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I can’t remember when Statin drugs first came out. I remember seeing them on television commercials years ago.
Isn't it funny how drugs are trendy too. Always looking for the new wonder drug, right?
I am not sure I would begin a statin med on a 93 y/o who never took a statin before. Especially if her offspring are sensitive to statins.
Did you and her doctor discuss this beforehand? Did you both decide together to begin the statin & ASA?
I would weigh the risks with the benefits. Why introduce a new medication at this point, and a statin to boot, when nothing on God’s earth will prevent your loved one from being called home to her maker? If mom is doing well, you are blessed. No need to introduce new medication that may have wicked side effects and rock her stability.
The doctor just put her on it in the ER. It’s the ‘newest’ treatment for stroke prevention.
We are their experiments! Haha.
My mom doesn’t take a lot of meds either and she is 93. She takes Sinamet. Dilantin for seizures and Atoriststin. That’s it. The rest is baby aspirin and supplements and vitamins.
She hasn’t had a seizure since 1996.
Alva, how did Statins ruin your feet?
I did switch to more tolerable statin and I still had issues with aches. My brother too. He can’t take any Statins. Now my brother takes some insanely expensive meds not covered by his insurance. It costs $1500 a month! He can’t afford that so doctor gives him samples and when doc doesn’t have any samples he goes without. He’s had several heart surgeries due to heart attacks. He’s severely obese. Sedentary lifestyle. I don’t know if he’s over eating a ton of food or what but he hasn’t lost any weight.
My husband, mom and I don’t eat a lot so our weight is fine. I wish he could lose weight. He used to be a normal size. I wonder why some people gain a ton of weight like that. My dad wasn’t heavy either. My other brother is average weight. The one with heart issues is tremendous! He can’t fit in chairs. I feel bad for him. It’s weird, looks like he’s swollen or something. Can meds do that to a person? He takes tons of meds!
I'm curious what tests were done to diagnose TIA, did she have a CT scan or MRI?
I think it was both test. I know she did the scan. She has done MRI’s in the past, can’t remember for that ER visit.
I was second guessing myself because it’s ‘doctor’s orders’ but it doesn’t make sense to me either. Of course, I am not a medical professional.
Can I insists that the Statin be removed? She will take it more seriously if the doc says not to take it. Or tell her, Mom, I really don’t want you to take this drug. Help!
I don’t have any issues with the baby aspirin.
https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/avoid-stroke-avert-dementia-western-led-team-calls-for-global-action-as-link-between-two-becomes-clear
Thanks, it gets so confusing to me. I try to keep up with all of this stuff but it’s hard.