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Stopped Our Statins is for those experiencing AE's (adverse effects) to statins: Advicor(Niacin Extended-Release & Lovastatin), NEW ~ Caduet (Lipitor & Norvasc), Crestor(Rosuvastatin),Lipitor(Atorvastatin),Lescol(Fluvastatin), Mevacor(Lovastatin), Pravachol(Pravastatin), Zocor(Simvastatin),Vytorin(Ezetimibe-Simvastatin) & Baycol(Cerivastatin). Baycol, causing over 100 deaths & 11,000 cases of severe side effects, was removed from the market 8/01.

While taking a statin, did you experience:
* Shoulder/neck or muscle pain?
* Difficulty turning over in bed?
* Difficulty walking (heavy legs)?
* Frequent fatigue for no apparent reason?

Did your doctor ever tell you:
* To take CoQ10 when taking statins?
* All the possible side effects that might far outweigh any benefit?
* Statins can make you exercise intolerant?

When you complained of muscle pain: Did your CK/CPK test come back NORMAL? AND your doctor said statins are NOT your problem; must be arthritis? Old age?

"Some" serious statin complications:
* Rhabdomyolysis: Disintegration of muscles, severe cases can lead to kidney failure & death.
* Elevated Creatine Phosphokinase [CPK]: Enzyme released due to damage of the muscles of the heart, body & brain
* Memory Loss, often mistaken for Alzheimer's
* TGA (transient global amnesia)
* Parkinson's type symptoms
* Cancer
* Heart Palpitations & Arrhythmias
* Migraines
* Digestive Disorders

This website is not a substitute for quality medical advice. Always consult your doctor for proper treatment. "Print articles" may be useful when discussing treatment with your doctor.

IMPORTANT Links:
NEW - Online SES Survey (UCSD Statin Effects Study)
http://www.statineffects.com/

Report statin adverse effects to FDA's MedWatch
http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/

Dr Graveline's Forum
http://www.spacedoc.net/board/