CoQ10

[HenryTudor]

Hi all,

I’ve read various threads here about taking vitamins and supplements that generally cover a whole range of vits. I’ve googled this and as always there’s conflicting advice re CoQ10.

General opinions please. Should I or shouldn’t I take CoQ10?

I take the following meds:-

Aspirin 1 x 75mg

Ticagrelor 2 x 90mg

Atorvastatin 1 x 80mg

Losartan potassium 1 x 25mg

Bisoprolol Fumarate 1 x 5mg

I’ve taken CoQ10 for a number of years as I’m pretty convinced it helps joint pain in my knees especially. However, after a HA most of my meds were changed, the only constant was the Atorvastatin. I’m worried about starting CoQ10 again.

Any thoughts and TIA,

Henry

[Caitlyn6]

My cardiologist recommended it for aches and pains as I take 40mg atorvastatin. I bought them but didn’t take as the aches subsided. I also take bisoprolol and perindopril for blood pressure.

[bhfels]

Check with your cardiologist but I told mine and he was fine. However I don’t take a statin.

The only thing I was careful with was not to take it with my main drugs in case it affected their absorption

I found it helped when my ef dropped to 30.

I felt terrible so I took 300mg per day , plus magnesium , went vegan , absolutely no alcohol and after 3 Months my EF back up to 36 which is manageable for me

[MountainGoat52]

As someone that suffered severe pains on Avorvastatin, Pravastatin and Simvastatin, I did consider CoQ10, but did not have to try it as I eventually got prescribed Rosuvastatin which I found I could tolerate much better and now have no issues with the drug. Based on my experience, it might be worthwhile getting the statin changed rather than going back onto CoQ10.

[HenryTudor in reply to MountainGoat52]

I’m ok with the statin and took CoQ10 together for a number of years. It’s the blood thinners that worry me because apparently CoQ10 helps the blood to coagulate.

[MountainGoat52 in reply to HenryTudor]

I think in that case you need to ask the question of the medical team. Here's to hoping you get clear unambiguous advice.

[HenryTudor]

It’s my understanding that statins can cause muscle pain and cramp. My GP tweaked this when I first went on statins.

I find CoQ10 helps joint pain - primarily knees, and occasionally hip.

[Shar28]

My husband takes Ubiquinol, a more absorbent form of CoQ10. He just feels better on it and notices the difference when he doesn’t take it for a while. He’s also on Lisinopril, Bisoprolol, Spironolactone and Warfarin.

CoQ10 can affect Warfarin absorption but if you keep it consistent then you can adjust your Warfarin dose accordingly if requested.

My husband’s cardiologist, surgeon and GP are all happy with it.

All the best.

[Qualipop]

When I was on eth same tablets as you except losartan and a lower dose of ticagrelor, my GP actually suggested i take Q10. I didn't because the problems resolved. I thin you should get the GP's advice.

[Shar28]

100mg. The packet says it’s equivalent to 280mg of efficiently converted CoQ10. He buys it online from a company based in Guernsey.

[scotsrish]

Hi Henry i see you had a HA and stents were you on a statin or any of these other meds when this happened? I would check on the ticogrelor as it alone can have many side effects and might not mix well. However both the statins and ticagrelor can cause aches and pains from joints to back.

[HenryTudor in reply to scotsrish]

Hi Scotsrish, yes I’ve been on a statin and high bp meds for many years. In hospital they changed the meds. Thanks for the tip re ticagrelor and statins. It makes it more difficult that the cardio rehab unit has been closed. I only had the first visit, then nothing and my GP is somewhat, let’s say, laid back.

Henry

[scotsrish]

I am surprised that you have been on statins and still had a major heart attack plus stents and now have diabetes. Did you know that statins can cause type 2 diabetes mayoclinic.org/diseases-con...

Don't wait for your doctor to keep you up to par with all of what is going on with your health sometimes i think we are test subjects who should be listened to more by our doctors. I have a pretty good doctor and a really good cardiologist. Good luck and good for you staying positive and helping out running things at home.

[HenryTudor in reply to scotsrish]

It’s in my genes☹️. Since being put on statins I’ve followed pretty well everything that’s been said and written and believe that the positives outweigh the negatives. There’s a very small increase in the chance of developing diabetes.

My GPs have generally been very good at monitoring organ functions etc. My prescriptions expire annually and to renew I always have to have bloods along with a consultation with the GP.

I’m just unlucky that the Coronavirus has closed down so many NHS services after my first visit to the cardiac rehab unit.

The cardiologist who did the emergency angioplasty in the Royal Hospital Belfast was absolutely brilliant. The whole team along with the cardiologist who then took over in my local hospital are also wonderful. The problem is that the NHS is stretched and not as good for day to day care as for emergencies.

Thanks for your comments, I certainly intend to take responsibility for my health.

[Gladstone001]

Hi HenryBCoQ10 has worked wonders for me. Please see my story:

healthunlocked.com/afassoci...............

There appear to be many differing qualities of CoQ10 available. I avoid the cheap Asian/Chinese Ubiquinone (often masquerading as Ubiquinol) and buy KANEKA brand Ubiquinol (made in USA but distributed by many Supplement companies in USA and Europe).

Cheers