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Honestly I figured mom just wanted another trip to the store, but never said anything.
That was a really close call
So I really do ask THEM questions and not the Dr.
Drs cannot possibly know everything!
I brought it to her attention, so she didn’t add the med that she was thinking of giving me. She was grateful. So was I !
Dysphagia was not listed as a side effect of this medication but I went onto a reddit forum and sure enough there were others who this had happened to. I immediately stopped taking it.
So yes, be careful. A lot of docs just prescribe the latest pill based on the pamphlets the pharm reps leave with them. Be your own advocate. Always.
Great reminder to all of us.
I ask my doctor questions, plus I verify any concerns with my pharmacist.
There are concerns about side effects from prescription medications, interactions even with over the counter drugs and food and beverages as well.
I had my appointment with Primary Care doctor not too long after. I told him what had happened. He said that I have been taking that medication for a while now so I shouldn’t be having side effects. I told him comments were that some people had side effects more quickly and some were on for a long period of time before having side effects. He said there tapping his pen at me…So I am off the Statin for now.
I have talked to quite a few people who have been on Statins and had issues also. So I’ll see next month where I go from here.
I have the same side effect from Statins. I have severe muscle aches if I take them.
My husband has absolutely no side effects at all to statins. We are all different.
Check your LOs med list. Mom had a fast heart rate because of graves desease. She was put on meds to lower the rate at the hospital. She was then was put on Thyroid meds, by a specialist, which eventually brought her heart rate down. But, she was still taking the heart rate meds and I questioned it and they were removed. So was her Statin. Stains will effect the liver after long use. So does the Thyroid med Mom was placed on. So her specialist took her off the Statin. When I said she had been taken off before for enzyme reading, he said she should never have been put back on. Me, less is best.
JoAnn,
I believe you about the gentleman that you know.
My muscle aches were so bad that I couldn’t even walk across the room without being in pain. My doctor took me off of my statin.
Now, I am dealing with high cholesterol levels. I exercise and eat well the majority of the time. My BP has been erratic lately. On meds. Not working well. Will discuss thoroughly today with my primary care doctor.
I went into the ER last Friday. They admitted me into the hospital.
My heart rate dropped so low that they were considering installing a pace maker. Hopefully, they will know more after wearing this heart monitor for a month. I’m still having some symptoms.
My husband has no issues whatsoever with taking a statin. Our doctor believes that he should be on statins and that the risk is very small in getting dementia.
My brother takes Repatha because he can’t take a statin either.
We absolutely have to be our own advocate. Trust me, I am a bit concerned about my own health right now.
I have a follow up appointment with my primary care doctor this afternoon. I have over 20 test results in my portal right now from the hospital.
Wish me luck in finding out what is going on.
Editing this, never mind I googled it. Cholesterol
Some smoke, eat horrible and live to 90s
A lot of it is hereditary
Not that we shouldn't do are best to stay healthy, but we can't blame it all on bad eating habits