I HAVE A NUMBER OF SYMPTONS WHICH INDICATE STATIN INDUCED LUPUS. IF I STOP STATINS HOW LONG BEFORE SYMPTONS DISAPPEAR?

[hope4cure]

Symptons include : circular rash on leg, buttock, hip,and face. I also have anti ds dna antibodies in my blood. Finally I have light sensitivity and exhaustion.

[overnighthearingloss]

I have some of those without having ever been on statins

[Purpletop]

Not usual for statins to cause drug induced lupus - are you sure the symptoms aren't unrelated? What is your doctor saying?

[EOLHPC]

For what it's worth: have your drs considered dermatomyosotis as part of your diagnostic mix? As i understand it, there is significant consensus amongst some researchers that statins are contraindicated for anyone with a suspicion of this condition....my drs suspect dermatomyosotis in my case and I am advised to avoid statins.

Wishing your symptoms settle vvvv soon

[hope4cure in reply to EOLHPC]

Thanks very much for your helpfulnote

[tintin49]

I am on ramopril and I have a feeling that sle and this drug are not best friends

[hope4cure]

Sorry about that and equally sorry to say that all I have to offer is my sympathy. Hope you eventually find a solution

[hope4cure]

This side effect is indicated on the notes that come in the statin box. It is however very rare. Still waiting a diagnosis from dermatologist but I am pretty sure what it will be