Statins

Easter Bunny · 19-04-2013, 10:26 PM

Has anyone had to take Statins? If so how did you get on with them?

My husband is having leg cramps..He is on 80mg a day which I think is very high x

Lisamn · 19-04-2013, 11:27 PM

Do you know exactly which statin he's on Lynne? That will make a difference when considering the dose. He's got them for cramps? I thought they were used to reduce cholesterol. X

Sorry, had a very dim moment there! Obviously you mean you think the statins are causing the cramps

emma_mcraf · 19-04-2013, 11:32 PM

A friend of mine had to come off her statins because she couldn't cope with her muscle cramps and general aches. She just didnt feel clear-headed or comfotable while on them. However my dad has been on them for 21 years and has been fine. Can the doctor give Tony anything to help the leg cramps?

Pussygalore · 20-04-2013, 07:45 AM

I couldn't take them and I tried several different ones they made me feel like 'crap' putting it bluntly, weak muscles, head aches, upset tum, unable to sleep. The benefits weren't worth the side effects at least not to me, do some research as they now think that the cholesterol levels aren't as bad for you, I'm sure doctors get paid for dishing out everything.

nickhutch · 20-04-2013, 11:50 AM

I have Atorvastatin,i had cramps for 3 weeks then they went away,,i have no option but to take statins as i have coronary heart disease my high cholesterol levels are genetic so food will not control my cholesterol,my levels have gone from 5.6 down to 2 on the statins,,i did have a massive heart attack 3 years ago tho and my heart is now 75% damaged,,if you can tollorate the cramps until they subside then may be worth it,,i wish i had taken them earlier.

Easter Bunny · 20-04-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nickhutch

I have Atorvastatin,i had cramps for 3 weeks then they went away,,i have no option but to take statins as i have coronary heart disease my high cholesterol levels are genetic so food will not control my cholesterol,my levels have gone from 5.6 down to 2 on the statins,,i did have a massive heart attack 3 years ago tho and my heart is now 75% damaged,,if you can tollorate the cramps until they subside then may be worth it,,i wish i had taken them earlier.

My husband is on Atorvastin too He had a heart attack 6 weeks ago due to blood clots in the main artery.. His cholesterol is good 4.5
I've just read so much bad stuff about them which frightens me.

Glad to hear your ok now x

Philbro · 21-04-2013, 02:51 PM

several people i know who were on statins stopped taking them because the side effects were awful

19-04-2013, 10:26 PM	#1
Easter Bunny Senior Member Adult Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Kent Posts: 5,337	Statins Has anyone had to take Statins? If so how did you get on with them? My husband is having leg cramps..He is on 80mg a day which I think is very high x __________________ Lynne x

19-04-2013, 11:27 PM	#2
Lisamn Member Hatchling Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 530	Do you know exactly which statin he's on Lynne? That will make a difference when considering the dose. He's got them for cramps? I thought they were used to reduce cholesterol. X Sorry, had a very dim moment there! Obviously you mean you think the statins are causing the cramps Last edited by Lisamn; 19-04-2013 at 11:30 PM.

19-04-2013, 11:32 PM	#3
emma_mcraf Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 11,365	A friend of mine had to come off her statins because she couldn't cope with her muscle cramps and general aches. She just didnt feel clear-headed or comfotable while on them. However my dad has been on them for 21 years and has been fine. Can the doctor give Tony anything to help the leg cramps? __________________ Emma Testudo Hermanni 5.12.2:Theo, Tamara, Tabitha, Harriet, Isabelle, Clara, Oscar, Hugo, Oliver, Florence, Arabella, Esmé, Aurelia, Felicia, Claudia, Atticus, Celestia, Amaris, Tristan and Clementine Budgies: Jasper, Ivo, Otis, Henry, Louie and Luca Doggies: 1.1.0 Chester and Lottie

20-04-2013, 07:45 AM	#4
Pussygalore Senior Member Adult Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 6,479	I couldn't take them and I tried several different ones they made me feel like 'crap' putting it bluntly, weak muscles, head aches, upset tum, unable to sleep. The benefits weren't worth the side effects at least not to me, do some research as they now think that the cholesterol levels aren't as bad for you, I'm sure doctors get paid for dishing out everything.

20-04-2013, 11:50 AM	#5
nickhutch Junior Member Egg Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 39	I have Atorvastatin,i had cramps for 3 weeks then they went away,,i have no option but to take statins as i have coronary heart disease my high cholesterol levels are genetic so food will not control my cholesterol,my levels have gone from 5.6 down to 2 on the statins,,i did have a massive heart attack 3 years ago tho and my heart is now 75% damaged,,if you can tollorate the cramps until they subside then may be worth it,,i wish i had taken them earlier.

21-04-2013, 02:51 PM	#7
Philbro Junior Member Egg Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 6	several people i know who were on statins stopped taking them because the side effects were awful

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