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I am a 45 yr old female and I have been on Vytorin for about 2 yr...

Posted at 1:57 AM on Jul 29, 2008 by susieq1962, #32843
I am a 45 yr old female and I have been on Vytorin for about 2 yrs or so for my cholesterol problems. Was on Lipitor before that and was getting leg pain so I stopped taking it. When blood work time came around it was still up so my doc put me on Vytorin. I have noticed that I feel like I'm dying. I have severe neck,back and arm pain, cold and hot attacks, can't sleep, chest pain,blurred vision, sudden stomach cramps, nausea, throat and ear aches, and bad stomach problems. I have had heart cath, ekgs,endoscopy, blood work and everything keeps coming back normal. Matter of fact, I went to the heart doc today and he put me on a 24 hour monitor and for low heart rate that has gradually gotten worse over the past few months.He even mentioned a pace maker. I don't even want to start about the depression and anxiety attacks that I have. They are AWFUL. But the more blogs that I have read, I think I know where the problem may lye. The Vytorin, so as of tonight I will NOT take another one..I just hope that there is no permanent damage done as far as my liver. I hope you all the best and I will let you know how I start to feel in the next few days...
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Reply about 1 year ago on Jul 30, 2008 by ibgrasshopper08, #10589

I can't believe I found your posting. I just went through the worst night; not a moment of sleep. I had all the symptoms you mentioned. I have been on Vytorin for over a year. I've tried experimenting to see if it is the Vytorin. I go off for a week or two and when I start taking it again I am fine. Then after a week I feel terrible. It must be the medication. I have cut down from the 10/40 to the 10/20 but it hasn't helped. The anxiety and headaches are probably the worst symptoms. I took the medication late in the evening and couldn't sleep. Thank you for your posting. My Vytorin is headed for the deep six.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 02, 2008 by cyndir1957, #11895

I kow how you feel aboout this,I am 51 and some days can not even get out of bed my leg pain is so bad, I have a long story to tell but will just urge you to report your side effects to the FDA. They are very responsive and the more complaints they get the sooner we can get this drug off the market and save other people from this suffering.

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