Statin drugs side effects book

Statin drugs side effects by duane graveline, paperback. Statin drugs work to lower cholesterol, and as your levels fall, you may assume that is proof that youre getting healthier and lowering your risk of heart disease and heart attack. Some statins, particularly those metabolized by cyp 3a4 such as atorvastatin, pravastatin and simvastatin, can interact with several other drugs, such as clarithromycin, protease inhibitors, cyclosporine, gemfibrozil, oral contraceptives, and digoxin. Statin drugs side effects and the misguided war on cholesterol. However, it is wellknown that side effects ar less common among patients participating in clinical trials compared to real life patients. By lowering the levels, they help prevent heart attacks and stroke. Although side effects believed to be caused by statins can be annoying, consider the benefits of taking a statin before you decide to stop taking your medication. Fear of adverse effects should not prevent a healthcare provider from prescribing a statin, though it is important to be alert for a severe reaction to a statin and take it seriously. My statin story when i first wrote of my personal side effects of lipitor, my words were focused purely on transient global amnesia tga.

In fact, these side effects are listed on the insert of every statin prescription bottle. Compared to other statins, lovastatin showed a nonsignificant upward trend in fasting blood glucose. Pdf download statin drugs side effects free unquote books. Statins are the best drugs to lower ldl cholesterol. Doctors often fail to recognize the side effects of statin drugs and prescribe additional drugs to treat those problems, which could be resolved more simply by. The food and drug administration recently announced that statin drugs, used by millions of americans to lower cholesterol, must carry warnings on their labels about the following potential side effects. Side effects of cholesterollowering statin drugs webmd. Its author has been an astronaut, aerospace medical research scientist, flight surgeon, family physician for at least 10 years, writer including novels, and holder of. Lets look at the top 5 ways that statins can wreak havoc on your health.

Memory loss and other cognitive side effects are rare side effects of statins and they are not serious. This book fills an important need for a comprehensive explanation of the pharmaceutical industrys efforts to profit from statin drugs, of the trivial effect on prevention of heart disease by these drugs, and of their serious toxic side effects. And some of those side effects can have some deadly consequences. Numerous side effects are associated with statins and these side effects can often deter patients from using the drug. Hmgcoa reductase inhibitors statins are a widely used class of drug, and like all medications have potential for adverse effects aes. By kelly brogan, md, and sayer ji, a new study finds the chemical war against cholesterol using statin drugs was justified through statistical deception and the cover up of over 300 adverse health effects documented in the biomedical literature. Besides the fact that statins completely ignore the root of the issue what caused the high cholesterol in the first place, there are also a slew of statin drug side effects. There is strong evidence to suggest that the side effects of statin drugs can significantly contribute to, worsen, or cause serious health conditions. Since the known side effects of statins can be felt much more acutely than the effects of cholesterol and in some cases can be crippling, it is natural to wonder if it is worth taking these drugs and suffering under potential complications. Rather than preventing a problem, it seems as though statins are actually causing one. Bad news about drugs travels fast, and reports of side effects are often exaggerated and rarely presented in a way that is meaningful to those. If you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, your doctor may have prescribed statin.

Statin drugs side effects and the misguided war on cholesterol book. Webmd looks at the common side effects associated with cholesterollowering statin drugs including potential warning signs. She discusses how statins deplete coenzyme q10, a nutrient you need for muscle and heart health. Statin side effects are more dangerous and pervasive than. Knowing the side effects of statins will help you make better choices about your health. High blood cholesterol can cause heart disease, stroke, and even death. The seriously scary side effects of statin drugs healthy. The cardiovascular benefit of aged garlic is far superior to statin drugs for reducing calcium score. Its author has been an astronaut, aerospace medical research scientist, flight surgeon, family physician for at least 10 years, writer including novels, and holder of a masters degree in public health mph. And suzy explains how symptoms ranging from shortness of breath, to fluid retention, to leg cramps, to muscle spasms can all be tied back to the drug mugger effects of statin drugs. In 2017 i wrote a post entitled do statins cause memory loss. Here is a description of the most commonly prescribed medications and their potential side effects on your eyes or vision.

You will find a lot in this book related to diet and heart disease. Statin drugs side effects and the misguided war on. There have been very few studies even examining this issue. Perhaps antiinflammatory herbals such as zyflamend would be more effective than statin drugs with fewer adverse side effects for reducing calcium score if combined with aged garlic and vitamin k2. Statins are effective at lowering cholesterol and protecting against a heart attack and stroke, although they may lead to side effects for some people. Its possible, although unlikely, that one particular statin may cause side effects for you while another statin wont. Buy statin drugs side effects and the misguided war on cholesterol. The last one on the list of side effects can be potentially fatal. Memory loss is a documented side effect of statin drugs. Providers should also be careful of factors that can increase the risk of side effects presenting in a. Statin drugs may cause side effects that can be a lot more harmful to the patient than the benefits they provide. However, side effects may be a concern, especially if you have effects that are painful or bothersome.

Interestingly, the manufacturers of statin drugs are fully aware of their ability to interfere with memory and learning and to cause brain fog. Low testosterone levels, testis shrinkage, prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, parkinsons disease, dementia, and cancer according to research published by the us national library of medicine. Synopsis if you are on a statin drug or are thinking of going on a statin, this fully referenced book, statin drug side effects, is a must read for you. Some patients decide to stop taking statins, a cholesterollowering drug, if they experience side effects. Some drugs that may interact with statins and increase your risk of side effects include. Graveline is possible the best book out there that isnt technical. Weighing the pros and cons of statins the new york times.

The unanswered question, though, is do some side effects persist even after the statins have been discontinued. Side effects prompt patients to stop cholesterol drugs. The side effects can range from being mild to severe, and heres a look at some of the most common. They replaced a class of pharmaceuticals that lowered cholesterol by preventing its absorption from the gut. Download statin drugs side effects in pdf and epub formats for free. Statins are drugs that can help decrease your levels of ldl cholesterol. Yet the true incidence of adverse effects, says kendrick, is shrouded in secrecy and held. The science, the media, the statindenialist cult, and the nocebo effect which concluded that there was no scientific evidence for cognitive side effects of the widelyutilized statin cholesterol lowering drugs despite this, a common concern of my patients when we discuss potentially utilizing statin drugs to reduce their. Statins have been associated with memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, and confusion. This is because in 1999, shortly after this drug was started by my doctors at johnson space center as part of my annual astronaut physical, this is what i experienced. However, like all medicine, statin drugs have side effects. The scope of statin associated side effects is extremely broad, reflecting the effect of these drugs on multiple physiologic and biochemical pathways.

Statins are a class of drugs often prescribed by doctors to help lower cholesterol levels in the blood. As a former astronaut, aerospace medical research scientist, flight surgeon and family doctor, i was appalled by the lack of information in the medical community on the full range of side effects of the statin drugs. This is merely annoying to some, but to others these statin side effects not only devastate the ability to perform daytoday activities, but can lead to such severe muscle deterioration that it leads to a dangerous medical emergency called rhabdomyolysis and statins, a condition which can be. A study of statin use in the real world found that 17 percent of patients taking the pills reported side effects, including muscle pain, nausea, and problems with their liver or nervous system. Statin side effects new fda warnings pritikin program. Statin drugs side effects and the misguided war on cholesterol by. The clinical studies comparing statins with placebo indicate that statins are remarkably safe drugs with few side effects, muscle ache being the most common.

Strategies for recovery from statin drugs this health guide is dedicated to the victims of statin induced neuromuscular degeneration, otherwise known as lipitor disease. Statin drugs side effects book also available for read online, mobi, docx and mobile and kindle reading. If the levels of cholesterol in your blood are too high, you are at an increased risk of suffering serious complications, including a heart attack, stroke, and. Arguably the most common of the statin side effects is the occurrence of statin drugs muscle weakness. Symptoms may begin 1 day to years after stating the statin and resolve within a median time of 3 weeks after the statin is stopped. Statin treats cancer doug kaufmanns know the cause. If you are on a statin drug or are thinking of going on a statin, this fully referenced book, statin drug side effects, is a must read for you. His book statin drugs side effects, and the misguided war on.

This book is a comprehensive reference source and summary of side effects of statin drugs. Its thought that simvastatin zocor may be more likely to cause muscle pain as a side effect than other statins when its taken at high doses. For example, genetic differences in the activity of the cytochrome p450 cyp system can affect statin interactions with other drugs, whereas. One intrepid researcher, beatrice golomb, md, phd, has suggested that some individuals are especially susceptible to statin side effects. They found nearly 1 in 6 had side effects while taking the. This book is distributed under the terms of the creative commons. Alternative take on statins, fat and cholesterol is an intriguing read.

These early drugs often had immediate and unpleasant side effects, including nausea, indigestion and constipation, and in the typical patient they lowered cholesterol levels only. Management of statin side effects there are no experts in this new medical challenge of preventing and repairing damage done by statin drugs. Several friends have read his books, and like them. For a complete list of severe side effects, please refer to the individual drug monographs. The unacceptable legacy of statin drug use at todays high doses is a trail of chronic aches and pains, numbness, weakness, confusion. Statin drugs and botanicals antiinflammatory effects. Statin drugs can be valuable for managing your ldl and preventing heart disease. In the end, its a matter of balancing the low risk of these side effects with the potential. Amiodarone cordarone, pacerone, a medication for irregular heart. This book focuses on the side effects of statin drugs used to lower cholesterol or ldl cholesterol. Statin drugs entered the market with great promise. Statin is a class of cholesterollowering medication. More importantly, the book describes the true causes of heart disease and emphasizes optimal.