what are the risks with taking statins?
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['Muscle pain and damage. One of the most common complaints of people taking statins is muscle pain. ... ', 'Liver damage. Occasionally, statin use could cause an increase in the level of enzymes that signal liver inflammation. ... ', 'Increased blood sugar or type 2 diabetes. ... ', 'Neurological side effects.']
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Both drugs belong to the same class of medications and have very little differences. Simvastatin may have an increased risk of muscle pain when compared to atorvastatin.
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The short answer is YES, but very little. Cholesterol lowering drugs, often called “statins” are intended to lower an important component of your total blood cholesterol, the LDL or “low density lipoproteins”. An LDL below 100 is felt to be an important goal to reduce the chance of a heart attack or stroke.
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Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. The most important thing your doctor will keep in mind when thinking about statin treatment is your long-term risk of a heart attack or stroke. If your risk is very low, you probably won't need a statin, unless your LDL is above 190 mg/dL (4.92 mmol/L).
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In most cases, if you're going to have muscle pain from statins, you will notice it as soon as you start taking the medication. If you can tolerate the discomfort, it's a good idea to keep taking the statin as prescribed for at least 2 to 3 weeks. The side effect may go away after your body gets used to the medication.
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Very rarely, statins can cause life-threatening muscle damage called rhabdomyolysis (rab-doe-my-OL-ih-sis). Rhabdomyolysis can cause severe muscle pain, liver damage, kidney failure and death. The risk of very serious side effects is extremely low, and calculated in a few cases per million people taking statins.
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['Hypoglycemia –if taken with sulphonylurea medication or insulin.', 'Hypotension (low blood pressure)', 'Genital thrush.', 'Increased likelihood of urinary tract infections.', 'Increased need to visit the toilet ( polyuria )', 'Constipation.', 'Nausea.', 'Increases in LDL cholesterol.']
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Meloxicam can increase your risk of fatal heart attack or stroke, especially if you use it long term or take high doses, or if you have heart disease. Even people without heart disease or risk factors could have a stroke or heart attack while taking this medicine.
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“When there is too much drug in the blood, you may have more side effects.” For example, if you drink a lot of grapefruit juice while taking certain statin drugs to lower cholesterol, too much of the drug may stay in your body, increasing your risk for liver and muscle damage that can lead to kidney failure.
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In the short term, these risks include blood clots and infection. Longer-term problems, which include diabetes and an increased risk of infections, are usually related to the medication you need to take to reduce the chance of rejection.
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Although they offer substantial benefits in decreasing heart attacks and strokes, statins sometimes cause side effects. About 10% to 20% of people who take statins report experiencing muscle pain or muscle cramps, while others complain of nausea, trouble sleeping, diarrhea, or constipation.
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As gabapentin can lead to increase in LDL cholesterol, precaution should be taken in patients with deranged lipid profile before starting therapy and it should be checked during course of therapy. This drug can cause minor side effects, though major side effects were reported in our study.
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Statins Cause Fatigue. Statin drugs are among the most widely used prescription drugs on the market, but now researchers say that the cholesterol-lowering drugs can cause fatigue and decreased energy upon exertion.
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Niacin does have risks. It can cause liver problems, stomach ulcers, changes to glucose levels, muscle damage, low blood pressure, heart rhythm changes, and other issues.
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Share on Pinterest Possible side effects of Lipitor include muscle pain, nausea, and indigestion. Severe side effects are rare, but they can occur. Lipitor may affect kidney or liver function. Research has linked Lipitor to a serious muscle condition called rhabdomyolysis, which can cause kidney failure.
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If you can tolerate the discomfort, it's a good idea to keep taking the statin as prescribed for at least 2 to 3 weeks. The side effect may go away after your body gets used to the medication.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that statins are not recommended for pregnant women. They are rated as “Pregnancy Category X” drugs, which signifies that studies have shown they may cause birth defects and that the risks clearly outweigh any benefit.