My mom was on simvastatin and I read that there could be a connection with memory loss and statins. I requested that she be taken off for a trial. We noted no difference at all except her cholesterol started creeping up despite being on a low fat/cholesterol diet. Needless to say we put her back on simvastatin and noticed no worsening of her dementia, but her cholesterol numbers are great now. I'm guessing these results vary from person to person. My mom has vascular dementia and COPD.
Father was on minimum dose (20 mg) of atorvastatin after his stroke to minimize clotting. After several years, he became lethargic and doctor took him off. I think he became a little sharper and more energetic. At least temporarily.
My LO was on statins after a stroke in 2012. The patient chews pills and most statins were too big to tolerate. Crestor was the smallest, but since it was bitter. The patient would not take it. The patient is and did alright without it for past 4.5 years after the stroke.
Brandywine1949, I read Dr. Whitaker's statin info too and I was recently told to take a statin by a young doc and when I told him it is poison, he denied but said he would not do cholesterol test since I would not take a med anyway! I avoid doctors like the plague and remember we never went to doctors as kids. Too bad this society is so hung up on doctors and pharma.
There are reports that statins contribute to development of Type 2 Diabetes, along with all the leg cramps, mental fog etc. I quit taking them recently and looking forward to my labs next month.
Dagnabbit! I got caught up again in reading through responses that are years old! I hate when that happens. I try to check the date on each thread but obviously I missed this one.
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I am amazed at how much better I feel after getting off statins. My balance is bad and I hope I can get it back, as well. I took statins because my cholesterol shot up after becoming hypothyroid. I was put on statins and stayed on because my mom had a massive stroke and survived a paraplegic and suffered from vascular dementia. She lived that way for 6 years. But my risk is actually very low. So, I am glad I went off. Everyone has to decide for themselves.
I'm glad you made the right decision for yourself and are feeling better. Everyone reacts so differently to medications. I guess it all depends on the dosage and other meds and possible side effects.
For my own father, statins were very hard on him. He suffered from muscle weakness and loss of appetite.
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I'm glad you made the right decision for yourself and are feeling better. Everyone reacts so differently to medications. I guess it all depends on the dosage and other meds and possible side effects.
For my own father, statins were very hard on him. He suffered from muscle weakness and loss of appetite.
I hope everyone can find the right balance.