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I'm a 55 yo male, that has been taking Vytorin for 6 yrs. A year ...

Posted at 8:37 PM on Jun 17, 2007 by docsmark, #21849
I'm a 55 yo male, that has been taking Vytorin for 6 yrs. A year ago I was diagnosed with Fybromyalgia, at a very large research hospital in St. Louis. I entered a drug study, but after 4mos had to leave due to a neccessary surgery. I was able to find out, what the medicine was, and contimued taking it. It was Cymbalta. It provided about a 75% reduction in my symtoms, which were: Major muscle pain, throughout my body, fatique, constipation-diarrehea, memory loss(Fybro Fog), erectile dysfunction, body temp, always hot, with sweating, and just feeling tired and crappy 24/7. I accidently came across this site, about 2 wekks ago, and began reading these and other testamonials, and started thinking, maybe it's not Fibrom, but the Vytorin. So I quit taking it. My symtoms have dramatically decreased, almost by 90%. I hadn't told my Doc, so I'll be doing that this week.And run some blood tests to see what my numbers are doing. But I am convinced, Vytorin has something to do with my condition.
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Reply over 2 years ago on Jul 23, 2007 by mkarls, #866

I have been taking Vytorin for the last two years and am questioning if it is the cause of some of my symptoms. I have had Fibro for 10 years and have managed it fairly well, but in the last couple of years I have felt worse. I have gained weight, have fibro fog more and it is frustrating. I have been to specialists and am tested every 3-4 months for diseases and such. I have tried diet and exercise to increase my energy level and I just struggle. I now have hypothyroidism and am taking synthroid. Synthroid has decreased my levels, but thats it. It is a relief to see others have concerns, but now what? I meet with my doctor tomorrow. I hope that she responds well and helps me. This is an area that needs more research. I did find a research being done at university of California - San Diego. I hope we can find some related answers before more suffering continues.

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