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headache, stomach upset, altered liver function and some muscle pain but these side effects are usually mild
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Why do people take statins?
Statins are most frequently prescribed to lower cholesterol that cannot be lowered by diet and exercise. The side effects are numerous, so it is advisable to try to alter lifestyle practices first.
Can you eat pummelo while on statins?
Pomelo is part of the grapefruit family. The grapefruit family should be avoided when taking statins because it affects the way the liver processes the medication and can make it less effective and cause undesirable side effects.
What are the common side effects of statins?
Muscle pain, memory loss, and fatigue are the most prevalent side effects of statin drugs. If you suspect you are experiencing any of these side effects, consult your physician as soon as possible.
How does statins effect Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate?
Statins reduce the ESR
Do Statins help you lose weight?
No statins don't make you put on weight....
Can statins cause heart problems?
As far as I know statins do not cause heart disease.
Are statins in losartan?
There are no statins in losartan. Losartan purely lowers blood pressure, not cholesterol.
Why are statins only given to people who cannot reduce their cholesterol levels by changing their diet?
Statins have negative side effects. Most people have high cholesterol because of poor diet; it is healthier to change your bad habits and exercise than to take risky artificial chemicals into the body.
Are statins dangerous?
Like many drugs, statins are both potentially life-saving and potentially dangerous - due to the fact that some individuals develop increased liver enzymes (and liver damage when this is ignored or not tested for), along with muscle pain, and other side effects, as well. Statins not only decrease total serum cholesterol and LDL levels, they also reduce inflammation in the cardiovascular system and throughout the body.
Do statins lower platelet count?
In my case, statins did not lower the count, but did cause bleeding and extensive petechiae.
Are Lexapro and Wellbutrin statins?
No. They are SSRIs and work on the nervous systems where statins work in the liver and metabolism of lipids.
How do statins improve cholesterol?
Statins are medications that lower blood pressure. They are able to block the action of a chemical in the liver that makes cholesterol. By lowering the cholesterol in the body, your blood pressure is lowered.
