Statin . Clopidogrel Headaches and shoulder pain.

[svenson]

Since having 3 stents I am taking Clopidogrel, Ramipril. Atenolol,Atorvastatin.

I am male over 80, and suffering headaches, brain fog, and muscular pain which is driving me to distraction.

Anyone share this problem, or overcome it?

[Clerkenweller]

The drugs take a couple of weeks to settle down and your body to get acclimatised. Don’t know when you had your stents but pain from bruising is common and a couple of paracetamol should help. If you continue to have difficulties talk through with GP or cardiologist describing your symptoms and get the meds tweaked.

[Platypus6]

Hi svenson I also take clopidogrel and atenolol , I have been on these meds for over a year and suffer what I think is brain fog! GPs and cardiologist do not think it’s the meds, I have had a head scan that was all clear so I am left to get on with it. I would suggest talk to your GP/ Cardiologist, I hope you get it sorted if you do please let us know. Take care.

[Terrygo]

Statins can cause muscle pain. I was on Atorvastatin and my left upper arm was painful to move. I changed statins for a different reason but a pleasant side effect was that the arm pain reduced and has now almost totally gone. Might be worth discussing with your cardio nurse or doctor?

[svenson in reply to Terrygo]

I eventually managed to speak with a GP who advised me to take 8 paracetemol per day which I will try, but not happy.

I am going to try and speak with a cardiologist but not that easy.