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Alternatives to Atorvastatin
Hi all, long story short, I was placed on Atorvastatin I. February after a Cardiac Arrest and then a TIA (lucky me). Turns out my cholesterol was 6.9. I tolerated the drug really well, and my cholesterol came down to 2.35, except it sent my liver into overdrive. My GP told me to stop the statin and have
Hi all, long story short, I was placed on Atorvastatin I. February after a Cardiac Arrest and then a TIA (lucky me). Turns out my cholesterol was 6.9. I tolerated the drug really well, and my cholesterol came down to 2.35, except it sent my liver into overdrive. My GP told me to stop the statin and have
Curlyman83
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Different Strokes
3 years ago
Statins and Serum Gamma GT levels
I am taking a statin called Atorvastatin, and since I have been taking it my Serum Gamma GT levels has rocketed. I have undergone an ultrasound which showed no abnormailites of my liver. This result seems to show that statins can raise GT levels without actually damaging ones liver, but I am still uncomfortable
I am taking a statin called Atorvastatin, and since I have been taking it my Serum Gamma GT levels has rocketed. I have undergone an ultrasound which showed no abnormailites of my liver. This result seems to show that statins can raise GT levels without actually damaging ones liver, but I am still uncomfortable
Michaelx
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British Liver Trust
3 years ago
Atorvastatin... problem with nausea etc
Hi... I had heart attack thirteen days ago and am now at home with the standard cocktail of five drugs... four I take after breakfast; the fifth is a 80mg Atorvastatin horse pill, which I was instructed to take ‘at night’ (because that is when the liver makes cholesterol). I’ve never had issues with
Hi... I had heart attack thirteen days ago and am now at home with the standard cocktail of five drugs... four I take after breakfast; the fifth is a 80mg Atorvastatin horse pill, which I was instructed to take ‘at night’ (because that is when the liver makes cholesterol). I’ve never had issues with
Brown_Rabbit
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
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Nephritis as a child
I had nephritis as a child (back in the early 60's it was treated in hospital by a complete fruit diet - that was all I could eat for several weeks) and was told that I would suffer from high blood pressure when I got older as a result. Roll on (many) years and at 65 I do have high blood pressure but
I had nephritis as a child (back in the early 60's it was treated in hospital by a complete fruit diet - that was all I could eat for several weeks) and was told that I would suffer from high blood pressure when I got older as a result. Roll on (many) years and at 65 I do have high blood pressure but
Loobs39
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Kidney Disease
3 years ago
Influence of Cholesterol on Cancer Progression and Therapy - Translational Oncology - Volume 14, Issue 6, June 2021
From early on in my cancer journey, I have been interested in the role of cholesterol in cancer(s), of which I have two, PCa and CLL. Cholesterol seems to be a major player in both of them. It is also one of [i]my 4 Horsemen of the PCa Apocalyps[/i]e (so named by Don Pescado) of Glycolysis, Inflammation
From early on in my cancer journey, I have been interested in the role of cholesterol in cancer(s), of which I have two, PCa and CLL. Cholesterol seems to be a major player in both of them. It is also one of [i]my 4 Horsemen of the PCa Apocalyps[/i]e (so named by Don Pescado) of Glycolysis, Inflammation
cujoe
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Fight Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
STATINS
Taking 3 out of 4 meds not happy to take statins. Any advice.
Taking 3 out of 4 meds not happy to take statins. Any advice.
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Heart attack (Stemi) and unable to stent because of ectatic Coronary artery
Last August I had a STEMI. A heart attack which resulted in the complete blockage of the Right coronary artery. When they looked via the angiogram/angioplasty they found that the artery was ectatic. That means apparently that it is not uniform in cross section , and not smooth in end to end shape. They
Last August I had a STEMI. A heart attack which resulted in the complete blockage of the Right coronary artery. When they looked via the angiogram/angioplasty they found that the artery was ectatic. That means apparently that it is not uniform in cross section , and not smooth in end to end shape. They
richard_jw
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Statins
I had three mild strokes back in July 2020, I was put on blood thinners and statins, someone has told me that statins affect your liver function and cause damage, I have spoken to my GP about this and he rubbished it, but this is the same GP who failed me with not correctly diagnosing my Helicobacter
I had three mild strokes back in July 2020, I was put on blood thinners and statins, someone has told me that statins affect your liver function and cause damage, I have spoken to my GP about this and he rubbished it, but this is the same GP who failed me with not correctly diagnosing my Helicobacter
abmikey
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BASHH
3 years ago
Statins making things worse?
Hi there I am sure I read only this morning on this website that someone said there was a link between taking statins and RA , saying that the statins made symptoms worse? But now I can’t for the life of me find it , any help on this subject would be much appreciated please , TIA
Hi there I am sure I read only this morning on this website that someone said there was a link between taking statins and RA , saying that the statins made symptoms worse? But now I can’t for the life of me find it , any help on this subject would be much appreciated please , TIA
woodies00
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NRAS
3 years ago
Losartan
I have been taking Losartan for one month with no side effects. Previously tried Amlopidine with terrible side effects so could not tolerate it. I had been on Ramipril for about 12 years but when my dose was increased slightly my BP dramatically went up rather than becoming lower - 216/110 I have tried
I have been taking Losartan for one month with no side effects. Previously tried Amlopidine with terrible side effects so could not tolerate it. I had been on Ramipril for about 12 years but when my dose was increased slightly my BP dramatically went up rather than becoming lower - 216/110 I have tried
BathCity
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High Blood Pressure Support
3 years ago
Does anyone recommend Losartan or Ace inhibitors?
I have issues with Amlodipine: anxiety, dizziness, insomnia. weight gain, exhaustion and have cut down to 2.5 mg with some improvement. Not sure if some of this is pandemic related anyway but have had amlodipine for over a year now and would like to try something else. My current readings are around
I have issues with Amlodipine: anxiety, dizziness, insomnia. weight gain, exhaustion and have cut down to 2.5 mg with some improvement. Not sure if some of this is pandemic related anyway but have had amlodipine for over a year now and would like to try something else. My current readings are around
bonnythecat
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High Blood Pressure Support
3 years ago
When does a pre existing condition cease?
I had a double bypass 2 years ago - everything stable and no problems since the operation. So a few months ago I started looking to see if I had to mention it on travel insurance? I know I have to mention the statins I am taking and a couple of other tablets to keep cholesterol levels down but I did
I had a double bypass 2 years ago - everything stable and no problems since the operation. So a few months ago I started looking to see if I had to mention it on travel insurance? I know I have to mention the statins I am taking and a couple of other tablets to keep cholesterol levels down but I did
Ian2006
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Final Post Unless Things Change
My GP called last week, they got the letter from the hospital following the Coronary Angiogram. It’s a bit of a strange one as I feel I’ve been left in some kind of limbo land with no real diagnosis. I’ve been taken off Beta Blockers, Statins etc. But was told to keep taking the Isorobide Mononitrate
My GP called last week, they got the letter from the hospital following the Coronary Angiogram. It’s a bit of a strange one as I feel I’ve been left in some kind of limbo land with no real diagnosis. I’ve been taken off Beta Blockers, Statins etc. But was told to keep taking the Isorobide Mononitrate
Hidden
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Newly diagnosed with variant/vasospastic angina (coronary artery spasm) and worried about the future
Hi. Im 46 and had a cardiac arrest at home on 25 Jan 2021 - was in hospital for over 3 weeks but thankfully, I have more or less fully recovered now. About 10 days after that event and after lots of tests, the consultants eventually diagnosed variant/vasospastic angina (coronary artery spasm), having
Hi. Im 46 and had a cardiac arrest at home on 25 Jan 2021 - was in hospital for over 3 weeks but thankfully, I have more or less fully recovered now. About 10 days after that event and after lots of tests, the consultants eventually diagnosed variant/vasospastic angina (coronary artery spasm), having
Cartons
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Alpha Lipoic Acid and anti-Coagulants
I am on Apixaban, Statins and blood pressure tablets. I suffer with thoracic back pain which when it flares is awful, a mixture of muscle and nerve pain. I am only able to take paracetamol which is useless in my case. I have also been advised by the G.P. and pharmacist that I should try Amitriptyline
I am on Apixaban, Statins and blood pressure tablets. I suffer with thoracic back pain which when it flares is awful, a mixture of muscle and nerve pain. I am only able to take paracetamol which is useless in my case. I have also been advised by the G.P. and pharmacist that I should try Amitriptyline
Eddie49
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AF Association
3 years ago
Atorvastatin and muscle pain
I had to change from Simvastatin approx 6 months ago because I was put on atenolol . I had no problems with simvastatin but quickly had muscle ache with atorvastatin- more annoying than painful but i did start to feel my right lower leg hot at nights. 3 weeks ago I woke to a very painful ache. I had
I had to change from Simvastatin approx 6 months ago because I was put on atenolol . I had no problems with simvastatin but quickly had muscle ache with atorvastatin- more annoying than painful but i did start to feel my right lower leg hot at nights. 3 weeks ago I woke to a very painful ache. I had
thelma1960
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British Heart Foundation
3 years ago
Ramipril & Asthma??
I've been taking ramipril for about 7 days had to come off them, I've just read that ramipril isn't recommended for people with asthma!! Omg!! I can't believe doctors don't check your notes etc before prescribing medication!! I've also got fibromyalgia & they've been trying to get me on statins years
I've been taking ramipril for about 7 days had to come off them, I've just read that ramipril isn't recommended for people with asthma!! Omg!! I can't believe doctors don't check your notes etc before prescribing medication!! I've also got fibromyalgia & they've been trying to get me on statins years
Lindadoodie
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Lung Conditions Community Forum
3 years ago
PCa prognosis after initiation of ADT among statin users.
New Finnish study below. [1] PCa (& other solid cancers) are known to have an increased uptake of cholesterol. In PCa, that is of greater concern, since cholesterol is the starting point for the synthesis of steroid hormones, including androgens. Resistance to ADT can involve the manufacture of androgen
New Finnish study below. [1] PCa (& other solid cancers) are known to have an increased uptake of cholesterol. In PCa, that is of greater concern, since cholesterol is the starting point for the synthesis of steroid hormones, including androgens. Resistance to ADT can involve the manufacture of androgen
pjoshea13
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Advanced Prostate Cancer
3 years ago
Newly diagnosed with variant/vasospastic angina (coronary artery spasm) and worried about the future
Hi. Im 46 and had a cardiac arrest at home on 25 Jan 2021 - was in hospital for over 3 weeks but thankfully, I have recovered fully now. About 10 days after that event and after lots of tests, the consultants eventually diagnosed variant/vasospastic angina (coronary artery spasm), having seen it on ECG
Hi. Im 46 and had a cardiac arrest at home on 25 Jan 2021 - was in hospital for over 3 weeks but thankfully, I have recovered fully now. About 10 days after that event and after lots of tests, the consultants eventually diagnosed variant/vasospastic angina (coronary artery spasm), having seen it on ECG
Cartons
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest & Heart Attack
3 years ago
Raised LFT due to Statins
Hi all, Had my bloods done last week and was told I had a raised LFT of 96. Had them repeated this week and it’s now at 182. My cardiac nurse wants to drop my dosage of 80mg Atorvastatin to 20mg and the consultant has agreed. My question is, has anyone else suffered this and how quickly does the liver
Hi all, Had my bloods done last week and was told I had a raised LFT of 96. Had them repeated this week and it’s now at 182. My cardiac nurse wants to drop my dosage of 80mg Atorvastatin to 20mg and the consultant has agreed. My question is, has anyone else suffered this and how quickly does the liver
Curlyman83
in
Different Strokes
3 years ago
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