Hypercholesterolemia

CONDITIONS: Cholesterol

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  1. link Drmike4777
    STATIN-INDUCED CARDIOMPATHY
    Hi rdick8, Approximately, 3 years ago, a local cardiologist almost killed me, when he prescribed 80mg of Simvastatin. I have never been so weak. Fortu - 97% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago - in Simvastatin
  2. link Ant
    Lipitor atorvastatin lipitor, muscle problems, clofibrate, fungal nail, rhabdomyolysis
    This is an update. I have experienced "some" problems trying to get Doctors to believe that my muscle problems are Lipitor related. I was se - 85% more...
    Ant- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Lipitor
  3. link Drmike4777
    Zocor patients with heart failure, coronary heart disease, hmg coa reductase inhibitors, cholesterol lowering drugs, coenzyme q10
    Taking high dose of statin (generic zocor 80mg/day), I was short of breath, severe fatigue and couldn't get out of bead for long. The following inform - 97% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago - in Zocor
  4. link Scottyz2cents
    Simvastatin body ache, diabetes 2, tang soo, first three months, horrible condition
    I'm 58 years old and I've been on 10 mg Simvastatin for 14 months since I was diagnosed with Diabetes 2. Also Metformin and Glipiside as my bs got up - 91% more...
    Scottyz2cents- over a year ago - 3 Replies - in Simvastatin
  5. link Drmike4777
    The following Board Certified Cardiologist has tried since 2002 to have the FDA provide a Black Box Warning about the serious adverse effects of all s - 97% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago
  6. link Robyn1
    Simvastatin pain management, medication, hand pain, first thing in the morning, congestive heart failure
    I have been taking simvastatin since June 28, 2008. I am 44 years old and have always been majorly active with my 17 year old daughter. Recently I hav - 84% more...
    Robyn1- over a year ago - 4 Replies - in Simvastatin
  7. link Drmike4777
    You might want to bring to your doctors's attention the following article by Dr. Peter H. Langsjoen, MD, FACC, Board Certified Internal Medicine and C - 97% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago
  8. link Justjean
    Zocor car door, left arm, numbness, right arm, meds
    I have been on zocor for over a year, about 8 months ago I began to have pain in my left arm, got and injection and it was better it started again in - 66% more...
    Justjean- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Zocor
  9. link Drmike4777
    I hope this information about statins will be helpful to you. Dr. Peter H. Langsjoen, MD, FACC, Board Certified Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular D - 97% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago
  10. link Rjberger
    Lipitor pace, muscle fatique, dangerous drug, lipitor, poison
    I have been on lipitor about 4 yrs. I am a runner and keep tract of my times. I have been losing about 4% of my speed each year and have recently had - 56% more...
    Rjberger- over a year ago - 7 Replies - in Lipitor
  11. link Drmike4777
    The answer is Yes, please read the following article by Dr. Peter H. Langsjoen, MD, FACC, Board Certified Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease - 97% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago
  12. link Boerne
    Lipitor cholesteral, twenty five years, torn ligaments, muscle weakness, night sweats
    I was given 40mg Lipitor for elevated cholesterol. I took it until I started having muscle weakness .I am a retired nurse of twenty five years, and kn - 72% more...
    Boerne- over a year ago - 7 Replies - in Lipitor
  13. link Drmike4777
    I hope the following information/article answers your question and helps improve your health: Dr. Peter H. Langsjoen, MD, FAAC, and Board Certified In - 97% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago
  14. link Drmike4777
    Crestor congestive heart failure, julian m whitaker, patients with heart failure, citizen petition, dr julian
    Over 6 years ago, the following Petition was submitted to the FDA, I would encourage every patient being treated with statins to read it and bring it - 96% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago - in Crestor
  15. link Stoli3
    Crestor echo stress, stress test, heart rate, shortness of breath, short time
    After taking 10 mg of Crestor for a short time, i experienced shortness of breath and was very tired. This continued even thou the doctor said it was - 72% more...
    Stoli3- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Crestor
  16. link Drmike4777
    Over 6 years ago, the following Petition was submitted to the FDA, I would encourage every patient being treated with statins to read it and bring it - 95% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago
  17. link Drmike4777
    Zocor congestive heart failure, normal cholesterol levels, julian m whitaker, patients with heart failure, citizen petition
    Over 6 years ago, the following Petition was submitted to the FDA, I would encourage every patient being treated with statins to read it and bring it - 95% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago - in Zocor
  18. link Drmike4777
    Simvastatin congestive heart failure, normal cholesterol levels, julian m whitaker, patients with heart failure, citizen petition
    Over 6 years ago, the following Petition was submitted to the FDA. I would encourage every patient being treated with statins to read it and bring it - 95% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago - in Simvastatin
  19. link Drmike4777
    Lipitor congestive heart failure, normal cholesterol levels, julian m whitaker, patients with heart failure, citizen petition
    Over 6 years ago, the following Petition was submitted to the FDA. I would encourage every patient being treated with statins to read it and bring it - 95% more...
    Drmike4777- over a year ago - 2 Replies - in Lipitor
  20. link Smitho3
    Simvastatin mild chest pains, apatite, panic attack, panic attacks, chest pain
    Hi, Im 24 and have hypercholesterolemia. I started Simvastatin 40mg at night about 3 weeks ago. About a week into taking it i was experiencing some mi - 82% more...
    Smitho3- over a year ago - in Simvastatin
  21. link Openlotus
    Lipitor high glycemic foods, ginger garlic, triglyserides, meditation retreat, glycemic diet
    No serious side effects. I want to add my experience as I see everyone here has a side effect. I am always wary about medication, and I have taken sta - 94% more...
    Openlotus- over a year ago - in Lipitor
  22. link Bsm
    Side effects from stopping lipitor?
    Hi, I've been taking 10 mg every other day for the past few years (I'm currently 27 and was diagnosed with familial Hypercholesterolemia in 2002). I r - 78% more...
    Bsm- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Lipitor
  23. link Jy41
    Lipitor sleep apnea, know that they have, hypercholesterolemia, lipitor, correlation
    Sleep Apnea ! I believe was caused by taking Lipitor for more than 10 years.
    Jy41- over a year ago - 1 Reply - in Lipitor
  24. link Sleepdoctor1
    There is no known correlation between taking a medication, such as Lipitor, and causation of sleep apnea. There is, however, a strong correlation betw - 72% more...
    Sleepdoctor1- over a year ago
  25. link Carrie723
    28 years old
    I have been on lipitor for almost 6 years. I have familial hypercholesterolemia. I have been fine until last year when my legs began to ache. I now ha - 76% more...
    Carrie723- over a year ago - in Lipitor
  26. link Ericgoberman
    PredniSONE sodium retention, bone density, achilles tendon, ecchymoses, spinal compression fractures
    This may be a little long.. but I thot it was amusing (or terrifying). No one website provided this entire list, I merged and edited a few. My favorit - 95% more...
    Ericgoberman- over a year ago - in PredniSONE