Welcome to Medications.com

This site may have saved my life! My blood pressure & cholesterol...

Posted at 7: 0 PM on Sep 30, 2008 by 2senseworth, #35166
This site may have saved my life! My blood pressure & cholesterol meds were changed last Sept., and like Virge, 3 months later I had a severe vertigo attack (while driving). Long story short, I have been a wreck ever since...feeling dizzy & faint, anxiety attacks, spiking BP, acute insomnia, soreness in the back of my neck, overly sensitive to bright lights and loud sounds, and several reactions to anti-anxiety meds & vitamin B pills (some of which placed me in ER!). I've seen over 20 different doctors & specialists, and NOT ONE has ever questioned the Simvastatin. A couple weeks ago, I Googled Simvastatin & vertigo and saw that vertigo was listed as a side-effect...then I saw the notes on this site. This prompted another visit to my doctor. I've been off it ever since, and have noticed a substantial change for the better (I can sleep well again!) - although I'm still always dizzy and my BP has risen. I'm hoping that by taking it for so long, I haven't incurred any substantial long-term side-effects! I'm also wondering why some of us react so negatively to the drug - if there is another underlying medical condition that would cause such an adverse reaction?
REPLY TO THIS POSTING | Private Message me | Add as friend | Flag as inappropriate
 
Reply about 1 year ago on Oct 02, 2008 by oldcarpetcleaner, #13030

I have no doubt in time criminal charges will be laid over this fiasco. Trust me from some one who had to learn the hard way you need to be taking at least 3 x 100 mgs sread through the day ubiquinol coq10 kaneka brand (no other brand) the magnessium citrate powder and fish oil. Bp arthymia has gone my bp is great pains, nerves and energy all improved around 25% with 3 weeks of taking the healthy stuff and dropping the poison. I almost croaked it and have had very single effect posted. You are the first one with noise pain - no one believed me at rest a sudden noise would send shooting pains through me. I also get thinking pain - if i can't cope with an answer I go pale get nauseous, very nasty mood and pained. Go to spacedoc dot net. I'm 10 months post statins largley improved taking narcotic pain killer to be able to work but coping way better. It's not some people reacting badly - given time it is most people the f******** doctors a) do not accept the adverse effects are going on and b) most do not report the adverse effects to the authorities. this is as bad as a life guard not knowing CPR. Best to you from New Zealand.

Private Message me | Add as friend | Flag as inappropriate

Make a reply to this posting:

Type your reply to this side effect post:


Medical advice disclaimer
© 2002-2007, Skylabs Inc.  |  About Us  |  Disclaimer/Terms of Use  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  |  Site Map  |  Developed by: W3matter.com | Sleep Apnea