Atorvastatin side effects YOU need to KNOW!

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Atorvastatin side effects YOU need to KNOW!

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This video looks at fatal Atorvastatin side effects and common Atorvastatin side effects. This video explores most common questions asked about Atorvastatin and its side effects especially when potentially fatal especially in older adults.It also looks at Atorvastatin use with alcohol, grapefruit and muscle pains.
It also explores commonly asked questions such as What is Atorvastatin? , Why is my doctor recommending Atorvastatin? , How does it work ?, How should I take Atorvastatin? , What happens if i miss a dose?, What should I avoid while taking Atorvastatin?, What are possible other drugs that can effect Atorvastatin?. Who should ABSOLUTELY NOT take this drug?, What are common side effects?, What are serious side effects?, Can the elderly take Atorvastatin?
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@geoffreydonaldson2984 3 жыл бұрын

My cholesterol levels were the lowest level of concern when I was prescribed Atorvastatin; I reduced my fat intake which, after living most of my life in logging camps where rigorous outdoor work in the cold requires high caloric intake daily-and a lot of fatty foods-it was a big change for me. Subsequently I had a stent emplacement in a secondary coronary vessel and the doctor performing it said my other blood vessels were entirely clear and unobstructed-“to last you the rest of your life” (I was about 60 years old at the time). But I began to have severe muscle pain problems after about half a year of taking 40mg of Atorvastatin daily. I decided to cut the dose in half and inform my doctor-at which time I asked him why I was taking statins when I’d changed a very fatty diet and my coronary vessels were seen to be clear of cholesterol build-up. I asked to have my cholesterol levels checked again and they were well below the level of concern. But my doctor insisted I continue taking it at a half-dose-I have a heart with co-mordancy due to COPD/emphysema. Unfortunately the dose reduction didn’t eliminate muscle pain-in fact, it continued to get worse. So the doctor (the cardiologist) switched me to 20mg of Simvastatin. That helped somewhat, but the muscle pain kept getting worse (just at a slower rate). It became intolerable (and I take opioids for spinal injuries-have for 20 years-but it didn’t cover the muscle pain at all and I don’t want to increase it anyway). The solution, finally, has been to take what my GP calls a “statin holiday” (a play on words from “stat” or “statuary holiday”): an eight to twelve week period of no statin-until the pain has gone away completely for a few weeks; then I resume the 20mg Simvastatin until the pain gets intolerable again-which seems about three or four months. I suppose it’s better than not taking it at all, but if there was no other recourse, I’m afraid I would elect not to take it at all. The pain is not worth the supposed benefit-especially as my cholesterol levels are low now.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Geoffrey, thank you for sharing your experience for other viewers.It is difficult for both prescriber and patient alike, as the prescriber wants to follow best practices and guidelines and you have to deal with the side effects.Drug holidays are a possible solution.Not sure if you tried Co-enzyme Q10 to mitigate the the side effects of the Statin.Ultimately, its is a shared decision with you and your Doctor weighing in the benefits vs risks with your unique medical history.

@geoffreydonaldson2984 3 жыл бұрын

Think Your Health : thnx for getting back. Yes, it’s important to do any of this in conjunction with one’s doctor(s), as I have done. They’re always relieved whenever I tell them that I’m back “on” statin again after a short ‘holiday’ and haven’t simply abandoned it-which, I suspect, a lot of people do (it’s as easy as google to find that there’s an extraordinary amount of controversy about stains, and that might serve as a rationalization to quit taking it altogether because of side effects). My doctors have all recommended Co-enzyme 100 and of course I take it daily. If it helps (perhaps a little obscure to me, what with other condition), I’m all for it: Co-enzyme doesn’t come with a long list of side effects.) Thnx again.

@cynthiaberry8849 3 жыл бұрын

I think you are so right same thing was happening to me I left it alone and I try not to eat too much I'll cut back on ice cream which I love and it went down from 236 to 2:22 you ain't living when you in pain like that I couldn't even wash my ass without having chest pains stop that medicine and I didn't have no more chest pains I'm not telling you to follow me you do what's best for you I couldn't even move the washcloth to to Ben to wash that's how bad that medicine had me

@elizabethsarbach7841 3 жыл бұрын

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@kevinfalcao8657 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Geoffrey for your interesting history. This is what helps others in evaluating their symptoms and ask meaningful questions of themselves and their medical practioners.

@joejetson6687 3 жыл бұрын

I`m 73 years old,my VA doctor put me on Atorvastatin,about 2 years ago,and she told me absolutely nothing about any side affects,my wife,also takes Atorvastatin,and we both Suffer,a Tremendous amount of Pain in our Legs,and body,headaches,Tired all the time,no Energy to do anything,and before we were very Active and Full of Life,I Thank God with All my Heart,for seeing this Video,we threw our Atorvastatin in the Trash,Where it Belongs,3 days ago,I Hope and Pray to God,we Do not have any Permanent Damage,and will start to Heal up,and be our old selves again,I`m Extremely Angry about it,and it crossed my mind to get a Lawyer and sue,when we get our Health back,we are going to start to exercise again,something we did on a regular basis before we started taking Atorvastatin,and definitely watch our Diet,God Bless Everyone and stay Safe

@johnriley215 4 ай бұрын

Same story for me.

@claireshroff2095 15 күн бұрын

After stopping it, how long before I get back to normal…?😊

@MrAgent11421 3 жыл бұрын

I've been on 80 mg of Atorvastatin for about 10 years now. My cholesterol is normal and I've never had a problem with Atorvastatin; and I am 81 years old.

@HelgatheHorriblez 3 жыл бұрын

As a chronic case manager- I found this very helpful. Some patients aren’t aware that their complaints may actually be side effects from their current medications. It’s very important especially when multiple pharmacies and/or multiple doctors are involved that we consider the possibility of a drug/drug interaction as well. I know of at least two cases where such a thing has occurred with my patients- but I caught before the mail order pharmacy was able to fill the order.

@foreverknight1109 Жыл бұрын

On statins for over 10 years! Under Drs care. the worst 10 years of my life; Severe muscle pain; I that I would be better off dead; made me be on heavy narcotics. I went off statins on a carnivore's diet; pain subsided; Reduced muscle pain; feel great; on the new diet ate what and as much as I want; lost a shit load of weight; now I have a new great life

@johnriley215 4 ай бұрын

Life is great without statins

@michaelbarker742 3 ай бұрын

I started carnivore this past Monday.

@brunoboaz7656 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained! My doctor never took the time to explain anything. His attitude was "I prescribed it and you'll take it because you need it. "

@dianeshelley6458 3 жыл бұрын

Be careful with statin drugs some people just can't take the pain they cause. There is meds that are not statins. Just find one your insurance will pay for. Your insurance will tell you which one.

@bojomojo4109 3 жыл бұрын

Dump your doctor and find another one.

@susantroupe9341 3 жыл бұрын

Try looking online for information on statins . They are not what you think. Drs are told they must prescribe these meds. They do not reduce cardiovascular events by 30% like you are told. It’s more like 1% if that. Big pharma is making billions on these destructive meds. Do your own research people!!

@cherryseptember8697 3 жыл бұрын

@@susantroupe9341 Totally agree with you. Find Dr Paul Mason on You Tube for excellent talks on this.

@litosongconarvasa9221 2 жыл бұрын

Same as my doctor.

@loristroutgmail3715 3 жыл бұрын

Was on 80mg a day after bypass surgery. Could not remember things, was confused, knew something was wrong but thought it was a side effect of the coronary bypass surgery. Went to my doc for a respiratory illness, she decided that 80mg was too much, my lipids were very good and went down to 40mg a day. Several weeks later I realized that my memory was improved and I wasn't fogged out all the time. I started cutting the 40mg in half and next visit my lipids were still good. I told the doc and she prescribed 20's. I immediately started cutting those in half. When the next couple of labs showed my chloresterol was still good, I told the doc about cutting the 20's in half and my memory had greatly improved and wasn't nearly as befuddled as before and I'm just on 10mgs a day now.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with other viewers.

@kimberlyquinlan6788 3 жыл бұрын

Our brains need cholesterol to function.

@uncleuncle8794 Жыл бұрын

@tonygodfrey7813 Жыл бұрын

The point is that only you yourself know just how much medication your body can tolerate. Do you not think that by keep cutting your medication down. That you may actually not need that particular pill.

@maragrace820 Жыл бұрын

really? you are still taking the poison? you are just delaying bigger issues

@colt10mmsecurity68 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been on atorvastatin for about 20 years due to cholesterol being hereditary. Without it my numbers would skyrocket. I haven’t suffered any side effects that I can tell and I’d say it’s probably saved my life. I for one would swear by its use. Also, I’m NOT over weight and I exercise.

@bobbyk9939 Жыл бұрын

As a runner who puts in over 2,000 miles every year for the past decade and lift weights 3 times a week, I was getting bad muscle pains in my legs and whole body after workouts and running. I didn’t know the side effects as being muscle pains until after so many running injuries in my leg muscles. I thought because I turned over 51 years old , it was Father Time coming after me. Then after watching KZfaq videos by Dr Berg, I realize it was the Atrovastatin. My marathon was not easy and my legs cramped up about 10km earlier than it normally would for distance I run.

@jayne5185 3 жыл бұрын

I had a lot of the side affects, I was taken off the tablets 3 months ago and I feel amazing. No more headaches, joint pain, fatigue, muscle fatigue. After watching this im glad I went to see my GP and feel it was the right decision. Thank you so much

@jayne5185 3 жыл бұрын

@Giovoni Metro nothing at the moment, I can't get in to see my Dr with the restrictions. I've changed to a plant base diet too. I had blood test about 2 weeks ago and I've just realised I haven't chased them up. Will do Monday.

@mojisolaakinbohun2412 2 жыл бұрын

@Giovoni MetroI want to thank thegiovomi for educating people on the side effects of simvastatin actually this is the first time coming across your program the Utube.

@johnriley215 4 ай бұрын

Same for me.

@michaelshelley1289 Жыл бұрын

this drug pretty much saved my life...i went from a cholesterol level of 340 down to 160.....i did have the muscle pain when i first started it....but not any more.....glad i was put on it!

@yardrail3432 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for making this video doctor.. Lots of food for thought, i.e. I wonder why my doctor didn't inform me of any of these side effects when prescribing this drug to me. Gratitude and Respect.

@edwinwise6751 Жыл бұрын

I detected a change in my cog skills a few weeks after starting a statin program . I was told the benefits would outweigh the side effects. I finally had to decide between renal or cognitive decline. I would rather be able to think clearly and let the chips fall where they may . After 2 weeks my skills improved markedly after I discontinued the statin

@johnriley215 4 ай бұрын

Same for me.

@jeremypearson6852 3 жыл бұрын

As my doctor rightly points out, the advantages certainly outweigh the risks. This video does a sensible job, but too many of the media try and scare the daylights out of people.

@lindanwfirefighter4973 3 жыл бұрын

No no no. There are ZERO benefits to taking a Statin drug. If lowering your cholesterol is your aim than try Red Rice Yeast instead. No risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s which is what will happen if you take it for about 5 years. There is a 1 to 1 relationship between Statin drugs and the development of Alzheimer’s as it robs your brain of the fats it needs each day to heal itself. You as a man also face the dangers of it eating your joints away thus requiring joint replacement.

@tinaashley7802 3 жыл бұрын

I took this and had side effects so bad I couldn't sleep or sit because of muscle pain,walking was affected to,within 4 days of stopping it I felt a lot better,really scared when it happened,I will never take it again

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience to other viewers.

@barbarabarham3011 3 жыл бұрын

Yes me too , I was completely disabled, couldn't even comb my own hair, my doctor said it wasn't the statins but PMR, have been on steroids to control the symptoms ever since ,eighteen months, but I an CONVINCED it was the statins, Iwas perfectly ok before taking them.

@cookmaster3626 3 жыл бұрын

If you hava muscle pain following statin use, you should get a check done for CPK level. Statins tend to raise teh CPK level and a higher CPk level can cause your muscles to degrade or sort of like dissolve in layman's terms. Sometimes the CPK level can also be due to below normal Vit D. Any time you have a muscle pain have the CPK level checked not very many physicians do it but i learned about it from mine. Some tiimes a differrent cholestrol lowering drug will not affect the CPK. Remembe that a higher elevated level of CPK canaffect the Hear muscle too. Just what i learned from my experience with cholestrom med use.Feel free to share your experience

@joycedouglas1636 3 жыл бұрын

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@johnriley215 4 ай бұрын

Ditto

@dsjoyful14ever 3 жыл бұрын

I was on Atorvastatin for 2 years at 80mg daily. I have Diabetes Type 2 and high cholesterol. The drug really lowered my bad cholesterol levels; however I developed severe muscle pain in my legs and had to stop taking it. I am now going the "natural" route recently taking Cholestipol and Red Yeast Rice. I was told it takes longer to show a reduction in high cholesterol levels but I am willing to bear with it until it shows reduction progress. I will never take a prescription statin again. I am also starting Co-Enzyme Q10 as well. The Cholestipol tends to constipate but I am drinking a lot of water and eating prunes to combat it.

@tamilselvam6927 Жыл бұрын

I was told Statins made from red yeast rice, you may need to check on that.

@steve-r-collier Жыл бұрын

you did the right thing..my dad had a bleed on the brain stroke on 40mg of atorvastatin,the first thing they did in hospital was take him off statins

@rhambabisun Жыл бұрын

Thank u Doc for this inf0

@MargaretWestwood-og8sd 4 ай бұрын

This has proved what I have been telling my doctor ,I will find an alternative as these are making me so ill ,wigh terrible pain in my back due to yrs of kiney pain in my back ,I should know my own boxy after 38 yrs of suffering constant kidney problems and having my bladder lifted, I cannot take pain any more ,but dictod tells me if h cong txkd them I will die ,,I have stopped taking them,and intend to find another way through another chanel, Chinese??,or another professional,,

@HeatherJRedhead Жыл бұрын

I’ve been taking this for several years with no problems at all .

@nirmalasamarasinghe2277 3 ай бұрын

I am 55 yes old but my doctor is given this medicine ,

@gloriasharkey1118 3 жыл бұрын

I've discontinued my statin....makes me feel tired, muscle aches...so I'm changing my diet to plant based foods. we'll see what happens in about 30 days!!! Thanks for the information.

@dianeshelley6458 3 жыл бұрын

Statin drugs have horrifying side effects. I will never take them again.

@SSGTA440 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianeshelley6458 Sorry to hear that...I have been taking a stain for 4 years after my heart attack....NEVER had any troubles, never tired, no aches, pains....nothing...but.....what I DO take is Co-enzyme coQ10. That is very important...

@dianeshelley6458 3 жыл бұрын

@@SSGTA440 I also take Coq10 but it didn't lower my cholesterol.

@SSGTA440 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianeshelley6458 CoQ10 is involved mainly in muscle cell development....statins can deplete the body's ability to generate muscle mass. I have been taking the instant acting Ubiquinol Co Q10, and since my attack, I have been working out, have a BMI of 24 and have developed serious muscle mass....But I also went on a health regimen....I am in terrific shape for a 64 year old guy. Everything else needs to be working in unison.

@dianeshelley6458 3 жыл бұрын

@@SSGTA440 it also helps lower cholesterol. I take ezetimibe it is a cholesterol lowering medicine, it's not a statin drug. So far I'm doing well on it. No pain at all.

@woodloren2724 3 жыл бұрын

It boils down to every body reacts differently ,but it's good to know side effects.

@jimjohnston3188 2 жыл бұрын

I was prescribed Atorvastatin in July of this year. My cholesterol wasn't particularly high so I don't know what my doctor was trying to accomplish. After taking medicine for about 8 weeks a blood test revealed my blood sugar had risen 40 points to about 160. Shortly afterwards I developed joint pain in my hips (at the time I was walking about 5 miles daily or cycling 25 miles for excercise). After taking my normal walk one day I began to cough uncontrollably. I could feel my sinuses draining into my lungs. Joint pain also increased significantly. At the beginning of November I began to suspect the Atorvastatin was the cause. I stopped using the drug and contacted my doctor. Because of Covid my doctor was only doing virtual appointments so I was unable to have him actually examine me. The cough worsened and a chest X-ray revealed bronchitis which was treated with mild antibiotics. I felt somewhat better however joint pain was increasing to the point where I had trouble getting out of bed and moving around. Eventually the cough came back, worsened, and I was diagnosed with pneumonia . I'm recovering from the pneumonia and have an appointment to see a rheumatologist to see if thr joint pain is permanent or can be reversed. Atorvastatin quite literally ruined my health. I cannot walk the distances I used to and I struggle with the urge to cough constantly. Perhaps not life threatening side effects, but centainly life changing side effects.

@qormi1000 Жыл бұрын

I ended up with bad liver problems (after only taking them for about 8 months) and my doctor said I had to stop them now because of that. I really didn't want them in the first place, but doctors tend to keep pushing you to take them.

@dnields Жыл бұрын

"After taking medicine for about 8 weeks a blood test revealed my blood sugar had risen" Same here. This is what they never tell you. I was placed on Atorvastatin with a barely above average cholesterol reading. I was already on Lisinopril for my blood pressure (which was also under control and doing fine) but I was also placed on a second blood pressure medication (Amlodipine) at the same time as Atorvastatin. My blood sugar skyrocketed after being put on these unnecessary meds. Health care "professionals" NEVER explain how these drugs can cause your blood glucose to spike... sending you into pre-diabetes or full blown Type 2 diabetes where you otherwise would have no reason to. I stopped taking both of those meds and my blood sugars have been slowly but steadily heading back to normal.

@vericacvetkovic9093 Жыл бұрын

@@dnields Wow

@vericacvetkovic9093 Жыл бұрын

Goodness!!!

@tenabarnes3269 Жыл бұрын

Lisinopril and Amldopine are the same drug, like Advil is the brand name and ibuprofen is the drug. Lisinopril brand name Amlodopine drug

@sandraoconnor1712 3 жыл бұрын

Omg I’ve been on statins for years and have been living with terrible pain in every part of my body. I don’t leave the house because of pain. Need to get off these sooner rather than later.

@sister3130 2 ай бұрын

You just stop eating animals, that's the answer, no butter

@redsail110 3 жыл бұрын

I have taken Atorvastatin for many years, most recently taking 40mg every other day. The Rx was from my cardiologist. Recently I have noticed some memory problems. I reported the memory problems to my internist during a wellness exam. The internist speculated that the problems could be side effects of the Atorvastatin and recommended that I discontinue taking it for three weeks as a test. I did so, and by three weeks the memory problems seem to have disappeared. I reported this to my cardiologist and he has discontinued the Atorvastatin until next month to establish a new baseline of cholesterol without the drug and will go from there. For your information, My age is 82 years.

@esjabear1168 2 жыл бұрын

My experience was similar. Age 76; not diabetic. Symptoms: severe brain fog, and memory problems. I'd been taking Atorvastatin about 30 years. Suspecting the statin, on my own I discontinued it. The symptoms disappeared rapidly, and were mainly gone after 4 weeks. I informed my primary care doctor, who did not disagree with me.

@gzmz1993 2 жыл бұрын

My mom on artorv. For 30 years has brain fog. Muscle weakness memory loss head aches told her doctor, she sent her to Nuorologist. He only prescribed more meds. I said f-- this. I took her atorv. Away for 4 weeks. She feels like a kid again. No more head aches no more brain fog and has gained some of her memory. She is 82. Will have her cholesterol ck in another 6 weeks.

@jimlogan3597 2 жыл бұрын

I'm 70 and I've been on these tablets for 35 years. For the last few years I've been on 40 mg a day. I'd love to give them up but I'm worried about the effects of too much cholesterol which some people can't reduce with diet alone.

@gzmz1993 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimlogan3597 That’s my mom. After 6 weeks off of cholesterol meds hers was 280. She got scared and went back on them. I don’t know what to do. Doctors refuse to acknowledge it.

@sharronpettis384 2 жыл бұрын

Raw garlic for cholesterol

@louiecortino1124 2 жыл бұрын

I have taken atorvastatin 40 mg. Now , I'm always feel stomach and muscle pain.

@jazminjohnson627 2 жыл бұрын

The same her I’m taking 20mg and still I have muscle pain every night I’m 70 years old and what I did cut it in half but still once in awhile I still fell the pain ..

@andrewcd1957 2 жыл бұрын

I am 65 years old. I have been prescribed Atorvastatin after a heart attack and a triple heart bypass. I was started on the maximum dose of 80mg and after complaining of suspected side effect issues have had the dose reduced to 40mg. I still have issues with joint and muscle pain. Particularly in my hip joints and lower back after walking a certain distance. My hips and lower back have been X-rayed and no problems were found. I am convinced that my pain is due to side effects from the statins. I am taking vitamin D3 and coenzyme Q10. My GP has referred me to Physio in order to resolve my joint pain.

@michaelolden5655 Жыл бұрын

You should avoid consuming liquids like grape juice and other citric acid containing drinks.

@francischandrahasen2968 Жыл бұрын

After a mini-stroke, I was prescribed atorvastatin & aspirin some months ago. I was on rivaroxaban for a few years as I had blood clots in my lung from a long flight from Vancouver to NZ. I used to have a mouthful of blood in the mornings when I got out of bed. I stopped taking aspirin. My doctor advised me not to stop taking aspirin. I ignored his advice. The atorvastatin was making me feel tired & weak. I was being forgetful. I stopped taking the statin. I changed my diet. I am taking an aged-garlic pill. I feel great.

@silvanusforth1180 3 жыл бұрын

I had muscle pain at first taking it. But I’ve been taking a COQ10 with it and the pain has gone. Been on it for at least five years.

@thysdup 3 жыл бұрын

Same. CoQ10 is the way to go

@randysworld1258 3 жыл бұрын

How much CoQ10 would do the job. I have Qunol liquid coQ10. Bottle says 10ml. How much should I take a day?

@lessehead 3 жыл бұрын

@@randysworld1258 I take 200 mg per day, as per my cardiologists instructions.

@veronicatompkins6515 3 жыл бұрын

I'm on 5mg for couple years no side effects I'm good God is good 🙏🙏👍

@swtbbyjms3806 3 жыл бұрын

How would one know if god was not good?

@georgebrill6549 3 жыл бұрын

I was on Statins, and U started having memory problems. A friend asked me if I was on statins. I said I was. He said the same thing happened to him when he was on statins. I stopped taking and the memory problems disappeared.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@tbrown2302 3 жыл бұрын

What did you take as a replacement?

@patmccaffery6454 3 жыл бұрын

At least he thinks they have 🤣

@andyeahsowhat74 3 жыл бұрын

I had a lot of muscle pain and memory loss. My son told me about a new drug to lower cholesterol and it doesn’t have serious side effects like statins It’s called Ezetimibe He takes 10 mg and has no problems.

@johnriley215 4 ай бұрын

Diddo

@sumobear2031 Жыл бұрын

If only all Dr's explained the drugs uses, side effects and dangers of prescription dugs in such a simple and easy to understand way. GREAT video

@rickhernandez4269 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. I stopped using the drug even though my c level was at 223. Too many back and muscle pains. Fatigue etc. it’s not worth it.

@Pamper04 3 жыл бұрын

The Muscle Spasms, UTI’s with Bladder Spasms, and Indigestion have been almost intolerable. I had NO IDEA that this medication could be causing me this pain. I have so much inflammation in my hands and feet each morning. Nope!!! Not taking this anymore!! I’m stopping this mess effective TOMORROW!! I didn’t even know that it was supposed to be taken at night. NO MORE!!

@marydemos7519 3 ай бұрын

I took Atorvastatin and had the worse gas and diarrhea. I am 73. I will never take it again!

@shanelewis617 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I was prescribed that durg and experience the muscle and joint pain, I just stopped talking it! I'll let my doctor know when I go back in to see her next month!

@theultimatereductionist7592 Жыл бұрын

This is my 3rd month on tizanidine to relieve muscle cramps in my feet. 4mg/day I have NEVER had medicine that makes me THIS immediately and DEEPLY sleepy. I have been on 80mg Atorvastatin daily to lower my cholesterol for 2 years now. It has worked wonders at lowering my cholesterol. And I am on 5mg daily of Lisinopril. I admit that I feel chronically sleepy. Yet, sometimes at night, I CAN'T fall asleep. So the tizanidine helps me sleep.

@sterlingc7000 3 жыл бұрын

It caused incontinence in my older friend. After stopping the drug, all went back to normal.

@lafayettedurham3257 3 жыл бұрын

Yy Uds 41st.

@thomasdonohue1833 2 жыл бұрын

Another thing I'd like to add is statins also cause cataracts. I went to the opthalmologist two weeks ago and discovered I have cataracts in both eyes but they are too small for surgery. Cataracts have to be a certain size before insurance will pay for the surgery. I attribute these cataracts to the taking of atorvastatin. Hopefully getting off the poison my cataracts won't grow any bigger. I'm infuriated because I never wanted pills and only took them because my doctor insisted. These pills destroyed my quality of life. People of the world need to stand up and sue the drug companies and the doctors who push these poisonous pills.

@dennisreed3382 Жыл бұрын

If you are over 50 you will start to see cataracts. Does have anything to do with what you take. It's a part of aging, your doctor should have told you that.

@thomasdonohue1833 Жыл бұрын

@@dennisreed3382 statins most certainly cause cataracts as do many other meds

@roypribble2233 Жыл бұрын

You would of had cataract sooner or later anyway. Cataract surgery isn't a big deal today. It's a 10 minute procedure, no pain whatsoever. 10 years ago it cost $400 per eye an nothing under Medicare. Infact, I didn't realize I needed cataract surgery. You'll know when it's time to have it done. It could be years down the road.

@aladrasullivan9018 Жыл бұрын

It's also changed my vision!

@genemaughan1046 Жыл бұрын

Yes, I have had Cataract removal in my right eye because of Statin use, same with my brother.

@wendellpeters5083 3 жыл бұрын

Three years ago March 28, 2018, I had a triple heart bypass. Two years and nine months later, I have six pills daily in my system, including atorvastatin. side effects, bruising, joint pains, excessive bleeding, depression and suicidal thought. I asked Jesus, did you not say your wounds have healed me, why then? So being me, I'm asking, seeking and knocking.. and I find myself of youtube. Eric Berg and Nadir are discussing reversing heart disease with nutrition. Long story short.. Since Christmas 2020, I'm off of my meds, and blood pressure and health are normal. Thank Dr Eric Berg, thank you Dr Nadir Ali, thank You Jesus Christ, amen :)

@jakobmuire2355 Жыл бұрын

I totally stopped taking statins before it destroys me.

@joyvaughan-watkins9902 7 ай бұрын

My Husband had been taken Atorvastatin for nearly 20 years. He had no real side effects until about 3 years ago when he developed joint pain in one knee. This gradually deteriorated and spread to both legs causing him to need a stick for support when walking. We struggled to get him a GP appointment because it was during the pandemic, but when we did the Doctor did not seem too concerned and at no point mentioned the use of Statins. My Husband continued to deteriorate, with terrible pain in walking, lethargy and fatigue. He spent time in Hospital with kidney problems, he had urine retention and had a stent fitted in his kidney. He was in and out of Hospital last year when in August he became unable to move without assistance and was admitted for the last time. He died in September. I now have found out that a lot of his symptoms were probably caused by the use of Statins. Were the GP and Hospital negligent?

@Zeal_of_God 3 жыл бұрын

I’m 50 years old I started using daily Atorvastatin 10mg since 2008, when my total cholesterol reached 231, 14 years ago. I’ve no such side effects that you have mentioned in this video. I started doing exercises daily 1 hour cardio, and 1 hour muscle strength exercises, 6 days a week. Anyway thanks for the information.

@garydirkse9900 3 жыл бұрын

Cardio is good but check with experts on the strength work. As we age we need more time between strength exercise sessions

@georgekish3462 Жыл бұрын

I don't believe it.....

@philipdamask2279 Жыл бұрын

Good for you!

@chrystalfrost1775 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining this so well. My husband has been experiencing muscle pain around the knee so we reported it to our GP who told us that we only needed to report life threatening side effects. 🙄 Recently found out that they are in the worst 300 GP surgeries in the country (no surprise there).

@paulfox1800 7 ай бұрын

You spoke to a GP! You’re so lucky!

@maryokane2036 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I am taking them and I suffer pain. The Farmacia replaced them with natural medicine. All side effects gone. My pharmacist advised me. Also changed my diet. I am not overweight and eat healthy food. I was suffering from diarrhoea. Excellent video. Thank you

@happygrandma6372 3 жыл бұрын

After the new Dr became insistent I take the atorvastatin every day I began with upper shoulder pain, tenderness, weakness, loss of endurance, and worst of all the headaches, which only responded to massage. I quit the med and the next day the headache was only half as severe, the following day none at all, and none since. I did let the Dr. Know. It took about 3 weeks for the muscle soreness to clear. I'm changing my diet and lifestyle, neither of which were mentioned at the Dr. Visits.

@dharavvyas1033 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been recommended and was taking Atorvastatin as my LDL is 15, consider as higher given my family history . I had unique side effect - the skin on tip of my private part had become sensitive forming cuts and bleeding. I stopped few times and it would recover . I’ve started taking Simvastatin now, hopefully no side effects, keeping my fingers crossed.

@sunnybraetoytoy3797 3 жыл бұрын

I do have the same issues taking Atorvastatin, thank you for all information and I stop taking this medication now. Because I noticed I am very forgetful and my legs is swollen and hardly to sleep. Instead of getting better my body creating to many complications. Actually I searched all sides effects and I found out shocking😳😳.

@donvaughn5ify 3 жыл бұрын

I have a hard time sleeping also..someone said fish oil will lower it

@dianekissinger8553 3 жыл бұрын

I was on simvastatin 80 mg for 10 years and I had so much muscle pain I thought I was going to end up in a wheelchair my doctor decided to send me to pain management but prior to that I saw another Doctor Who cut the dose in half and I was able to walk. Now I see a different doctor and she put me on atovastantin 10 mg and my mind is clearer and I can walk better, my cholesterol has come down due to a change in diet however I am starting to feel discomfort in my back and hips again.

@WayniKlaru14344 3 жыл бұрын

I developed a gout at arthritis symptoms and my uric acid went up like hell. So I stop taking and I even proved to my doctors my labworks and they totally agree with me.

@fenman1954 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the UK my wife had horrendous side affects from this drug , muscle pains tiredness memory problems, stomach pains. These side affects are not rare spoken to numerous people who have had the same side affects .

@dianeshelley6458 3 жыл бұрын

One side effect is dementia. I try to tell my friends it causes dementia but they don't believe me. They say the government wouldn't ok something that has those side effects. But they have and still do.

@hungkiet7535 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianeshelley6458 You're right,my father been talking too much statin now his memory is bad and saying things does not appear to be true.

@akilla214u2c 3 жыл бұрын

I was once prescribed 10mg of Atorvastin, and boy the side effects.. tightness in my armpit, some dizziness, and then suddenly my family practitioner removed it from my prescription citing she wrongfully prescribed becuse she learned it was not to be used for minorities. I thought that was strange nor could I find any medical articles to support that statement. However, I moved Bystolic 10mg and while its more expensive, the results were great by putting my BP in normal range. Atvorstatin never really got my BP in range. I'm a blk male, age 45, was 40yrs old then, avg BP was 155/80. After bystolic i see avg 135/75, resting HR tends to be around 62bpm.

@SEATTLITERON2 3 жыл бұрын

I was taking a statin and developed muscle pain in shoulder and hips. Sciatica in lower back and legs. Do I get surgery on my shoulder or lumber disc? I had no idea what was going on. Then I heard about the side effects statins can cause. It takes time to get the statin out of the body and the damage it had done. Over a periond of weeks I felt recovery and now no sign of those symptoms. What a relief that has been.

@No1grandma74 3 жыл бұрын

My husband was prescribed Lipitor . He was on NO MEDICATION before this - aged 81 . After 4 days he had a fall due to dizziness, was terribly disorientated, in pain, and his memory was poor. Ambulance took him to hospital. After 4 months in hospital he died. The doctors declared it was the Lipitor that killed him.

@belalmohammad3705 3 жыл бұрын

I have been taking the 40 mg tablet daily since 2006. I'm now 50 years old and I'm still taking it daily without any side effects. I do 30 minutes of treadmill daily and 50 situps without experiencing any muscle pain. I'm glad it works well for me and it helps keeping my cholesterol levels under control.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Well done.

@mahendrachaudhary7788 Жыл бұрын

I am also taking since 2005 and 62 yrs today.

@John-es7zn 2 жыл бұрын

I've been on antorvistatin for over a year now 80mg at night I'm 46 and had to have a triple heart bypass just over a year ago. I haven't or I believe I haven't had any side effects apart from my sleep patterns unable to sleep till 2-3 am then getting up at 9am Thanks for your video, helpful information

@gregoryrivers9510 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP! I have had to quit working because I can’t-focus on anything very long. I have had a MRI- MRA. My doctors cannot figure out what’s wrong with me. Lord I had forgotten about this medicine I quit taking 3 months ago.

@keithbriere 3 жыл бұрын

I was prescribed Rosuvaststin and used it for 2 wks. I began having lower leg, foot and painful toe cramping and I was told to quit for 1 week. The symptoms went away. My medication was changed to Atoravastatin 1/2 of 10 mg. tab. Just started! Thanks for your warnings.

@lynnelindley2400 2 жыл бұрын

You have explained exactly me problems. People please look into this drug before taking it. I am struggling to be walking again because of this drug.

@deborahrydman7615 6 ай бұрын

How are you Doing on Atorvastatim 10 ?

@richardshane456 3 жыл бұрын

They started prescribing this medication I haven't been able to sleep for months I checked the side affects of this drug It states specifically that the side affects are insomnia... I stopped taking all my prescriptions!

@IanMcKean 2 жыл бұрын

One side effect you did not mention is the fact that it reduces, albeit slightly, testosterone. I suspected as much due to reduced athletic performance, and my suspicion was later confirmed my a medic after I mentioned it to her. I am a74 year old man by the way

@MrMazin2 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Doctor for the valuable information. Over twelve years ago, I was assessed as having high cholesterol and was prescribed statin based drug. Within about a year I began feel the loss of memory and unbelievable muscle pain. Normal pain killers didn’t work and so my doctor prescribed pain medications and sleeping pills. Doctor also tried many different cholesterol tablets but of no avail. This went on for about 4-5 years. Finally I took a decision to go against my doctor and did not to take any cholesterol medications. He didn’t know about my decision. I changed my diet and increased the exercises. I do blood tests about twice a year and the cholesterol readings show slightly above the margins. My doctor seems to be not alarmed. But the muscle pain has not gone away. It’s about 80% of what it was. My memory is still not great.

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your clinical experience.

@aok4128 2 жыл бұрын

I had weakness over all and sore muscles in my neck and shoulders. However taking Vitamins D3 and K2 alleviated these side effects quickly. So far, so good!

@deanchrisreddy2885 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this. I have multiple comorbidities and so use much chronic meds through my local provincial hospital. The last three months I lost appetite and experienced much fatigue. Much back pain. Among other things, my GP told me about side effects of statins a few weeks ago. I stopped for over a month. I'm hoping

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out this video and sharing your experience.

@a.panneeirchelvama.p.selva9687 3 жыл бұрын

Very good explanation Timely advise, receiving helps alot I am suffering from all those You have mentioned,thank you very very much

@marktenn7959 2 жыл бұрын

Ever since using statins I became more and more pre diabetic although not diagnosed as pre diabetic it became a concern. Muscles and muscle tissue became weaker and much more susceptible to muscle tearing. Certainly affected my connective tissue. Memory problems were a part of it and though slight it became annoying not able to recall vocabulary. It also caused some kidney issues although not severe.

@lilysmiles3195 Жыл бұрын

Are you still prediabetic? Do you still take statins?

@raymondwilliams5661 11 ай бұрын

Yes stay away from them. Change your diet.

@brytonnduku774 2 жыл бұрын

I was also on statin. I have a hip pain. I told my doctor and he advised me to stop taking it. He said he doesn't recommend it. It was prescribed by another stand in doctor. It's been 2 weeks now.

@SciFirstMovieTalk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this important information!

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

You bet! Thanks for watching.

@SciFirstMovieTalk 3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth You`re very welcome! :)

@moirahenderson9301 3 жыл бұрын

My sister had serious cognitive defects at the time of starting statins, also severe muscle pain. The Italian doctors kept her on them just trying different types....I believe she went into a severe, untreated depression. Brought her back to the UK and stopped them, it has taken two years (she was in them for 5 years at least) we are gradually seeing her cognitive ability improve, when she sleeps she is much more able... A speed specialist has just suggested a mild antidepressant which we hope her GP will prescribe.

@smerchly Жыл бұрын

After2 years of using 3 types of statins and losing sleep from aching joints and muscles , I dumped my last new prescription of 100 pills down the toilet ! I should have stopped them a year earlier . The side effects from these so called meds may be worse than having high colesterol . Beware ! I eat better foods now and I know i made the right choice to stay clear of these awful drugs .There's lots of info about the bad side effects from these drugs .

@suzyqualcast6269 Жыл бұрын

A 'speed' specialist ¿?

@johncostin4841 2 жыл бұрын

I have been having shoulder pain for 6 months. I keep swimming daily in the hope that it will go away. I visited a physio . He gave me stretches that made it worse. I do get my words mixed up and feel tired alot. I'm 54. My cholesterol readings were good last check up. I have type 2 diabetes and have had a stent fitted 5 years ago. I have had a heart attack and had a pacemaker fitted 2 years ago. I have been using my sleep apnoea machine for 20 years. I love life and I am very thankful for the talented doctors , nurses and specialists we have. Could the 40 mg daily statin be too much for me?

@jerzgirlnfl 3 жыл бұрын

Had terrible muscle aches and pains, also very tired. My physician suggested to stop Atorvastatin for a couple weeks to see if my symptoms stopped. Yesterday 5/28/2021 was first day stopping. So we’ll see. Day 1 still achy. To be continued....

@judiroth7855 3 жыл бұрын

Just found your channel. This is great! Thank you so, so much for this very important info. I have been on this statin for decades and was never told any of this. Thank you❤️👏🌈

@girohead 3 жыл бұрын

Good presentation. I was an active, crazy active cyclist when I was prescribed stati (I think Simvistatin), I let the fear of 'muscle pains' (most likely from 300mi/week of riding) get to me so I stopped. I listened to a podcast recently that suggested that they studied real pains to suggested pains and surmised that most people overreacted or thought the pains were a side effect. A few years later and cholesterol started creeping up again so now I'm on Atorvastatin, no sides, but won't know benefits until tested. It hasn't helped ED as I hoped (first time it did).

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback and sharing your experience.

@MegaSreevalsan Жыл бұрын

Your english pronounciation is difficult to follow

@MrGorpm Жыл бұрын

@@MegaSreevalsan I am a native English speaker, and I found his diction to be excellent.

@jaydelapena2954 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been on this medication for the past 5 years now

@theverseshed Жыл бұрын

I have COPD and so breathlessness isn't unusual. As COPD causes a gradual but progressive decline in lung function, it isn't always obvious if statins can make breathlessness worse and yet remain unrecognised as an additional factor because of the nature of COPD itself.

@geoffreydonaldson2984 Жыл бұрын

I also have COPD-about 40% lung function. I hadn’t heard that statins have any effect of the lungs, but I’ma gonna check it out now! I must say, I haven’t noticed any correlation but of course, with a heart condition on top of everything, plus old age (I’m 67), it’s awfully hard to discern. But I do take “statin holidays” (about 2 or 3 weeks off every three to four months-which seems to temporarily solve my muscle-pain problem almost instantly, so good correlation there, at least). I also keep copious daily notes (a habit from when I used to work) so I’m gonna keep this in mind, see if I can test it in any conclusive way, all other things considered. Thnx!

@alansturgess1324 Жыл бұрын

@@geoffreydonaldson2984 I've begun to notice that when I check my blood pressure, it can sometimes fall quite low and I've had at least two incidents of suddenly becoming so shaky that I nearly fell over - almost as if the world tipped sideways. I don't think this is a side effect of statins, but I'm keeping an eye on it.

@abrimer6316 3 жыл бұрын

I have very severe muscle cramps in my legs and ribs I didn’t know this was a side effect. I wondered why. I will discuss with my cardiologist

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, please do.

@gregschulze5906 3 жыл бұрын

Also. Bad muscle cramping in many areas. Stopped taking and cramping is reduced but at blood test showed increased cholesterol so doctor yelled at me and restarted at lower dose to monitor. Did I want stroke or cramps? Still confused

@michaeltowler2632 Жыл бұрын

I have an arterial blockage in one leg at about 74. I kept on doing my activities, mountain biking, kayaking, and working a physical job, though I couldn't walk very far. The doctor put me on 40mg of Atorvastatin a day and one cartia tablet. I'm now 80 and still doing my sports activities, though retired now. I've noticed in the last two years that I do less and get tired more. I have aches and pains but I think after a lifetime of hard manual work and a long long list of physical injuries starting at aged 6 being run over by a taxi to breaking 3 ribs and my scapular 2 years ago going off a drop. I think it's natural as you get older to wear out and have all those aches and pains. Also as you age you look back more and think too much about the past and the thing you did or didn't do and family matters, so sometimes not sleeping well is to be expected. What I'm saying is, how can you tell if it's a natural part of aging or it's the effects of the statin

@timschulz2760 3 ай бұрын

Seriously? I am 78, fit, energetic and eat well. short story. Open heart surgery and a 50% blocked artery. Got over the surgery well and put on a statin ' to be safe'. One month later i feel like i am dying. Complete blood check and I am. Liver and kidneys going down fast. My local GP wants me to keep taking the statins but I say no. It is the only change in my living behaviour. 3 months and feeling better so thought i would given them another try. lower dosage and 1 month later not feeling good so stop and demand blood checks. Same story - body dying. Stay of statins for around 7 months this time and feeling good again. Surely the statins weren't so bad so give then a try again. 2 Weeks and I can feeling the body going down again, so stop. No more statins. Once again bloods showed the body negative reaction. Now a year later I finally feel 'normal' again both in body and mind! That's how you tell if it is nature or the chemical. By the way they did lower my cholesterol, however it has never been above recommended levels; although in the last 2 years they have kept dropping the recommended level so it extrapolates that everyone will soon have 'high' cholesterol!

@yvonnesmith5146 Жыл бұрын

I’m 68 and was prescribed statins around 10 years ago. I quickly reduced down from 20 mg to 10mg. I can’t say I’ve noticed any particular side effects. I can comfortably walk around 10 miles and most days, I walk or dance. And if the music is good, I can still dance all night. I eat fish and vegetables, but mostly plant base. Ive concluded that three meals a day is totally unnecessary, so apart from water or a fresh juice, I don’t eat until 1pm. That will be fruits or a salad or a mixed and three to 4 hours later, I have a main meal of vegetables or fish and vegetables or a soup etc. Our bodies gives us lots of signals of what it needs. We just need to learn to listen. Apart from whatever I get through my meals, I do not take a single vitamin of any description. I would say if at all possible, try to eat good wholesome food. It’s the key to good health. It was totally my previous diet that caused me to have elevated cholesterol is under 4 and was under 4 when I put on statin.

@toc3728 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I suffered an Aortic Dissection twice, the 1st hospital did the Emergency Surgery WRONG so I had to have the whole operation done OVER at another hospital leaving me 10 bypasses in me and a shredded Aorta, a Femeral Artery Graft in my leg that DIDN'T WORK so I had to give up 3/4s of my leg. This has left me RUINED! These MDs have had me on Atotvastin for 16 years after they gave me 2 minutes to live. I'm full of Atotvastin chopped down to 1 1/4 legs with 10 bypasses my life ruined BUT ALIVE. I don't think I should take Atotvastin!

@oravandroogenbroeck3234 3 жыл бұрын

I was recommended to take the supplement Co-Enzime 10 for cramps in my leg early morning. It helps. Otherwise no side effects. I am 72 and have been on statins since my thirties due to familial history regarding cholesterol.

@BorderRebels 3 жыл бұрын

Very interesting, thank you. I was prescribed Atorvastatin following a STEMI (heart attack) at age 68. After two years of taking them, exercising regularly and following an excellent diet, I was terribly fatigued, had bad muscle pain and (worst of all) was suffering from mental confusion. I was not well enough to drive, so I described these symptoms in a phone call with my doctor and her reply was, “Statins. It’s your statins. Stop taking them immediately and come to see me when you’re able to drive.” After stopping them, my fatigue & confusion cleared up quite quickly, but I’ve been left with peripheral neuropathy, which has been described to me as an after-effect of Atorvastatin. So I won’t be taking them, nor will I eat those Big Dippers! 😀

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your clinical experience.

@paulawagstaff686 3 жыл бұрын

So are you taking anything else. I had a stemi 4 yrs ago while on thalidomide for blood cancer..my troponin was 39,800. I was on 80mg avtrostatin as my cholestrol was so high. Cholesterol is normal now and I have reduced statin to 20mg..still normal. But what are you taking now..I am also on warfarin 8mg.

@BorderRebels 3 жыл бұрын

@@paulawagstaff686 yes, I was prescribed Ramipril 2.5mg, Clopidigrel & dispersible Aspirin at the time of my MI in 2015. I came off the Clopidigrel after 12 months, as planned, but am still on the other two. I'm not taking any statins, with my GP's agreement. My BP is well-within the 'normal' range, O2 sats average around 98% & my last (pre-lockdown) cholesterol test was in the normal range too. The worst of the statin side-effects cleared up quite quickly, but the peripheral neuropathy has lingered & is occasionally problematic, but on the whole I consider myself very lucky & am pleased with my care (I'm in the U.K. btw). I hope your health continues to improve. 🙂

@paulawagstaff686 3 жыл бұрын

@@BorderRebels Thank you Martin..I am in NZ. All my Nos are pretty normal...BP a little high though. My LV is pumping at 42% now an improvement on 35 - 40% I still have a small clot that has managed to somehow exist in a newly created pathway.😄 Doing good though in remission technically, and still on monthly immunotherapy/chemo maintenance. So thanks

@paulawagstaff686 3 жыл бұрын

Oh..I am on Clopidigrel and Betaloc..4 1/2 yrs. Both oncologist and GP have NO knowledge of any treatment outside their prescribed formula. I have added the Vit C, D3, Zinc CO Q10 plus a few others including diet changes only from reading. Oncologist is beyond amazed.

@cherylsalmon8429 8 ай бұрын

Very interesting and clear explanation. My husband has a condition called Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, which causes degeneration of the spinal neurons and mobility problems. He is 71 and 18 months ago he had a pulmonary embolism. He had excellent treatment in the local hospital and was prescribed blood thinners. A few months later a GP at our surgery suggested, over the phone, he should be on statins and he was prescribed Atorvastatin. Within a day his mobility was seriously impaired, which was very scary. One thing you don't need if you have a neurological condition is a drug that attacks your muscle fibres. He didn't take the statin any more but has had a radical adjustment to his diet to get LDL and triglycerides down (mainly reducing his intake of white carbs). His figures have improved significantly.

@ThinkYourHealth 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate your feedback and sharing your husband's story.

@Mia-mq2ec 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had terrible fatigue and dark urine I am on 40 mg due to possible TIA. I am 64 years old. I think this medicine is killing me I am exhausted and my doctor has not related the fatigue and blood in urine to the atorvastatin! So I will have to tell him myself.

@charlibaltimore7641 3 жыл бұрын

I've had most of them!! Told my dr every time!!

@georgeburgess228 3 жыл бұрын

I have refused to take any more stations due to muscle pain loss off strength and brain fog.

@lindanwfirefighter4973 3 жыл бұрын

Good for you it is poison anyway. Try Red Rice Yeast it is natural and does a better job.

@andyeahsowhat74 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindanwfirefighter4973 Do you buy red rice yeast at the drug store? I was like a zombie on statins and took myself off of them. It made the Cardiologist mad but I will never take statins again! 2 brother-in-laws died while on statins. It’s a dangerous drug. But most docs won’t admit it.

@lindanwfirefighter4973 3 жыл бұрын

@@andyeahsowhat74 Agreed it is extremely dangerous. No you don’t buy it in a pharmacy shops. Health food shop. I think GNc sells it on line. My husband had a stroke and first thing they did was put him on a statin. First thing I did was take him off it. One of the guys in the fire department told me about Red Rice Yeast so I got it instead and it lowered his cholesterol quickly with no side effects. The doctor was pissed to say the least! My old Fire Chief was put in a statin drugs and within a month it had ate both his hip joints out and he needed a double replacement. It is a terrible drug. Have you improved since coming of it?

@railartist001 11 ай бұрын

THANK YOU !!!!! I take this medication daily in the AM.... will switch to evenings.... you have answered questions of mine that I did not get really good answers from from my physician ..... again, THANKS !!!! (from a retired RN)

@ThinkYourHealth 11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@soniakiran875 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the excellent info which even my cardiologist did not give except prescribe. Your good work will help many, many elder folks

@ThinkYourHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@unnikrip123 3 жыл бұрын

I used to get extremely gastric and feeling of bloating after taking this statin. I stopped taking the medicine for last few months and am doing regular exercises. While cholesterol levels are still high, they have visibly came down. I hope the levels of LDL and triglycerides will improve in the coming months. Thanks for the video

@janetfisher1556 2 жыл бұрын

Take Atorvastine but find muscle pain itchy skin and I never had itchy skin and also get stomach problems so I have come of them

@aladrasullivan9018 Жыл бұрын

You can naturally bring your levels down try red rice yeast tabs,it's worked perfectly for me and others I know

@tonygodfrey7813 Жыл бұрын

@@janetfisher1556 Thanks!!. I have also decided to stop them. I have changed my diet. Exercise twice a day. Eat fish, chicken, turkey, Occasional pork. And feel a bit better.

@johnriley215 4 ай бұрын

Was taking statins for 2 years and had every side effect mentioned. Stopped them a couple of months ago and feel great now. 71 years old.

@sanjaymehta4922 3 жыл бұрын

I am 57 on rosuvastatin 10 mg for a decade for familial hyper triglycerides recently had spontaneous rupture of calf muscle playing badminton, stopped medication for a couple of months, restarted in view of COVID surge , listening tu your advice will make it alternative day , didn’t realise been sleeping poorly ever since on this medication

@kvkvasankvk6640 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear from you about the side effects, happy about your explanation 😁

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback.Appreciate this!

@CynaG 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Doc I actually taking atorvastatin just a week ago and I have a plan to take it only for a month because I don't wanna take as maintenance and have plans to watch my diet and a proper exercise hope it'll work that way

@annetteturner9296 3 жыл бұрын

@lindabatarilan5814 3 жыл бұрын

I have been using this meds for quite sometime 10 15 years and as advised by my internist cardiologist i have achieved the desired loss of weight from 10 to 15kilos . Im now 77 years old by gods grace. Thank you so very much youtube for your highly informative topics. Be it in meds biblical stories music of yesteryears archaelogical discoveries and findings name it youve got it all. Again thank you for the privilege given me to express myself.

@kitkat2818 3 жыл бұрын

I've taken this for years. No dr will listen or lift a finger to help me. The negligence has destroyed everything i am as a human being. As of recent, memory loss, dementia like confusion, no appetite, the most painful poops in my stomach and vomiting simultaneously. This won't stop. Massive pain and stress in my arms, neck, under breast plate, causing minimal use...the feeling of arm breaking upon use. This began with massive frequent migraines and now paralysis and full facial swelling upon extreme odd stabbing crainial pains. I know i am physically and mentally dying and can do nothing about it anymore but let this happen. The consistent medical disbeliefs and "verbal diagnosis", are slowly torturing me to death. Literally 😢

@mjm1012 3 жыл бұрын

Been taking atoravastatin for over 10 years now and the only bad side effect is loss of hair 😐😒 for me

@johnward1475 3 жыл бұрын

Stopped taking mine after 1week muscle pain stoped was able to exercise more and my life started to be more normal

@ThinkYourHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your clinical experience.

@shawnsummers2580 Жыл бұрын

This is the 1st channel ive seen on high b.p. side effects and is encouraging to make lifestyle changes to do away with medications completely. Not to mention your humor at the end of your videos 😅❤

@DanMarshburn-il2sd Жыл бұрын

I just couldn’t stand the side effects anymore. I came to the conclusion.... I want quality of life while I am here.

@littlegamer6769 3 жыл бұрын

i started having muscle pain especially in my the back of the leg mainly cafeas well as my arms

@darylballard307 4 жыл бұрын

Great information. Thanks so much for sharing this. Practical information on side effects is so important.

@ThinkYourHealth 4 жыл бұрын

That's true, all drugs have side effects are the consumer should educate themselves about them!

@flagger7571 Жыл бұрын

It’s always nice to know the KZfaq doctors think our well being is their concern. Scarcasm intended!

@sandikennelly1357 Жыл бұрын

Experiencing some knee pain lately. Even on low dose (10MG). 73 years old.

@genocanabicea5779 3 жыл бұрын

What about alternative therapies or medications?

@lindanwfirefighter4973 3 жыл бұрын

Red Rice Yeast will do a better job without the risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s.

@guidoramackers9414 3 жыл бұрын

I had this for a couple of months. At the end I just couldn't run or exercise anymore because of hamstrings pain. My cardiologist set me on ezetimibe then.

@blancaarmendariz6640 2 жыл бұрын

I’m 68 yrs old taking atorvastatin. I have liver cancer and spleen cancer! I sweat tremendously only on face back of head and neck! But only when I’m eating! Now I have an awful cough and get short of breath when walking! I’m also on chemotherapy!