE OF HEALTH CAUSED HER NOT TO LIVE AND RATHER JUST PASS AWAY BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF PEACEFUL REST SHE WAS RECEIVING. IT WAS TOO SAD FOR ME TO FIND THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TAKING STATIN COULD/ WOULD CAUSE NIGHTMARES. SINCE I WAS PRESCRIBED STATINS AND HAD NIGHTMARES; I FIND THAT A BETTER DIET IS BETTER THAN TAKING STATINS IF THE PATIENT COMPLAINS ABOUT THE NIGHTMARES. SOMETIMES YOU JUST DON'T KNOW UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. I MISS ROSE AND I FELT HELPLESS...
Interesting article. For me, i think a lot of Doctors might be prescribing statins on a "fire and forget" basis. Not having the time to adjust the dose and experiment to see which statin suits the particular patient best. Of course. A lot of this is just medicalising a pretty poor diet and lifestyle. But that is hard to change in this society.
After a small heart attack, statins:tremor, loss of cheerful dreams, muscle pain,. joint pain, horrible depressive storms, short term memory issues. These drugs step on my liver function and subvert my mevalonate cascade repair process. No doctor insisting on this drug will have my time or money. "Statins are the most useless drug". Prof Timothy Noakes MD, exercise physiologist U of SA, Cape Town. Started Low carb and now triglycerides to HDL ratio=0.78! You shouldn't give these drugs to a human!
I had a check up recently and my cholesterol was a little high so I change my diet and take another test .which shows my cholesterol went down drastically. The doctor watch me with straight face and told me he is going to put me on astorvastin for life.he was shock at my respond .I told him hell no .we get in an heavy argument for about 25 minutes trying to convince me that it's for my best interest. Finally he said ok see u in 4 month for ur next cholesterol test.i have no intention of being overly medicated to please no doctor
i had the same experience with my endocrinologist. funny thing is i've never had high cholesterol, but she wants me to take it simply because i'm 62. NOT.
don’t let them do it. I was on it for about 20 yrs and slowly went through the side effects never being told from my Dr. it could be from that. One pill, I was just told I ‘m dying from a rare form of cancer. Never knew all the side effects. attributed to statin drugs, Just like ill never know how I got this cancer.
Can’t understand why dr.’s push statins so much! I told my dr. that I heard that their effectiveness has never been proven to prevent heart disease, and she had a hissy fit!
Wonderful, I’ve been on atorvastatin for about 20+ years have all symptoms. Also had heart attack in 2011, now have a stint. Cardiologist told me a cause of the attack was that I had stopped taking my atorvastatin a few months earlier. I want off this med but I’m afraid, any advice? Don’t say consult Dr, as I am now an expat
If you have been taking atorvastatin for 20+ years then its not working. You should stop taking it and use diet and exercise instead. My doctor that I have now took me off atorvastatin which my previous doctor had me taking for several years. Within days I started having relief from the side effects. I was having to take Lyrica to combat the side effects and now I don’t have to take that anymore as well. My new doctor told me that I shouldn’t have to take the atorvastatin long term. That diet and exercise is the best way to deal with things. I just got my test results back from having a full panel of tests done and I’m doing way better now than I was while taking that drug. My doctor had me do basically the Keto type diet. Low carbs with high protein and fat. So I eat all the meat I want plus lots of green veggies and breakfast is usually eggs with cheese and either ham or bacon. Sometimes I make an omelette with several eggs plus bell peppers (green, red, yellow) and diced ham and any other veggies I want covered in shredded cheese. Sometimes I put some avocado on that omelette as well. So mainly I avoid bread in all forms, no sugar also I make sure to take in enough salt (with iodine), potassium and other electrolytes along with plenty of water. Black coffee or a good tea such as PG Tips or Tetley’s British blend with milk but without sugar are ok as well. I’m now off the atorvastatin for 5 years and I’m doing better than ever. Cholesterol levels are right where they should be and my A1C is perfect so I don’t take diabetes meds anymore either. Seriously just fix your diet and exercise even if that’s just a walk around your neighbourhood. I found that I enjoy lifting weights so I do that and the only cardio I do is a ten minute walk twice a day. You can do it, you simply have to choose to do it. Check out Dr Eric Berg he’s on UA-cam and has a billion videos to get you going. In fact he has a series of videos for beginners Keto 101 that are a great way to start. DO IT!! You will love how you feel within the first week or two. Cheers
Doctors earn money when prescribing statins. They don’t work as you found out. You are more likely to get Diabetes from statins… or the numerous other diseases or serious side effects. You won’t live longer either. Just more pain. …and mental fog, and increased dementia risk.
There is also the issue that the reduction and absolute risk of a heart attack is relatively low, leading to a number needed to treat (NNT) that is in the range of 100. What that means is that in order to prevent even a single myocardial infarction, you would need to treat ~100 patients with statins. And if you look at al- cause mortality statns appear to have no beneficial effect. Some relatively recent studies have shown a U-shaped relationship between total cholesterol and all-cause mortality, with an optimum at a total cholesterol of a round 240.
Thank you, doctor, for this information. I am about to take this medication, but after reading the leaflet, I realize there are so many side effects. So I decided to search on yt. To my surprise, there are behavioural effects. Thanks again and again.
Please look into the pathology behind peripheral edema with statin use. I had dependent pitting edema. I switched for the doctor from atorvaststin to rosuvastatin and it was worse and painful neuropathy. I had difficulty with walking. It affected my life significantly. I will never take another statin again.
What do you suggest that is better or more preferable than statins? EVERY drug has side effects. So which one has less side effects or less severe? Do the side effects of statins seem to build...become worse with continued use? Are they reversible if you quit taking?
Cut your carbohydrate consumption. Start at under 50 grams of carbs, with a goal of less than 20 grams until your numbers improve. Your triglycerides are the numbers to look at. Cholesterol is extremely important for your body, and shouldn't be looked at as something bad. Cut your carbs.
I have been experiencing a flushing sensation in my legs and torso, muscle aches in my legs and back. My cardiologist increased my Lipitor from 10-20mg. I am also experiencing , terrible anxiety, panic attacks and I would say psychosis. I feel like my body and mind are racing and very hyperactive. It has to be this medication.
I'll be 56 and I've been on some type of statin for years and I'm in severe pain Everyday and Feel Like I'm 100 yrs old I cant sleep I have unexplained weight gain in my stomach I'm lightheaded and forget everything I have anxiety and depression because of this I'm a smaller frame women so why all the weight gain my skin irritation all the time. I had to have open Heart Surgery 5/2020 Now I am a diabetic but I dont this is why so Glad I seen these post. I'm stopping Statin right now. I do have severe Nightmares. I've had a good life and was raised well it's this medicine Im done Im letting go and Let God. I also have Cataracts 🙏🏽
Check ferritin levels. Open heart surgery causes loss of blood. If ferritin is less than 50. Get a infusion. This info cost me 20k and hours or research. Good luck. God Bless.
I have been taking statins for several years and have had headaches, feeling tired, disrupted sleep and a dull ache now and again in my right side, I have stopped them for a while and my headaches have gone and the ache in my side has almost disappeared, other side effects were a dry throat and cough, all gone but I still feel tired all the time and blame much of it from contracting the covid virus and the awful vaccinations that I believe have lowered my immune system because since the virus I have had several bouts of flu like symptoms, not severe but a nuisance. Fingers crossed it will resolve itself.
My GP put me on Lipitor about 20 years ago. Within a month I had muscle pain in my thighs and significant hair loss. I spoke to my GP regarding the hair loss when I realized it began about a month after starting on this statin and was told it was because I was getting older and my hair was thinning. I then went to my pharmacist and asked if there was any correlation. He didn’t think there was but checked on line and found that 1% of people taking statins get ALOPECIA. I immediately stopped the Lipitor and my hair stopped “thinning” and the thigh cramps stopped within another month. I WILL NEVER TAKE A STATIN AGAIN. Drs prescribe lots of drugs without knowing or warning patients about possible side effects.
👏🏻 👏🏻 don’t ever take them.
Maybe you are just a feeble person
I'm dealing with this today. I am feeling so hopeless and physically terrible!
It’s because side effects are rare … don’t believe all the crap. And some side effects comes from the fact that people who take statins are on various drugs … too much bs on here . Nearly every side effect is mentioned . Ridiculous
They also never check the interactions they might have with other drugs or supplements you are taking. Your healthcare is your responsibility. I do not do anything my doctor suggests until I research it myself. Then if I agree I’ll do it. If I don’t agree then I’ll have another conversation with my doctor.
I am several months post statins and I finally feel like myself again. I had most of these symptoms. Pain was unbearable as well as mood disorders. It was like being in a depressive fog. I stopped against my doctors recommendations and decided to lose weight and exercise. I feel healthier now then I have in years. I would never take these drugs again. I
Low carbs and sugar will help you lower weight loss and don’t eat after 6 at night and eat eggs and bacon for breakfast
@@williammason7092 A 16-8 fasting plan works too.
@Susan Langlo-Killian Thank you for posting your comment!! My husband's depression and brain fog and mood disorders make me feel like it's the statin. He hasn't taken any in several days and is sleeping better, hope this continues to improve.
Thank you , me too I'm stopping them, i had a situation where by i was taking medication for 4 year's only to find out that I was drinking wrongly, i was supposed to drink them all at the same time, but me i was drinking them separately,. I thank God because he was by my side. Thank you 💓🙏
Thank you for the inspiration!
Statins can be very dangerous. I had a stroke, the kind that affects vision. When I was discharged from the hospital the neurologist prescribed 80 mg of Lipitor, which I took in the evening. After a a couple of days on the drug when I would just start to fall asleep I would stop breathing (a side effect of statins) and bolt awake gasping for air. This would go on all night and I would end up staying up all night and not sleep. By next day it had worn off enough that I’d nap all day. Then it would repeat the next night. I called my neurologist to report this. He did not believe me. I asked why he put me on the medication, and he said because of my high cholesterol and progressive heart failure. I have neither of these conditions. I told him I would not take the medication and asked if he read my chart. What I found out is that prescribing a high dose of statin is standard practice when someone has a stroke, even though they may not need it, bc they assume you had a stroke due to high cholesterol and/or heart failure. My stroke was caused by a blood clot due to AFIB. I was furious that this is apparent,y standard protocol. Needless to say, I will not see that neurologist again. And I will not take a statin ever again either.
I simply tell them I’m allergic to stains…I have fibromyalgia and the pain this drug caused the few days I took it was unbearable. My new doctor says there is a new statin drug that doesn’t cause pain….yeah, right😏
Many, two many doctors now are just following protocols, they are not committed with their patients and are causing more problems than solutions.
This is where my husband is at. He’s been on a statin ever since his stroke in 2018. He experiences a lot of these side effects.
It seems doctors prescribe more and more pills !
Don’t forget who is telling your PCP and nurses what they can and can not do for you and others.
Medical Industrial Complex is the 4th branch of Government. Insurance companies and well funded govt studies are responsible for certain protocols/treatments.
Your PCP can get into trouble if they don’t do what the govt says ought to be done with your diseases/illnesses.
After my heart attack and stent installed they put me on a statin,that was back in march of this year to this day i'm not the same.I took myself off of them after 2 months.I have anxiety attacks , blurred vision , can't sleep , and ringing in my ears worse then it ever was before.Statins in my opinion should be outlawed period..
I was Prescribed Rosuvastatin 20 mg , October 3 , 2021, I Took My Self Off After 2 and Half Months later , I Also Have Ringing In My left Ear , Tinnitus And Insomnia , l Went Back To My Primary Dr , Multiple Times , Then To ENT Twice , Next To Audiologist . Right Ear Normal , left Ear low Pitch Normal ,High Pitch Very Poor . But Don't Need Hearing Aids . On And Off Numbness And Cold , Both Hands , Pinky And Flat Side Under Under Pinky To Wrist . Ringing Gradually Got louder December 14 , 2021 . Still Have Tinnitus In left Ear , After 12 Days Of 20 mg Prednisone , Ringing Started To At Times , Stopped Or Calm Down About 50 Percent .Also listening To Tinnitus Sound Therapy On UA-cam That Some Worked To Calm Down My Tinnitus Jet Engine Ringing Sound . I Don't Wish This On Anyone ! I Pray We All Tinnitus Suffering Individuals Recover Fast And Fully . Best Of Health ! Pete .👍✝️☺️💯
I accidentally ran out of my 20mg Rosuvastin and I started having panic attacks as I have never had before. I have never had an anxiety attack before so it was scary. I want off this drug but don't know how to take myself off of it without having panic attacks.
@@Steelviper61 ,Talk Your Dr. First , He Might Have You Taper Down , Or Stop . Keep In Touch . Best Regards ! Pete .
Has the ringing in The ears and panic attacks stopped now that you are off of them ?
I am 55 yr old male with idiopathic left ventricular cardiomyopathy. My cardiologist increased by Lipitor from 10mg to 20mg as well as my Entresto dosage. I currently suffer from sleep problems, nightmares, muscke aches, and most recently horrible anxiety and panic attacks. Recently, My PCP just prescribed me buspirone for the anxiety. Of course my cardiologist says my symptoms are from work stress and nothing to do with meds. I am upsetting my wife and kids because they see me acting like a fidgeting, nervous unable to cope child due to panic attacks . No-one believes me that I feel it is one of my meds, thinking the statin. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE APPRECIATED !!
Thank you doctor -- I think you just saved my life! On these things for 3 years after my 3rd heart treatments (2 surgeries) and having the side effects of all of these you showed -- but I kept losing my care givers and nursing help. God Bless you for putting this up on YT where I found it.
I was given statins by a doctor at my practice without the appropriate tests. I ended up extremely ill with hepatitis. The consultant finally confirmed it was caused by the statins. I now take plant sterols. My advice to anyone on being told statins would lower their cholesterol is to say a very loud NO!
@Mary Fenton what plant sterols do you take?
@@athomewithmelissa probably none,just running off at the mouth.
@@busterc6600 I think that would be more like you are the one who is shooting off your mouth plant sterols are used for lots of things there are a group of plants upstairs in that resemble cholesterol they might help reduce your levels of cholesterol they limit the amount of cholesterol those able to enter the body some plant sterols may also reduce much cholesterol that’s made in the body, there are things like vegetable oils nuts seeds and have been used for medicine for a very long time.
When you mentioned anxiety and depression, feelings of hopelessness; I could immediately relate. I’ve got sphincter of oddi disorder. I realized that I started having trouble around the same time I started taking the atorvastatin. I’ve been off of them for four days now. I think my stomach is getting a little better.
all in your mind
@@jonesy4588 No
My opinion is to try B12 and D for depression. You might be depleted by the meds. It helped me years ago.
Atorvastation is awful should not be on the market as caused me so much stress & muscle pain . Do not take
@@jonesy4588NO WAY JOSE😂😂😂
I was a family physician for a period of 4 years, 1988-1992 before specializing in psychiatry. Statins had just come out, I treated 55/60 patients with high cholesterol ALL of them complained of muscle aches & lethargy.
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Fake . I know many , including myself . Nobody feels anything . Maybe you prescribed for the wrong people, if even you are a doctor . No serious medical professional is going to waste his time here ….
@@wengelder9256 Not fake. I had not only physical but psychological complications from taking them. Are you a pharmaceutical rep, perchance?
@@laurelshugars2866 I just don’t believe any of the stories here . Statins may have rare side effects but when I browse through the comments here , statins seemed to be responsible for nearly any possible . People claim things ( claim to be a doctor , psychiatrist ) in complete anonymity . I take statins since ten years and in highest dose due coronary artery disease and I have never had any of these symptoms . Many people just blame there ailments on statins without any proof .
@@wengelder9256 8:07
high cholesterol has been shown to not be an issue , your body knows what it needs, and makes it.
Agree!
Yes high carbs and sugar seems to be the reason arteries get clogged.
My precious mother n law died and I believe statins made her more sick as she had a behavioral change she could no longer take care of herself.. she was a woman of strength and very wise and changed like over night...
I'm so sorry. My particular reaction, in addition to muscle pain and weakness, involved near psychosis. I have refused them for over 10 years now, and skip cholesterol blood work.
Immediately after starting statins my eyesight worsened and I was dazzled by sunlight. This was followed by cataract in one eye, but there's been no worsening since I gave them up. Statins have ruined my eyesight permanently
Don't talk crap
@@georgeking2369oh shut up and go eat some meds.
3 days after starting Crestor I woke up with blurry vision, green light flashes and floaters. Thought I had a retina issue. Ophthalmologist couldn't find any issues. Other side effects soon ensued including headaches brain fog and lightheadedness. Did not immediately associate with the statin nor did the doctors. After stopping a week later the side effects subsided.
I was put on Lipitor and within a month I would wake up at night firmly convinced someone was stabbing me in the thigh and calf muscles. In the morning, I would literally have difficulty walking due to the lingering pain ( bruising ? ). This happened every night. After giving my doctor an ultimatum, he agreed we should try Crestor. After about two weeks the cramps stopped and I have not had a minutes problem in the 10 years since. I guess it depends a lot on your particular tolerance levels and biology.
my parents took statins for 30 years. my mom, 84, has Alzheimers and my dad, 86, has dementia. they believed their doctor over my warnings. they have the cleanest arteries but have lost their minds. they are both finally off statins as I am their medical Power of Attorney. unfortunately it's too late.
So sad
They always believe people in white coats or organized crime aka the goverment.
Beyond sad
Glad in that time you got a PhD in chemistry and now know more then your doctor.
@@OkiDingo I actually earned a doctorate in naturopathy and someone has to step up to be their medical POA, so go back to your parents' basement.
@@hairtiecoocoo why would I go back to my parents basement? I don’t even live in the same country as them. I would like to see some peer reviewed journal articles showing a correlation between statins and dementia…..not just a single case study.
Thank you so much for this thorough step by step list and description of each side affects of Statins.
I sincerely believe between simvastatin and metformin, I am being poisoned. Unexplainable muscle/joint aches, feeling blue at times, bathroom/tummy issues, occasional sleep issues, elevated liver enzymes, etc, etc…. Think I’m going to try eating better, more exercise, and more mud runs! I’m 49 and not ready to slow down and be dependent on pills!
Metformin depletes B12.
My doctor increased my metformin from 500mg 1000 because my levels rose from 7 to 7.2 .I took the tablets and straight away got the trots .by the way slow release ones .I become to weeks I cut the tablets in half .now after 2weak I haven't had the runs at all.i think I can live with slightly higher sugar levels. I'll try to eat a better diet but as everyone knows it's easier said than done
You would be correct
The anxiety and depression, irritability and anger issues clear a lot of what I was feeling up for me.
Came off Edoxaban for an operation for bladder cancer and was prescribed Astorvastatin and I was in a terrible state, bursting into tears because I felt useless and my kids deserved better than I can give, completely hopeless feelings. Stopped taking them and feel better in the last week or so.
Thanks for this brilliant information.
I’ve also experienced anxiety and depression on a statin. I was only on it for like 3 weeks and coming off it was just as bad being on it. Off almost four days now. Hope things get back to normal soon.
@@jenniferschwager3099I'm having all these issues now with 40mg Rovustatin. I'm worried as my wife and children said I am a different person now.
Doctors should go over these side effects as it's part of informed consent.
Absolutely! I've Bern taking Atorvastatin for about 3 years and have almost ALL of these side effects, my doctor has been also treating the side effects! I was never told that these could have been related! I'm making an appointment tomorrow.
@@valtoton2982 -- I hope that appointment will be with a new doctor -- for your sake! (Prayer also helps).
@@valtoton2982 Stop taking that tablet now I have been through a nightmare for 3 months . I changed to another tablet I am absolutely fine , my life is so much better & happier .
Don’t you know we’re all supposed to stay off the Internet because it’s full of nothing but lies. We’re only supposed to listen to our doctors. 😂
@@patriciaoreilly8907 What tablet have you changed to?
Spot on. I have gone off statin medication and the change in my life was huge. The only problem I am having is my kidneys.
All the other side effects are gone.
Same here, permanent damage, I think.
8:07 😊😊
rosuvastatin Yep most listed side effects are experienced and hence stopping the drug.
Cholesterol is vital to life, cell repair, and hormone manufacture..
LDL is needed for atherosclerotisis, but is not causal by itself.
Oxidized and glycated LDL is causal, so one should dig deeper.. what causes LDL to oxidize or glycate?
Glycated is easy to answer. Elevated blood sugar increases glycation... So keep your A1C below 5.5.. but lower is even better.
Polyunsaturated fats (PUFA) oxidize easily. When your LDL has high PUFA it oxidizes readily.
When you eat lots of saturated fat, your LDL will go up, but it won't readily oxidize, unless elevated PUFA is present.
Eat lots of PUFA and saturated fats? Now you have lots of LDL which can oxidize easily.. recipe for disaster.
There are studies showing saturated fat promotes satiety, and people simply eat less calories, vs if they eat PUFA instead.
On top of this eating lots of PUFA, particularly Linoleic Acid, C18:2n6, will cause mitochondrial damage due to the presence in the cardiolipin molecule. Mid term this will lead to increased insulin resistance,and poor metabolic function on a cellular and macro level, aka elevated A1C. Long term cell death, or cancer.
Saturated fats also promote your mitochondria to reverse electron transport, which kicks out Reactive oxygen species.
You'd initially think this is a bad thing, but this actually signals the cell to become insulin resistant, as it has plenty of energy available. If this is a fat cell, it will stop getting bigger. With the proper hormonal signalling, such as low insulin, the fat cell will start to empty instead, leading to weight loss. The context of insulin resistance matters.
With all that.. why would you want to lower cholesterol with a statin?
Simply stop eating excessive PUFA, sugar, and carbs over your personal threshold. This is what turns LDL bad.
As you heal metabolically, and your bodies PUFA stores drop to appropriate levels, your higher LDL won't matter for atherosclerotisis. You'll also likely live longer, as studies show higher LDL is associated with longer life, which makes sense as cholesterol is needed for so much.
That was a really well thought out response. On PUFAs are you speaking of polyunsaturated vegetable oils? I absolutely eat more sugar than is best for health, but otherwise I eat a really good diet.
@@lilolmecj PUFA can come from any source, and adultered most of our food chain in the past 150 years.
Vegetable/seed oils are the primary source, but there are less know sources.
Monogastric animals, aka non ruminants, will sequester the PUFA in their own fat. So if they are fed a high PUFA diet, then their meat will be higher PUFA as well.
This is a major concern for pigs, chicken, etc. They can be as high in PUFA as some of the seed oils.
Cows and other ruminants convert much of the PUFA. While they are less good than grass fed, they are not that much higher in PUFA. Though I've read that grain fed runinants are higher in branched chain amino acids, which can have other issues
but you can't tell people diet and lifestyle change.... they wouldn't be able to push their drugs
What is PUFA ?
What is PUFA ?
I was recommended by the Doctor and the side effects where terrible muscles pain couldn't lift my arms and aches. Couldn't sleep and nightmares dry mouth feeling weak and depressed. So stopped Statins and started eating more natural foods and increased cycling a lot and ate lots of chilli ginger and garlic with added turmeric and feel great other than the Type 1 diabetic but a well life's hard.
They're working for me as of now, and gives me beautiful bloodwork.
I am looking forward to quitting them. So far so good.
I had cysts develop on my back while I briefly used Simvastatin. Never had any issues before or since I stopped
My full story is too long so I'll keep it short and sweet. I ended up with chronic muscle wasting disease from statins. I'd had two heart attacks and a stint placed but stopped all of the heart regiment pills that they'd placed me on. I haven't taken anything in almost three years now.
Same story here but my doctor is still denying as side effects...they are profitable for Big Pharna and doctors that prescribe them.
Just curious, are you taking a blood thinner? I was told it's necessary with a stent, but then, there are plenty of medical fictions to chose from :)
@@enmiredbythelazy4401 I too was told that I would have to take a thinner for the rest of my days. (My doc thought that I was doing a foolish thing but I had my reasons for making that decision.)
No, I'm not taking any blood thinners. Once in a while I take an aspirin for every day aches and pains that accompany age but it's rare that I take anything. Maybe a couple of regular dose aspirin a month.
I realize that not everybody is the same, so I would not encourage anyone to follow suit with my decision to quit taking all of my meds. That'd be their decision to make but, I feel healthier being off of all of that crap. Not to mention that it's a pain in the ass having to take all of those pills each day.
@@rogerlane5890 LOL, I agree :) Not taking anything either at the moment, even my supplements were getting to be a pain. Turns out they might have been contributing to issues, even my Ubiquinol, got to wondering if it might be an undiagnosed allergy to sunflower oil. Noticed some chest pain and more difficulty breathing after having blue corn chips and it's the only component they have in common with the Ubiquinol. Glad to hear drug-free is working out for you:)
@@rogerlane5890do you take anything natural for your heart? I read some said coq10.
My elderly mother has dementia symptoms, cataracts, kidney issues which I've learned could be from the statin so I'm stopping it and trying natural treatment
Excellent information. Thank you.
My cholesterol level dropped to 1.5 because first thing in the morning I mix lemon juice black pepper turmeric apple cider vinegar with 2 cloves of garlic and warm water make sure you grind the garlic and leave it in glass for 10 minutes and then add everything and drink it hope it help you
I just take a statin before bed.
Good for you if you can swallow it. I could not drink that stuff if I tried.
I have that without the garlic but might try it now, but I have cinnamon and olive oil with it, it was a phlem mix I got off Dr Mandell's site but added the turmeric and pepper,and cayenne pepper also, a bit of Stevie /eyrthritol can be added for sweetness. And lemon water with Psyllium husks also as a second drink.
@@seeingeye14 or just take a statin. That concoction sounds like it’s having a placebo effect.
@@OkiDingo yeah but bad side affects, memory loss, joint pain and cramps to point of needing walking stick, but back to normal within weeks of stopping them.
Enlightening, thank you. Medications are too casually prescribed by doctors who have little interest in monitoring patient reactions.
The truth is that too many doctors are merely administrative workers who just follow protocols and they don’t have any interest in medicine and neither in their patients’ health, for them it is only a job well paid. These kind of doctors put patients at risk and they are oblivious of the consequences of their actions.
That’s how doctors are trained now. To treat symptoms, not to cure. They want to keep you sick. That’s their payday!
@@Berlina18 truth
My Doctor Who is a type one diabetic takes a statin and she has all her family members on statins also. I wonder if they have side effects that she just ignores. 🤔
I am ordinarily a notably calm, kind person. Two weeks after starting statins, I was constantly agitated and prone to yell at my wife and kids. They thought I was going crazy. My wife became convinced it was the statins, and when she asked me to go off of them, I accused her of wanting me dead. Luckily, when I said that, I realized my behavior and thought patterns were getting strange, so I stopped taking the statin. Within a few days I was back to normal. I told my doctor, he did not believe my story. We tried a different statin drug...same thing happened, I became a raging nut! Stopped the statin, I became myself again. A year of two later, my doctor told me he had another patient with the same side affect (so now he believed me). I've lowered my LDL somewhat through diet, but now the doctor is pushing me to get injections of Repatha (which is not a statin). I'm afraid to try it!
Repatha is excellent, just very expensive. I did mot have any side effects. I had them all with statins😢
I've had some pretty violent dreams since taking Atvstatin.
Mostly zombie based and some other more graphic ones.
Not to mention the fatigue and the feeling of my left leg being wrenched from its hip joint.
My doctor just took me completely off mine. I was having horrible muscle pain and fatigue. So tired I would pass out sitting up watching TV which I never do. So tired I didn't wanna even do laundry. I have went to bed at 6 pm from being so tired all I wanted to do is sleep. And restless sleep. So guess I'll go with changing my diet as much as possible. No way I'm taking statin again.
I was on several statins over a year and half. They were destroying me. I would get these depressive moods and never thought it was the statins until I stopped taking them.
your best medicine in my opinion after a MI is a healthy diet, don't overeat, lose weight if needed and exercise. statins are not a cure for body abuse. they have side effects short and long term you may not tolerate. and they are expensive. I am 82, almost 18 years after a MI. I only take a 81mg ASA and a multi vite. I bike, walk, and avoid processed foods (fast foods). good health is a patient responsibility as well.
I was on low dose statins for two years and it made my bloodwork perfect. It did give me horrible dreams though.
Most negative side effects occur after 5 years that's why in other countries they are for short term use only whereas in NA they stay on them too too long.
Same thing happened to me.
My dad is on statins for his cholesterol and he developed bradycardia and had to get a pacemaker because of them. He is also really irritable and has memory loss. My dad has aggression issues.
My grandmother (89) has rapidly developed memory issues over the past year or so. Taking statin meds. Family members and doctors write it off as dementia, but it's more like amnesia! No one else but my mom and I are around enough to actually know her behavior and see how unnatural it is compared to what I have seen as dementia / alzheimers in others (runs in our family, great grandmother on her side had it...). My mom and I believe it is medication induced, but doctors and extended immediate family will either hear nothing about it or do nothing about it. So sorry you have to endure such a terrible and exhausting thing. And your loved one to go through such a thing as well. It is no picnic, to say the very least, with what we have and are going through atm...
You don't have to respond, as I know how difficult something like this can be and any number of things could be, but I am curious as to how things are going now. In any case, best wishes and take care. ❤
@@terrapinflyer273 He is the same. He still reads books and drives and plays pickleball and bowls. Also he conveniently does not remember how he treated my mom and I and my brother treats us similarly and his sons and wife are modeling after them.
@@KristinaUSA-x5n Sorry that you are going through this. Sending you sunshiny thoughts and wishes.
Every time I turn around I see more and more side effects for statins even when you didn’t think there was anymore. So yes I started CO Q10 and I’m going to change my diet and clean out my arteries naturally. I don’t understand why these doctors don’t give you a choice between seeing a nutritional list or doing your own research in order to clean your own arteries. The elderly need to have someone on the side to help them. Because a lot of people don’t know the risk until it’s too late. There should be a choice right off the bat. That’s all I’m saying. Food is medicine!
What do you recommend instead please? My elderly mother is on this and I want to stop it. She has developed dementia and cataracts and the kidney issues 😒 im beyond pissed off. I want to figure out something natural to do now instead. I pray it's not too late.
I was having pain in my hands when I did any work that required hand strength. It was so bad that I had trouble holding a glass of water to drink.
Was also getting strong leg cramps.
I started researching statins side effects. About the same time a neighbor lady had delveloped muscle weakness to the point she fell while using stairs. After much doctoring a muscle biopsy scheduled. The result was necrotizing meyosititus and was told to stop taking her statin (astorvastatin) immediately. She now walks ok but is taking an IV treatment once a month two days in a row. The treatments last abut 4/5 hours each day. It has been over a year since she started the treatments.
Please do some statin research. I told my dr. I was stopping my statins, he was not pleased but I said he could eithe cancel the prescription or not I was still not continuing, he acquiesced. Now 6 months later I have no pain and feel great. BTW I am 73.
All these medications ive been put on since i stopped using marijuana has caused me to gain nearly 30 kgs of belly fat! I think i will be talking to my doctor about prescription THC,i had no health problems when i had thc and cbd in my system,now i have type 2 diabetes, anxiety, chronic back pain,high blood pressure,ptsd,and mood disorder!
Change your diet first. Get rid of all the sugar pastries cakes ice cream bread fruit juice.
@@KAT-dg6el I did and so far I’ve lost 16 kg since last September of 2023 so I feel way better. I’m off statins,I’m down to half of my metformin,I’m off my blood pressure medication,and my back pain is better. I’ve cut out 90% sugar,I’m on a low carb diet,and the difference is unbelievable to say the least. Cutting out chocolate and soft drink was the 2 main things that was keeping me unhealthy.
Renal impairment while taking crestor 5mg. But doctors would not listen to me so I took myself off the statins altogether. Way to many side effects for my body to tolerate.
I did the same.
Apparently I have to repeat this often, the most common side effect of statins, the one that is most debilitating, is dementia, dementia, dementia! Because it strips the body of cholesterol, the myelin that covers the nerve tissue, is made of cholesterol. And your body will work to maintain the coating necessary parts of the body, it does not need memory for the body to function. So it strips the coating from the memory centers of the brain
Do you have any links to research papers of other sources to verify that claim? I'm very curious.
Atorvastatin gave me brain fog, muscle weakness, joint pain. However, rosuvastatin gives me no side effects and better lipid numbers.
Multiple peer reviewed journal articles have failed to show any association between statin use and dementia.
@@abeedwards this is known fact..ur brain is 70% of fats.. thats why its also known, to take omega-3 ( fat soluble vitamin ) to boost your mental.. fats is really needed by ur body..
@@FnLn55 my doctor switched me aswell
I was recovering from 2 TBIs when after a year, I ran out. I was taking Atorvastatin. I couldn't make it to the pharmacy easily and after 3 weeks of not being on these a friend commented on. how 'recovered' I seemed. I had been feeling better and better, really clear headed for a change but hadn't realized it until she mentioned that her boss (a.fat cat lawyer) had to go off the same medication because it interfered with his thinking. hmmmmmm. My doctor switched me over to Zetia.
I’ve experienced most of these symptoms. I’m stopping the statins and I’m going to instead take CoQ10 and white kidney bean extract, thats what my parents are taking instead of statins. They are very active and healthy.
How are things so far w the CoQ10 and white kidney bean extract? First I've heard of the extract. Looking to (possibly) get my mom and grandma off of these horrible drugs. They have all sorts of symptoms which seem to have progressed rapidly after starting statin use. Researching for weeks and still can't seem to make an informed decision myself, for them. Really wish doctors and the healthcare system overall was more competent, caring, and knowledgeable. :/
@@terrapinflyer273 the dr are working for the drug companies,they are all in cahoots with each other,and all they want to do is get you on drugs this is bad business
@@terrapinflyer273 8:07
Does red yeast rice help lower cholesterol
@@raejosephinegilg4123 It's claimed to.
Unfortunately, I had nearly all these sides effects. After struggling a few months, Pravastatin is the one I tolerate the most. Being on it for 6 months now.
I was 30 when my Dad had triple bypass surgery. I asked my doc to put me on Lipitor, hoping to avoid that in later years. I could not tolerate it due to muscle pain and weakness. I went off of statins for a couple of decades. Then at 67, my younger sister, 62, had triple bypass surgery, with sky-high cholesterol that they said was genetically linked. I shaped up my diet, but still could not get my level to lower. By now they had other statins, so I'm on Pitavastatin, and am not having side-effects. My cholesterol is nearly normal. I agree we don't know everything about long-term effects of these drugs. But you can die really young from heart disease and stroke. More people are living longer, which is probably why we are seeing many dementia cases. They could have died a lot earlier from heart attack and stroke. You should have informed consent, but it is your choice to make.
@@argusfleibeit1165 Exactly, i have a stent (high cholesterol and high LPa, plus stress) could be the causing factor of a 100 coronary artery blocage, so now on second preventive measures, including Pitavastatin 2 mg + Zetia. LDL below 55 mg now, and high HDL (sport and diet).
My Doctor has been pushing me hard to go on statins. This video helps me resist him. He can write the prescription I simply will not get the medication.
Big pharma tracks all these MDs and knows who is and isn’t prescribing their pills. They will get bullied by the pharma reps and even called out if they are not pushing the right volume. Heard this from two MDs.
I had severe hip pain after being on Prevastatin for a month. Excruciating hip pain. Put me in tears. I was the one- repeat , I was the one who figured out what the cause of my hip pain was through Dr. Google. My GP ( the one who put me on it) didn't make the connection. The orthopedic Dr didn't have a clue where the pain was coming from. Or the ER where I had to go to because of severity of pain that wouldn't let up. It pisses me off that doctors ,first thing they do is reach for the pad to put you on a poison. How about: let's discuss the different ways you can improve your numbers through diet etc...before I put you on poison for the rest of your life.
That is standard procedure. Put you on a statin then have you keep eating carbs. The ADA diet keeps A1C elevated. My doc advised I eat bread, fruits and rice with a 6.3 A1C in metabolic syndrome after having a TIAs.
Makes you wonder how some of these doctors got a degree to begin with, or if they have the desired passion to "first do no harm". I met a neurologist recently that tried to tell me that there is no such thing as nitric oxide in the human body. We were having a discussion about blood flow and circulation. Unbelievable!!!! I told him he might want to read up on that before doing anymore surgical procedures involving arteries and veins.
@@billbirch3748 How sad. Don't do it, Bill.
My doctor kept insisting that I must have a statin, so I challenged him on the value- apparently reducing the likelihood of heart attack and stroke from calcium plaques. So I had a coronary calcium CT scan - and have ZERO indicators of calcium build up. So now my doctor says I’m lucky that I don’t have them yet so I should take a statin to prevent them. However if they haven’t happened in the last 56 years, then how likely are they going to be in my remaining 20 years?
It’s been my observation that doctors received a memo that everybody needs statins. And of course they do exactly what they are told.
If you’re a diabetic and you have excellent blood test results they still want to put you on a statin.
Statins for you, statin for you, statin for you. Statins for everyone 🎉
But if statins are so great why is heart disease still the number one cause of death in the United States?
I could just hear Doctor’s after someone has a heart attack. Yep he should’ve gone on statins sooner.
I have most of those side effects now, that is why I don't want to add Statins to my medications :)
I fired my doctor when he told me he didn't care Why I had higher natural cholesterol but only wanted to put me on statins. it's a drug pushing game
I get that impression after dealing with the medical profession.
The same here. Without looking at my great triglycerides, high hdl, no insulin resistance, great C reactive protein. According advanced cardiologist calculation triglycerides/ HDL is much more accurate then total cholesterol/ ldl.
He tried to mock me, " are you now internet doctor"? I advised him to go on Internet, learn from advanced contemporary world renowned cardiologists, to learn from. Lots of knowledge was chalenged from 1970s, since he got his diploma.
@@evab2132
When dealing with people who know it all, the Socratic method helps.
If the doctor gets upset or frustrated.. it's time to find another.
Anytime someone brings me new or conflicting information, I try to stop for a moment and consider it. Ask for supporting evidence, and then do some research.
Looking down rabbit holes far enough, vs just dismissing conflicting arguments, is a difficult task, but it's one of the best ways to guarantee you are correct.
I agree 100% My doctor did the same thing. (legal drug pushes) My medical record now says patient will not take statin's in any form
@@Unsensitive Exactly you & I have the same belief.
I couldn't handle Pravastatin. I had stomach cramps, constipation and headaches. Felt like someone was kicking me in my stomach.
I started taking statins 2 years ago.After been on them for 6 months i developed the most terrible muscel pain in all major muscels,pins and needles in muscles.The pain was so severe i could not lift my leg up to change clutch when i tried to drive.I could not walk from my car to the shop door.Eventually i had to use crutches.Two years have passed i am now just able to walk without crutches get up off a chair without struggling.However i have had to take Methotrexate and Predisone medication to get through the day now as the Statins caused so much damage it also caused damage to my immune system..Hopefully it will not be permanent 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
And the other drugs to fix a drug causes side effects.
Thank ou so very much Doctor. Know i understand why it is i am issues like Muscle loss and the stomach issues as well. Why are these Doctors then still allowed to prescribe them so easily if they are not helping the aged. God bless you for this report.
I was put on statins 20 years ago and got the most horrible depression gave them up and depression stopped within 48 hours
My husband passed away suddenly on November 12 , 2021 . I truly believe it was the statins ! Taking them for over 15 years !
Sorry for your loss!!
🙏🏻
So sorry! Sending virtual hugs! This November, do something really nice & special to remember him by. Be kind to yourself.🕊️💞
My doctor suggested to increase statin dosage after I've complained about cramping, Charlie horses to the point I have to jump up out of my sleep to help alleviate the pain. It was my chiropractic that suggested to take coq10. I shared this with my doctor all he said was now you know. I pulled my self off statin and eating cholesterol free foods. My total cholesterol at that time was 202.
Everyone on my Cherokee side had the renal side effect and all our Dr's said, "I never heard of that".
Well he would say that as a stupid doctor who does not care enough what he is dishing out to a human being . Trust in doctors these days is nil . Plenty of great doctors out there don't suffer with quacks .
Statins are VERY NASTY! ….. but it brings $ BILLIONS to manufacturers. If I am not mistaken, Pfizer’s Lipitor sales went way over $130 BILLIONS before 2014 despite of multiple legal cases with broad range of side effects and damages to patients. Beside of side effects that were mentioned in this video, there are at least a dozen of publications that show severe memory impact as a result of statins use. The question about the ability of statins to lower the risk of stroke and myocardial infarction is still open. It’s shocking, but now long term double bling clinical trails were performed. However, there ate several studies that had shown no benefits of statins to prevent cardiovascular events
Pfizer is straight up evil
Clinical Trials are on human beings these days . Do your homework. Your body . Your choice . The days of the doctors know best have long gone . Covid should have shown this
@patriciaoreilly8907 exactly right luv!
Ok you have convinced me. I’ll take mine back to the Chemist.
Many “cures”seem worse than the disease……..
Thank God I've never taken it even though I'm prescribed it. MD's are on a big ego game. Their greatest concern is a successful malpractice lawsuit.
I took Atorvastatin and my enzymes tripled and I had to have a liver scan, I stopped taking it and the enzymes returned to normal.
My doctor insisted so I ended up in hospital 2x's with pancreatitis. What pain ... the 2nd time emerg doctor said Didn't we tell you ... I learned the hard way.
After watching this, I wonder.
Is this why I feel the way I do today?
I'm going for my Diabetes blood test and Urine sample plus foot assessment in the morning.
Nightmares, I am a teenager of 61 and had nightmares when taking generic Crestor too late at night. Doc suggested I take the statin late afternoon and that took care of the nightmares.
Regulate your cholesterol by your diet. These drugs are given so easily as part of protocols, even in patients with moderately enhightened cholesterollevels. Same counts for all those stomachmedications. They not only inhibit production of stomachacid/pepsine, but also prevent the absorbtion of vitamines what can lead to deficits if taken for a longer period. Except when really ill, do not take them.
Doctors prescribe statins as if they were aspirins. Too bad.
I believe Prilosec (omeprazole - PPI) played a major part in my dad's passing. Among other things.
I am having all of these symptoms right now. My doctor doubled my dose from 10mg to 20mg. Now I have bad muscles aches.back aches, numbness in hands, leg pain, having depression. anxiety, discoordinatoin insomnia and even nightmares. What should I do ? Discontiue? What about my Cholesterol ? My TOTAL number is 179.
I am a board-certified physician who often prescribes statins when diet and exercise fail. If side effects occur and are WELL DOCUMENTED then injectable Repatha is an expensive option.
I myself suffered excruciating side affects in the form Of intense vasoconstriction in my toes which produced the symptoms of frostbite. The tips of eight of my toes turned necrotic. Crutches for four months.
Let’s not forget Zetia ..a strange little med that works well or is useless.
We docs should try everything to reduce our patients lipids. Everyone knows of someone who lived to ninety eating brisket and swilling cream. I’m just sure that won’t be me😁
thank very much doc for your information..God bless
I have refused statins for over 10 years. They made me crazy. I'll live with my 200 plus cholesterol count instead, thank you very much. DISCLAIMER: 10 months later I must ammendment this statement. I know am on an injectable medication, RAPATHA, to bring my cholesterol down. The jury is still out on how I will be impacted by the side effects. Too complicated to get into here.
Ditto
200 plus … can’t you just lead a healthy life without medication ?
@@wengelder9256 5 foot 7, 152 lbs. Water aerobics 2x a week, kayak and horseback ride 3x a week in season. Carb and processed sugar free, little red meat. Quit smoking 1 year ago. Quit all alcohol 23 years ago... And, yes, my genetic background supplies me with about 240 total cholesterol count. Your comment struck me as a tad judgemental, but perhaps you were just curious. Perhaps I have answered your somewhat objectionable question.
I'm with you on this. I took Statins for about a week, got so dizzy I could hardly stand up, let alone drive a car and go to work and do my job. I know these drugs help some people, but it doesn't work for everyone. We are all different and doctors should not expect that everyone will have the same benefit from taking these meds. In some cases the Statins cause terrible side effects. I also think some doctors have invested heavily in the companies that manufacture these meds and they are thinking of how getting everyone on these meds in middle age will drive up the value of their stock. I also believe that when God decides it is time for you to go home, you go.
As of 2015 cholesterol is no longer a "nutrient of concern" - which is what actual science has known for a very long time.
My dad 75 and is taking a stain and he has all the sign effects u listed on here
Same with my dad, he’s 75 and experiencing same symptoms. Would greatly appreciate an update on your dad’s current situation. Did he stop the statin?
Weight gain...how did they get high cholesterol in the first place? (genetic, over eating, overeating from a behavioral problem?) Depression-often diagnosed in a middle aged to elderly patient, is it common in that age group (ditto for the rest of the symptoms). Is the use of statins causal in the side effects or just a witness to issues common to the age group? Is it more common in under 40 users? or do the studies look at the whole population of statin users where the demographics skew to older patients??
Well done! Thank you for the straightforward, accurate information.
How can you tell if the side effects are from statins or just aging process....fatigue? Muscle loss from statins or not exercising?
Stop the statins & if you feel better you’ll have your answer.
I’ve been on statins for about 27yrs, 1 thing I noticed very early on was restless legs syndrome, which I initially attributed to being on antidepressants for a couple of years. I decided to stop taking the statins in the last month, much to the disdain of my doctor who no longer wants me as a patient under his care, which is fine with me.
I had a heart attack at 55 whilst I was in hospital I was put on statins 4 days later I was whisked of for a scan of my liver, it turned out to be the statins destroying my liver, yet years later their always trying to get me on them, I've had horrible side effects that felt like I'd been hit by a truck I hurt everywhere, when I said to doctor what they were doing he didn't believe me and tried again to get me back on them profit before life is their aim.
I was prescribed statins a year ago, but never took them. I didn’t get worse, my bad cholesterol actually improved a bit, . So now had panicked doctor on phone “ OMG you didn’t take them ! I’ll,prescribe another, take that with your ramipril you just started.” Chemist phoned a few days later to check how I was getting on with ramipril, I mentioned persistent 24/7 headaches, muscle cramps, gut problems etc. He suggested to stop the statins, said doc shouldn’t have prescribed both together. Now headache 50% less, muscle pain very manageable, blood pressure fine..but I will not get hooked on those for life either. Statins are the best seller in the Pharma store. “ we have a statin for you too, and you’re ours for life “
I wonder how long would you experience these side effects after you stop taking these drugs? Because I have stopped for over a month now and I still feel dizzy everytime I walk or even when I am sitting at rest. I also have tingling hands and feet, random headaches, muscles pains, and chest pains.
I feel like my life was so much better before started taking them.
How are u feeling now dose it feel like your getting back to normal ?
Can happen in months or even up to a year!
Check your ferritin levels.
How long did u take them??
I think statins cause me to have chest pains as well I still have them a year later and I only took them for two weeks
Recently my cholesterol was 202, all other readings were in healthy range, 5’4” 104 pounds, don’t eat meat smoke or drink but Dr insisted I start statin regimen. I got tired of fighting the whole flu vaccine, pneumonia vaccine, colonoscopy etc so I agreed to the statins because I was tired of being treated like a fifth grader in the principals office for bad grades or bad behavior. I have absolutely no intention of taking the statins, but will make a better effort to include oatmeal in my diet and niacin regimen to bring the numbers down to what is considered an acceptable level
I’m like you 5 ft 1 and 112 lbs don’t smoke or drink you can get nigh cholesterol in your genes my mom has the same issues .. I cut my statin in half already and I’m going to ween myself off … it’s not good for you I e been on it for 20 years … enough already
Statins are not all the same. Had quad bypass at 59yo. After 28 months of brain fog, joint pain and muscle weakness, I switched from atorva-lipitor to rosuva-crestor. All of my side effects went away in just a few days, and much better lipid panel numbers for more than three years. Statins are not all the same.
Am on 10 mg Rosuvastatin for 2 months now. I am NOT getting much unusual pain or muscle aches. I am wondering if it is because of my daily fast long walks.
@@michaell3711 ... When I was suffering the side effects of lipitor-40, long walks were never a consideration ... too weak and painful. Switched to crestor-20 and started walking 150 minutes per week, and lost 40 pounds in 9 months. Avoid excess salt (preserved foods) to help reduce hypertension. Avoid beef to help reduce LDL (ground turkey works for me). Avoid excess sugars-carbs to help reduce A1C. And keep walking so you can cheat when you feel like it -- peace.
I was on rosuvastatin for two weeks. Stopped it six weeks ago. My legs ache 24/7 worse than when I was on the drug, At night when I go to bed my heart feels like it’s going to jump out of my chest and wasflopping all over I’ve discovered taking two baby aspirin stops that. And I no longer have control over my blood sugar. It would shoot up to 165 or even 200 for no reason. 1.5 LADA diabetic.
I took 200 mg of CO Q 10. Still side effects.
@@KAT-dg6el ... You should describe your arrhythmia to a cardiologist. I take a baby aspirin every night and a small amount of metoprolol twice daily, and my mild extra beats are no longer detected.
Also ... have reduced my rosuva-crestor from 20-to-10 ...
Feb'24 ... CHOL-140 ... TRIG-115 ... LDL-71 ... HDL-46 ... A1c-6.0 ... 🙂👍👍
All good observations but what is the alternatives?
Plants, psyllium husk, stop eating animals, exercise, the food you eat
CoQ10 and white kidney beans extract.
Wow....I have no issues at all with Statins......been on 40 mg Atovastatin for 4 years....nothing AT all.....I DO take Ubiquinol Co-enzyme CoQ10.....200 Mg with my statin every day...
But I am in VERY good shape, BMI of 24 and I weight train a lot. I also take creatine every day.
Give it another 10 to 20 years. And get back to us then. Did you take your covid vax as well. We can't forget to take that one , now can we ? 🙂
HELLO, I HAVE BEEN TAKING STATINS FOR ONE WEEK AND THE AMOUNT OF NIGHTMARES HAS INCREASED WHERE THERE WERE NONE BUT OCCASIONAL INCIDENTS. I STOPPED USING THEM BECAUSE OF THIS AND DECIDED TO EAT OATMEAL.
MY FRIEND DIED WHILE TAKING STATINS. SHE COMPLAINED THAT SHE HAD NIGHTMARES AND IT WORRIED HER UNTIL HER DEATH. THOUGH BASED ON HER CONDITION THEY STATED THAT IT WAS BEST FOR HER TO TAKE STATINS. I FEEL THIS MEASURE OF HEALTH CAUSED HER NOT TO LIVE AND RATHER JUST PASS AWAY BECAUSE OF THE LACK OF PEACEFUL REST SHE WAS RECEIVING. IT WAS TOO SAD FOR ME TO FIND THE SIDE EFFECTS OF TAKING STATIN COULD/ WOULD CAUSE NIGHTMARES.
SINCE I WAS PRESCRIBED STATINS AND HAD NIGHTMARES; I FIND THAT A BETTER DIET IS BETTER THAN TAKING STATINS IF THE PATIENT COMPLAINS ABOUT THE NIGHTMARES. SOMETIMES YOU JUST DON'T KNOW UNTIL IT IS TOO LATE. I MISS ROSE AND I FELT HELPLESS...
you are not alone see all the reactions . hope you feel better but it will take time. Rose will always be with you for she is in your heart
Interesting article. For me, i think a lot of Doctors might be prescribing statins on a "fire and forget" basis. Not having the time to adjust the dose and experiment to see which statin suits the particular patient best.
Of course. A lot of this is just medicalising a pretty poor diet and lifestyle. But that is hard to change in this society.
After a small heart attack, statins:tremor, loss of cheerful dreams, muscle pain,. joint pain, horrible depressive storms, short term memory issues. These drugs step on my liver function and subvert my mevalonate cascade repair process. No doctor insisting on this drug will have my time or money. "Statins are the most useless drug". Prof Timothy Noakes MD, exercise physiologist U of SA, Cape Town. Started Low carb and now triglycerides to HDL ratio=0.78! You shouldn't give these drugs to a human!
I had a check up recently and my cholesterol was a little high so I change my diet and take another test .which shows my cholesterol went down drastically. The doctor watch me with straight face and told me he is going to put me on astorvastin for life.he was shock at my respond .I told him hell no .we get in an heavy argument for about 25 minutes trying to convince me that it's for my best interest. Finally he said ok see u in 4 month for ur next cholesterol test.i have no intention of being overly medicated to please no doctor
i had the same experience with my endocrinologist. funny thing is i've never had high cholesterol, but she wants me to take it simply because i'm 62. NOT.
Be smart ..always good to do research.
don’t let them do it. I was on it for about 20 yrs and slowly went through the side effects never being told from my Dr. it could be from that. One pill, I was just told I ‘m dying from a rare form of cancer. Never knew all the side effects. attributed to statin drugs, Just like ill never know how I got this cancer.
Can’t understand why dr.’s push statins so much! I told my dr. that I heard that their effectiveness has never been proven to prevent heart disease, and she had a hissy fit!
I had an obese doctor telling me if I don't take statins I will die.
Lol 😂
Wonderful, I’ve been on atorvastatin for about 20+ years have all symptoms. Also had heart attack in 2011, now have a stint. Cardiologist told me a cause of the attack was that I had stopped taking my atorvastatin a few months earlier. I want off this med but I’m afraid, any advice? Don’t say consult Dr, as I am now an expat
If you have been taking atorvastatin for 20+ years then its not working. You should stop taking it and use diet and exercise instead. My doctor that I have now took me off atorvastatin which my previous doctor had me taking for several years. Within days I started having relief from the side effects. I was having to take Lyrica to combat the side effects and now I don’t have to take that anymore as well. My new doctor told me that I shouldn’t have to take the atorvastatin long term. That diet and exercise is the best way to deal with things. I just got my test results back from having a full panel of tests done and I’m doing way better now than I was while taking that drug. My doctor had me do basically the Keto type diet. Low carbs with high protein and fat. So I eat all the meat I want plus lots of green veggies and breakfast is usually eggs with cheese and either ham or bacon. Sometimes I make an omelette with several eggs plus bell peppers (green, red, yellow) and diced ham and any other veggies I want covered in shredded cheese. Sometimes I put some avocado on that omelette as well. So mainly I avoid bread in all forms, no sugar also I make sure to take in enough salt (with iodine), potassium and other electrolytes along with plenty of water. Black coffee or a good tea such as PG Tips or Tetley’s British blend with milk but without sugar are ok as well. I’m now off the atorvastatin for 5 years and I’m doing better than ever. Cholesterol levels are right where they should be and my A1C is perfect so I don’t take diabetes meds anymore either.
Seriously just fix your diet and exercise even if that’s just a walk around your neighbourhood. I found that I enjoy lifting weights so I do that and the only cardio I do is a ten minute walk twice a day.
You can do it, you simply have to choose to do it. Check out Dr Eric Berg he’s on UA-cam and has a billion videos to get you going. In fact he has a series of videos for beginners Keto 101 that are a great way to start. DO IT!! You will love how you feel within the first week or two. Cheers
@@prepperjonpnw6482 thank you very much👍
Doctors earn money when prescribing statins.
They don’t work as you found out.
You are more likely to get Diabetes from statins… or the numerous other diseases or serious side effects.
You won’t live longer either.
Just more pain.
…and mental fog, and increased dementia risk.
@@prepperjonpnw6482 EXACTLY!
I stopped using Statins and it felt like I was taking steroids. They cut me down for years.
There is also the issue that the reduction and absolute risk of a heart attack is relatively low, leading to a number needed to treat (NNT) that is in the range of 100. What that means is that in order to prevent even a single myocardial infarction, you would need to treat ~100 patients with statins. And if you look at al- cause mortality statns appear to have no beneficial effect. Some relatively recent studies have shown a U-shaped relationship between total cholesterol and all-cause mortality, with an optimum at a total cholesterol of a round 240.
Thank you.
Thank you, doctor, for this information. I am about to take this medication, but after reading the leaflet, I realize there are so many side effects.
So I decided to search on yt. To my surprise, there are behavioural effects. Thanks again and again.
Please look into the pathology behind peripheral edema with statin use. I had dependent pitting edema. I switched for the doctor from atorvaststin to rosuvastatin and it was worse and painful neuropathy. I had difficulty with walking. It affected my life significantly. I will never take another statin again.
What do you suggest that is better or more preferable than statins? EVERY drug has side effects. So which one has less side effects or less severe? Do the side effects of statins seem to build...become worse with continued use? Are they reversible if you quit taking?
change your diet WE DON'T NEED STATINS.....
Cut your carbohydrate consumption. Start at under 50 grams of carbs, with a goal of less than 20 grams until your numbers improve. Your triglycerides are the numbers to look at. Cholesterol is extremely important for your body, and shouldn't be looked at as something bad. Cut your carbs.
If they don’t increase the risk of “Cataracts “ do they increase the risk of Hyundais, Fords, Dodges, Chryslers etc?
I contracted shingles in my eyes! The most hateful pain, going!
I have been experiencing a flushing sensation in my legs and torso, muscle aches in my legs and back. My cardiologist increased my Lipitor from 10-20mg. I am also experiencing , terrible anxiety, panic attacks and I would say psychosis. I feel like my body and mind are racing and very hyperactive. It has to be this medication.
The risks of Statins out weigh the benefits
my dad has been taking statins from 2017 and got diagnosed with ALS in 2020, and passed away this year
I refused to take them - my body, my choice. And a calcium CT test shows zero calcification.
Wish you would have linked the previous video.
Definitely feel the anxiety on Rosuvastatin (20mg). Chest kinda "binds up"
Tolerable, but dont want it to last long term.
I'll be 56 and I've been on some type of statin for years and I'm in severe pain Everyday and Feel Like I'm 100 yrs old I cant sleep I have unexplained weight gain in my stomach I'm lightheaded and forget everything I have anxiety and depression because of this I'm a smaller frame women so why all the weight gain my skin irritation all the time. I had to have open Heart Surgery 5/2020 Now I am a diabetic but I dont this is why so Glad I seen these post. I'm stopping Statin right now. I do have severe Nightmares. I've had a good life and was raised well it's this medicine Im done Im letting go and Let God. I also have Cataracts 🙏🏽
Check ferritin levels. Open heart surgery causes loss of blood.
If ferritin is less than 50. Get a infusion.
This info cost me 20k and hours or research.
Good luck. God Bless.
No discussion of tendinitis or tendon rupture? Statins inhibit some tendon enzymes in vitro testing.
I have been taking statins for several years and have had headaches, feeling tired, disrupted sleep and a dull ache now and again in my right side, I have stopped them for a while and my headaches have gone and the ache in my side has almost disappeared, other side effects were a dry throat and cough, all gone but I still feel tired all the time and blame much of it from contracting the covid virus and the awful vaccinations that I believe have lowered my immune system because since the virus I have had several bouts of flu like symptoms, not severe but a nuisance. Fingers crossed it will resolve itself.
I'm 56 yes but used to have nightmares taking them