Do statins react/interfere with levothyroxine? Should hypo people take vitamin D supplements?

[Lily55]

[Jackie]

Hi Statins, I have been on them a long time, avorastatin, need out weight anything. However, it has never affected my thyroid. If start them for the first few weeks have just a dose alternate days, fewer side affects then.

Vit D is a hormone, ideally under an Endo. First have a test, GP take a while to come back. If l.ow then a calcium test, calcium needs to be in range, not too high as generally D makes it rise, an electrolyte so may be dangerous then. If below range you need calcium and vit d, NICE.On a script, start low and slowly put up the vit D, to watch the calcium. re test 3 months after starting , once levels right, concessional re tests.Make sure your iron/ferritin is clearly in range too. B12 high in range and Diabetes tested, autoimmune hormonal.

Jackie

[Lily55 in reply to Jackie]

Many thanks Jackie, my new GP has stopped my statin and wants blood test in 3 months to see if it was having any effect on my other results

[Jackie in reply to Lily55]

Hi Make sure you BP is Ok, as cholesterol highish and highish BP not good.Some docs have mixed feelings now about Statins but Cardios , even for very low cholesterol, like mine, believe essential.

Jackie

[Glynisrose]

NO-ONE should take statins, they destroy Co-enzyme Q10 which is vital for replacing body cells.

[Lily55 in reply to Glynisrose]

Not sure how to reply to this but thank you for taking the time and trouble to post a reply