10 Bad Things STATIN Drugs do in Your Body (Statin Side Effects) - 2024

[@TheLizardKing1967]

I don't trust medical Doctors, but I do trust Dr. Ken Berry. He tells the truth and i respect him for that.

[@tpls10s1953]

TheLizardKing1967, I don’t trust them either and I spent 20+ years working as an RN in a cardiac cath lab. It’s hard to find good functional medicine docs.😢

[@01mustang05]

You don't trust "medical Doctors" ? - Isn't Mr. Ken Berry a medical doctor?

[@01mustang05]

@ppurppple chkl, so you're an idiot too, eh; such a joke humanity is, we can't do what should be simple.

[@jayrovers]

Dr K is so sincere in all that he says & does here... He also supports all that he says with credible research.... he is so believable! 💕 💕 💕

[@01mustang05]

@@jayrovers you're just as much an abused and damaged looser as all of us, if not more because you act so dumb and can't stop yourself.

[@tomdelica1960]

My doctor prescribed a statin, after 3 months I went back for a bloodwork checkup, he said my cholesterol was perfect, I asked how come, he said obviously the statin was really working. I left his office without mentioning that I had not taken a single pill!

[@Aparchit900]

Hahahaha

[@sunflowers6172]

😂😂😂

[@mp7925]

You should have told him. Maybe he will stop doing harm to other patients.

[@ceciliag2929]

Roger Hickson @ doctors will keep prescribing, remember they get paid by big pharmaceutical co to proscribe their meds.

[@karliann1]

Yes!!!

[@sandysimmer1279]

I've been on 40 mgs of Atorvastatin for 10 years for high cholesterol. Always about 200-240. The medicine doe's not make my levels go down. I also had an 85% blockage and had a heart stent put in last September. I have rheumatoid arthritis and all of my doctors keep telling me that the awful joint and muscle pain is due to RA. My RA levels are normal for the last few years, but the pain is so bad I can hardly walk, roll over in bed, etc. I stopped taking Atorvastatin a few weeks ago and I feel like a new woman! I am 65 years young and have my Life back! My blood work shows my cholesterol down to 180, most likely due to my way of eating more RED MEAT and low carb foods. Thank you Dr. Berry!!!!!!!

[@starmadchen]

No wonder you feel like a new woman. I have osteoarthritis and went through the same thing, except I didn't take the statin for as long as you, but there is a real connection between increased pain and statins in some people. You might wish to check out the benefits of supplements like fish and borage oil for arthritis. Good luck to you.

[@philipvayro6293]

I've been on atorvastatin for about 18 months but I've always felt period back pain at the bottom of my spine and sometimes my right hip bone it comes and goes also my knees sometimes ache again not all the time .I've always put it down to Old age ironically I stopped my statin 8 days ago and I feel alot better now is that in my mind after such a short time of stopping the statin so I'm in a dilemma because they say you shouldn't just stop the statin without consulting your doctor but hey....I fell fine

[@susankenny696]

I too had stent 95% block dont drink dont smoke not overweight put on statins n muscle aches awful cudnt walk at one point been on 3 diff ones dont know wether stop them or not !

[@survivormary1126]

@@starmadchen Only take Krill oil of the fish, and never from Norway.

[@survivormary1126]

@@susankenny696 From all I've seen and read they are the Devil. I took them for only two weeks and a new doctor took me off and he even had a test to check if they had done permanent muscle damage. Ask your doctor about THAT test. I was in screaming pain from cramps even. I took astaxanthin (or chitosan is good too) check that out instead. I wouldn't believe them about not stopping something that can cause permanent muscle damage, permanent Liver damage, permanent memory damage. smh

[@saratkumar2484]

I am an 82 y old pharmacist. I had a brain stroke 7 y ago n I was prescribed Atorvastatin 20 mg once daily. Soon body aches started along with urgency in urination. After 3 y , I understood that Atorvastatin is causing all my problems. So I stopped taking it. In a week 's time, I was totally free from both the problems. In this four years I am enjoying normal health.

[@charlenemariecoraninmemory5130]

lol so my dr gave me systatin and now rosuvs statin still trying to cause fear in me LOL i also said no to the jabs and boosters all BS lies so i'm leaving these bottles unopened These dr's insist they only understand science and not natural immunity they don't have any clues about a person's makeup or genetic systems NONE

[@yvonnepodmore4891]

I had awful side effects with muscle pain. It got so extreme I could not climb the stairs in my home, I had to crawl up like a toddler

[@jhakku1401]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@AndrewJamesMcQuinn]

Thank you for sharing, especially considering professional protocol and its interests.

[@AndrewJamesMcQuinn]

@MariaElena-re7dt I stopped cold!

[@mitchellhernandez7096]

25 year old. Was informed that I had high cholesterol at the end of age 24, was prescribed ATO 10mg 30 day supply, before all this was having anxiety attacks, where my hearts racing, freaking out, hands/legs going numb, mind telling me this is it, but, after taking 7 Tabs of Atorvastatin, felt muscle aches on my left side of the body and only the left, heart/chest pain, stopped taking it 10 days ago from today, still having that pain on the back of ny left arm, running through the left side of my chest, praying it’ll go away.

[@sue6776]

I was started six weeks ago on Atorvastatin after having a TIA. I had refused statins for years despite my cholesterol being high simply because l had researched how harmful they are. After the TIA the consultant convinced me l had little choice so l sadly and very reluctantly started them. I was advised to take it at night before going to bed. The first night l woke with visualisations. I knew they weren't there but could see big boxes in the darkness. Throughput the month these sleep distances happened 4 to 5 times. I also had pins and needles in both hands that would wake me up. In the mornings my legs felt heavy which normally wore off after a couple of hours. I decided that was me done with them. What l found most concerning when l stopped them was l hadn’t been aware how my mood had been gradually deteriorated and l was feeling my life was done. It's been two weeks since l stopped them, all side effects have stopped and l feel like my old self. 😊

[@5points7019]

My husband had an iscemic stroke in January, with no effects after. After all thes tests they ran they still couldnt find what caused it, it was a 5 minute episode that resolved itself. No clots found anywhere, heart, arteries and veins all in great shape. They put him on a 2nd bp med plus aspirin and avoristatin. Hes been complaining about being very tired, and now his joints are hurting worse than before this all happened. I've had him taking a good quality coq10 400mg since he started taking the statin. It's been frustrating to deal with all this, we both made lifestyle changes but I didn't want him on statins in the first place. His cholesterol numbers weren't even that high to begin with yet all the drs were insistent on the statin and said he'd be on them for the rest of his life. I've been showing him all these different drs talking about them.

[@iqbaalbaige7782]

good. you left it . m also done with it

[@KMOK2024]

@@sue6776 Get your LipoProtein (a) tested. It is genetic , sticky for cholesterol and artery walls and is inflamatory cause of stroke/ heart attack. Canadians test this even in children. Americans- no. Search youtube for more info. 20 percent of Americans have it. Statins don’t affect it because liver produces it. Was bad news for me!

[@susanknox9056]

I too , had a TIA 3 months ago . Had already been on SIMVASTATIN for several years . I was put on Atorvastatin in hospital , 40 mg .at night . My ldl was 169. They told me it should be UNDER 50 . Are they kidding ?? I never heard it was suppose to be that low ! I know HDL is 60, which is good . I also am now having the achy everything in the morning . Ended it was a true stroke on left side of brain . So has to wear a Heart monetize for 2 weeks testing for AFIB, which I don’t have , Thank God .

[@StringShredder05]

When I told my doctor I was on a keto diet, he started telling me how bad keto was and wrote a statin prescription with out telling me the side effects which I already knew. I took it home, threw it in the trash, and changed doctors...

[@margieellis6865]

good for you!

[@gwaaiedenshaw8310]

You should not put medication in the garbage. Gets out into the environment.

[@melissaclements9273]

@@gwaaiedenshaw8310 I think it was the paper prescription

[@gwaaiedenshaw8310]

Melissa Clements there I go leaping to the worst of all possibilities.

[@bmatt772727272]

@@gwaaiedenshaw8310 he put the paper prescription in the trash. Not the meds

[@RNSK8r]

As a Nurse, I’ve learned way more from you than in school or all my education. Anyone listening to your videos needs to know you are amazing & have extremely good information.

[@pssst3]

I didn't study medicine in school and didn't learn anything I didn't already know from this doctor. It's a shame that you get your continuing education on KZbin when there are free online continuing medical education classes you can take for credits.

[@francus7227]

​@@pssst3 You have no clue how bad the people that write those continuing education courses are.... IDIOT. I was FORCED to take those courses every two years. Absolute jokes that have PHD behind their names.

[@rangasrule4781]

AS A NURSE YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN TO BELIEVE THIS SHIT. GO LOOK INTO IT YOURSELF

[@francus7227]

@@rangasrule4781 Statins don't work. I did 25 years of ICU, CCU, and ER nursing. There's no preventing an M.I. You can only postpone it. Postponing with medications isn't worth it. Diet and exercise.... yes. I'd NEVER take a statin. You keep "looking it up".

[@cecilegibbs3539]

I quit taking everything. Especially cholesterol meds. 78 yrs old. It’s been two years and i feel better than ever. My mind is clearer. No aches or pains, i’ve lived past average age already so the change has been a gift.

[@AndreaD.]

I took statins for about 6 weeks, every muscle in my body hurt! My doctor at the time actually said to keep taking them unless I couldn’t tolerate it anymore! He seriously said that the benefits outweighed the risks! I got a new doctor after that!

[@lvr2704]

Same!

[@KarlaHernandez-mj2yk]

My doctor said the same thing to me. I actually started swearing at her that she just didn't understand just how much pain I was in. I will never take that crap again. She doesn't bring it up anymore.

[@artbyagema]

I just started statins 2 weeks ago and been having muscle cramps on the hips, super weird and painful to bend (to pick up something) or to sit down. Did you get any withdrawal side effects when you stopped taking it?

[@wakethebarbarian4577]

My doctor seems to be brainwashed. I always have problems when trying his suggested statins (muscle cramps and joint aches). He says he even takes them although he's lost weight and his cholesterol is normal.

[@gigisnursingjourney4730]

Did the pain stop after you stopped the statin? And how long did it take to stop?

[@FernandoAndino-l1u]

Hi Dr, I stop taking atorvistatin and my hip pain went away, not fatigue or tired anymore. Great video, I am 67 and I feel better than ever !!!

[@darcyfedoruk1532]

me too! hip and muscle and joint aches ..gone! Low energy levels and general lack of life.. Gone!

[@sharistafne4632]

@MariaElena-re7dt after 1 yr on this Atorvastatin, I broke mine in half for about 3 months then just stopped taking it.😁👍🙏

[@DavidPaulMorgan]

this is interesting - I seem to have 'hip pain' too - and I do exercise (63yo)

[@hilda-k4x]

@delacari444-re7dt My PCP told me that statins can be stopped without a problem, any time;and she advised me to do so against my cargiologist recommendation. She is a great doctor.

[@thomascarpenter7415]

Same here, hip pain and always tired

[@Lighthanger]

I was prescribed Lipitor for cholesterol reduction. Three months later I was in the hospital being treated for Pancreatitis. After I was released I started doing my own research on the affects of taking Statins. I looked at several studies which indicated that in some patients statins will cause Pancreatitis. My doctor was incredulous and strongly disagreed, I changed physicians. One of the other thing I learned is that people who have had Pancreatitis are at twice the risk of developing Pancreatic cancer than the rest of the population. Thank you Lipitor! That was in 2008 and I have no problems with my heart, in fact, my current physician tells me I have a very strong heart. In about a month I will be eighty years olds and I can do a fair days work. Keep up the good work Doc.

[@cynthiacole6140]

How many TV ads were we bombarded with pushing Lipitor?

[@halreneau6343]

0

[@eliseomartinez4206]

2 friends who were on Lipitor rejected my advice to stop taking it. Both died of pancreatic cancer. Long ago I read somewhere but have not been able to verify, that epidemiologic studies indicate that people with cholesterol around 200 to 210 live longer. Both friends were in that range.

[@basketballfan5763]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Golfr2020]

Yes. There are many Doctors and Cardiologist being fed BULLSHIT by pharmaceutical companies. Their favourable research is provided by the very people THEY pay

[@maureenmcnulty9730]

I had a triple heart bypass following a mild heart attack. I had been on statins for a long time. After surgery my heart surgeon told me never to take a statin ever again as my tissue was like "sewing sand". I told my cardiologist this as he kept insisting I take the statin and he said my surgeon was crazy. My surgeon would not make this up and after that no matter what my cardiologist said I refused to take statin. My cholesterol went down on it's own and my heart is perfect.

[@jjflamingo992]

How to get off the stain

[@dead2802]

GUARENTEED that cardiologist was getting heavy paybacks! They always do.

[@MJ-hl1kk]

How wonderful that you were able to recover from that degree of degeneration - bravo!

[@stewartmorrison9453]

My statin gave me so many issues. Anxiety, breathing problems, heart problems, I would feel like passing out randomly during the day and just never felt normal. And i was only on a quarter of regular dosage. It was videos like this that helped me realize myself what was causing it and i took myself off of it. Since then everything is back to normal.

[@manaliilanam]

Brother when your anxiety gone after stopping statin just wanna know bcoz even I wanna stop dis I m feeling same as u felt

[@javlynblue2024]

Ya have to admit, it is one hell of a business model. Create bigger problems that keep someone coming in the door and kills them slowly. These Donkey privates really messed me up wiyh their pills and food pyramid.

[@thecrusader4422]

I had the breathing problems too

[@stewartmorrison9453]

@@manaliilanam it took a long time but i noticed i felt a lot less after a few months. Watch videos on adrenal support and anxiety management. I still suffer a little from the damage the statins did to my adrenals but I feel almost normal now all the time. I wish i had never put one pill into my body.

[@texomatex1]

I experienced anxiety to the point I had to stop.

[@gillfoulkes3089]

On my 3rd statin, the first two caused severe chest pain ending up in A&E. This 3rd statin is causing muscle cramps in my calf’s at night and I have pain in my ankles. I have just asked for new blood tests as I am extremely tired and falling asleep after work during the day. I am 54. I am an office worker and have notice brain fog and a fuzzy dizzy feeling. Worst bit is my eye sight. I wear reading glasses only and my sight is blurred. I have continued taking these drugs as my doctor told me I was at huge risk of heart attack or stroke as my cholesterol was sitting at 7/9 Which is really high. Doc really scared me into taking this drug. Told me to persevere with all the side effects! However after watching this I am stopping them right now!!! I am a fairly active busy woman, who has turned into a lazy sloppy couch potato with sore muscles????? Half blind and have put in weight even tho I eat super healthy don’t drink or smoke! I want my mojo and myself and my life back! Thank you so much for this! I thought I was going mad!!!

[@vishm3301]

Muscles pain, stiffness in muscles, forgetfulness, weakness, blur vision, pain appear in my muscles without exercising, these are what I experienced

[@PacoOtis]

Dude! Whew! I got talked into taking a Statin and in a few days I ached all over and became rather depressed and I've always been a rather buoyant personality. The absolute tipping point was when I was driving along and looked at my dog and realized I did not know her name and I loved her dearly! I stopped the Statins and was soon back to normal. I told my Doctor about it and was ignored and filed a State complaint . It appears you are absolutely right so please carry on! Best of luck to all of us!

[@johnwhite2576]

@@PacoOtis fine change statins or stop don’t vilify for vast majorly of ew one nclass of drugs that has been the greatest pharmaceutical cardiac drug in half a a century.

[@Andrew-kh7rz]

@@johnwhite2576 and there are people that lives have been destroyed because of them, we need informed consent

[@Laura-nl8df]

My experience was awful. I stood around, like a cow. Stare out the window,at nothing for a long time. Sit on the stairs. Just sit. No focus. No thoughts. Empty. I haven't been the same since. Major regret.

[@EdwardKelly-yc3ju]

My cholesterol was borderline high and my doctor recommending statin. Not wanting these side effects. I have energy and want to keep it that way

[@MJ-hl1kk]

@@Laura-nl8df Was your awful experience due to statins or because you stopped them?

[@belledobson2007]

I’ve been on statins for 8 years since my kidney transplant and reading these symptoms I have every single one. I’m going to be discussing this with my specialist very seriously at my next appointment

[@debas47]

If he disagrees, just let him know you will keep on taking it but dump it in the garbage and never waste money on buying another. Also, shop for a better practitioner who would take your ideas in the future treatment of your problems! Good luck

[@jennyprice6440]

Dr insisted I take statin because my cholesterol was 6.1 (UK) and a family history of 2 siblings dying of CVD before the age of 60. It gave me increased joint pain so stopped after 1 month. 3 years later I go on a keto diet after 6 months cholesterol 7.6 GP insisting I take a statin, I refused. Never felt so well I'm 69. Keep up the good work Dr Berry.

[@debbietaylor20]

My cholesterol had been high forever it's 8.2 now . I have heart disease on my mum's side but not before age 60 . I wasn't offered statin because I don't smoke , exercise very regular and have normal blood pressure. Now they want me to take a statin . Doctors are so brainwashed about this and fat causing heart disease. I did keto and cholesterol came down in weeks and HDL was better and tryglicerades. I couldn't keep keto up. I know that sugar is the cause of high cholesterol for me.

[@hardtruth2039]

After my quintuple by-pass last August my surgeon, cardiologist and family doc demanded I take a statin. After 3 weeks I began having muscle and join pain, dark urine, ED and brain fog. My pharmacist told me to stop taking them and never take one again. After seeing several of dr. Berry’s videos as well as others I refuse to take a statin. I am also on keto. My docs tell me I’m killing myself. I am so tired of quacks.

[@windsurfer2956]

After 12 months on keto i cured my rheumatoid arthritis, fatty liver, depression, anxiety, and lost 3.5 stone which was a bonus! keep going, take charge of your own health, your the best, your bodys the best, be your best!!

[@dana102083]

Darn that keto killer.. Well done!!

[@mannyradzky493]

Hard Truth same here. Quintuple bypass in 2014, was put on Crestor. Took for a year, had much of the same symptoms. Put them in the garbage end of 2015. Went high fat low carb...feel awesome!!! Conventional drs are drug pushers for the drug lords (big pharma).

[@Betsemes]

I would not call doctors quacks since most of the times they do believe what they were taught to be true. They are basically incompetents. The real quacks are in the pharmaceuticals pushing non-cures to make money.

[@ut561]

wow, just goes to show we really have to be our doctors and watch out for ourselves.

[@slawrence33]

Hi. Great video. I’ve been on statins for 12 years. 2 years back I started getting severe pains in my hands. As I do a lot of cycling my GP said stop cycling! No way. So for a year I went to specialists who thought May be I had RA, but the blood tests where all fine. Board over New Year this year, and fed up of the pain reoccurring, I started searching the Internet for the words hand pain and statins and sure enough it came back with several studies on ‘peripheral neuropathy’. Damage to nerves, weakness, numbness and pain in the hands and feet. I stopped taking the statins that day, that’s 5 months back, my hand pain has gone, my tendons are stronger and I’m cycling further and faster than ever. Thanks Dr Berry, appreciate all you do, I’m also ketogenic! But that’s another story thanks to you. Best Regards.

[@albertbrown7694]

I had hand pain, back pain, leg pain. Stopped my statin and 3 days later I felt 20 years younger, I was even thinking better.

[@jameshoagland375]

I have poly-neuropathy- what works for me is alpha lipoic acid which was recommended by my neurologist. Wish you continued good health.

[@sharonwright7932]

My goodness…..I have PN a d Rheumatoid Arthritis, which the doctor who put me on a Statin two months ago doesn’t even know! I tried to tell him and he cut me off with…”This is a walk in clinic! One thing at a time!” That was two months ago and I am now aching all over and my fingers have become bent…it happened very quickly!

[@gracerosales138]

I have diabetic neuropathy in my hands and feet too.

[@pattiann8477]

side effects? one gave me a cough, made me tired, doc changed to another...I was on different ones for 30 years! I kept complaining I was tired...couldn't move...he said exercise more...I could not walk 200 yards without feeling exhausted..I couldn't clean my home without become exhausted...my thighs screamed in pain....I would drag myself for a walk, sweating profusely, complained again and again about fatigue...so tired...but couldn't sleep. I finally just said "screw it! I would rather be dead than live like this.....my cardiologist INSISTED I need to take something. He gave me a different drug...one side effect was GALL STONES!! he didn't ask if I was already troubled with stones.....then after MANY, MANY, MANY gall bladder attacks, I started googling what to do...dropped that drug, went keto, lost 35 pounds, (which I had absolutely given up on!) and now my gall bladder is much happier ..don't, WON"T take a statin and at 70, I feel better than I have felt since I was 40! I swear I was pre-diabetic, I was peeing every half hour, my skin was itchy and dry....other docs asked if I was diabetic. I pee a couple of times a day now! sorry for the long post, but I could go on and on!

[@MReza-nq3pd]

Was you on any other medication?

[@pattiann8477]

@@MReza-nq3pd probably high blood pressure meds then too.

[@terrybradley6068]

Patti Ann, you have convinced me. No more statins. Maybe the leg cramps and perpetual fatigue will go away.

[@maliknauman3566]

It has one more side effect that I faced, it reduces the platelets count significantly, your skin start losing, feeling tired all the times with no energy to do any thing

[@mechellewinslow65]

@@pattiann8477 this is me!!

[@dtee06]

I had a complete workup recently because my doctor was concerned about my low resting heart rate 54-58. I went through all 4 stages of the treadmill , scans and ultrasound, the results were very good. My total cholestral was 189 ( HDL 78 tri 43 ) but my cardiologist recommeded that I go on a statin to get it down to about 145. When I cunsulted with my primary and told him about my concerns he told me that he understood and would leave the decision up to me because that I was not the typical case . In many cases the patient is over weight and has a bad diet, little excersize and does not want to change so instead takes statins. I workout 3 times a week, play golf 3 times a week, walk my dog and get 10,000 t0 15,000 steps every day (fitbit). I am in my mid 70s 5"9" 165 lbs. My decision was no statins and continue doing what I am doing. I can do a lilttle better with my diet to get the LDL number down. I have had to cut my minimum 5mg BP meds in half over the past year. Thank You for the 10 bad things and those commenting , I feel I made the right decision .

[@HEARTANDSOULOFMINE]

Hell, yes, you made the right decision!

[@HEARTANDSOULOFMINE]

One more thing: your resting heart rate is that of an endurance athlete! You need to change your doctor because he is a blooming idiot.

[@redleadervfr-v4906]

I was on atorvastatin and yes I did have 7 of the issues you mentioned. But at the later stage of me taking them I was having horrendous nightmares 4,5,6 times a night. It was frightening at the time. Not taken Statins now for about 4 years, I’ve had 3 heart attacks and a triple heart bypass plus stents. I’m over 80 years old now and I’m feeling very good and long my iast👍

[@scully47]

I’ve had widespread pain throughout my body for some time. My muscles ached and felt clenched all the time. And the fatigue was awful. My doctor told me it was probably fibromyalgia, and my therapist said the pain was from depression. My brother and his wife said they had the same issue so they stopped the statin drug and the pain and fatigue went away. I just tried stopping my statin drug over a week ago and all the pain is almost gone. No more fatigue.

[@joemueller9789]

Good for you Scully47. That's my story too. And b/c I no longer have pain and b/c I no longer have day-long fatigue, I've been able to return to exercise and gym workouts. My heart is stronger than ever!

[@nikkster01]

my symptoms were the same they stopped within 24 hours after 3 years of 2 or 3 hours sleep between ibuprophens

[@preciouswhittaker5040]

Try adding CoQ10 supplements

[@chamberlin1]

My 86 y/o father was diagnosed with polymyalgia and is now on prednisone too. on top of the statins...and metformin....and blood thinners (for mech. heart valve)... I think doctors are using the auto-immune induced 'polymyalgia story' as a cover for statin side effects.

[@AlexBrandon.]

I have been taking statins for three years now and suddenly my shoulder is in constant pain and my doctor just told me its fibromyalgia......I have been in pain with no relief for three months now

[@sfixx]

Quit Atorvastatin 3 days ago after a nurse mentioned some memory loss in her close relative who takes a statin. I don’t know how it came up but when she said it I was struck by lightning!!! At 59 years old I’ve been progressively losing my memory for 10 years. Enough so that I’ve become very concerned and have been researching Dementia. I’m hoping now that I can regain some cognitive function. My father died at 52 and his father passed away in his 40s. Congenital heart disease is a concern but having my mind is important too!

[@charlenecrouse9929]

There is lots of alternatives methods out there now. Big pharma is out to make you sicker and them richer. It’s a huge scam. Go to a nature path.

[@kaciegautier9988]

One of the worst side effects for me was my joints were hurting. There are many other side effects to, but I wasn't being listened to. I would rather die then take another Stanton. I feel that the doctors that push this drug, need to be on it themselves to understand how awful the side effects can be. Also it could not hurt for them to educate themselves on cholesterol, and inflammation, so they can truly help their clients.

[@Judojack44]

Yes, I started taking and my wife had me watch your video. I did do some research though over I started taking. Once those symptoms started, I immediately stopped. You were right. We are fans now. Dr. P.

[@PurrsMom]

My doctor put on Atorvastatin for preventive he said ... I have been fatigued, memory issues, etc. for 3 years now. Thank you Doctor.

[@cathrynestone260]

Shingles have come back several times. I’m on a low dose statin. I’m quitting today! I’m 71 and teaching. The last thing I need is to lose my memory or hurt my liver.

[@sandraw5116]

Yep my liver enzymes went thru the roof!

[@AndrewJamesMcQuinn]

If you are blood type O or B you should take cayenne in capsules every day instead of a statin.

[@childlikefaith7257]

Did you shingles go away for good?

[@randyz9244]

My doctor prescribed a statin even though my number was 164. I've experienced ED, joint pain, muscle pain, restless leg, fatigue. I personally believe that doctors receive massive kickbacks from big pharma and they also are taught in med school to not think outside the box. Statins went in the trash last night. Thank you Dr Berry for your service

[@leebates8439]

Same thing with me

[@Tryng2bgodly]

Doctors do not receive "kickbacks" from big pharma; that is illegal. They are so overwhelmed by the DA-N Government demands for PAPERWORK that they can't treat patients like they think is proper. BUREAUCRATS and INSURANCE COMPANIES CONTROL health care now-it is CRIMINAL!!! Medicare& Medicaid have caused the ridiculous increase in healthcare costs because they are HUGE BUREACRACIES, which cost us citizens a huge amount in taxes to pay for these frequently not smart administrators who know VERY LITTLE about proper healthcare. Get Federal Government & insurance companies OUT of PRACTICING MEDICINE, and let people decide on what doctors to see, what meds to take, and PREVENT BIG GOV, BIG INSURANCE & BIG PHARMA from tracking us and the doctors. Indeed the warnings in 1984 are REALITY now. Elect sensible Conservatives to reduce bureacuracies and break their hold on us citizens.

[@6figureetal]

reliv helps ED, joint pain, restless leg, fstigue

[@deanwitt7903]

Ask yourself has anyone ever died of sore muscles , fatigue , ED , restlessness etc ? Now ask yourself how many people have died of coronary heart disease because they didn’t use a statin ? The answer to that one is millions . . I don’t like having to take statins either it really annoys me but I’m genetically predisposed to high cholesterol and diet will only ever alter your cholesterol in a very small way . My advice is to not question your doctor on the use of a statin but question him on the dosage . Take half of what he says and get a 3 month blood test . You won’t die in 3 months because you halved the dose ! The facts are that statins will add significant years to your life and the effects of high cholesterol and triglycerides will suddenly cut you down . It truely is a silent killer . I’ll take my chances on a low dose statin thanks .

[@leebates8439]

I believe they get kickbacks from drug companies.

[@devirama1]

I'm in my late 80s and have had cholesterol at about 400 for most of my life, as did my mother, who died at 96. Doctors insisted that I take a statin 30 years ago, but I got terrible muscle aches, then quit after a year. I now have no health problems, a strong heart, and am still playing pickleball, dancing, and swimming. Don't use this stuff!

[@joemueller9789]

I absolutely agree, Barbara. You told my story. I'm 77. My doc told me that my complaints about leg pain and weakness were all in my head. He rotated me on different statins until I couldn't stand the muscle pain and weakness anymore. Since I ditched the statins and PCSK-9 medications, my quadriceps muscles are slowly healing via working out 3 xs a week. I'm finally getting where I have little to no pain in my legs and the strength is coming back. My very strong belief is that what keeps me healthy and happy with a strong heart is just what you described: staying active! The more I move, the more I exercise, the more I play....the healthier and happier I am! Thank you for your share. Rock on!

[@Golfr2020]

Yep! I got so bad from that shit I refused to take them any more even though my Cardiologist opposed my action. I instead adopted a Whole Plant Base diet. Never look back and feel much better

[@elenadejesus7489]

@@joemueller9789 Joe, I always say... Stagnation is death, circulation is life. I prefer, circulation

[@vadimsyrovoy7165]

@@joemueller9789 thanks for the truth

[@johno4521]

Do you not accept though, that statins may work for some people and not others. I think that to say 'everyone should give them up' is irresponsible

[@elainebridges9541]

Reactions to statins. Memory loss, problems with urination, sever cramps in legs even taking COQ2. Increase in blood sugar.

[@lindahawkins4783]

Also frequent need to urinate.

[@shawnbailey7322]

Did you urinate too much or too little? I urinated like crazy.

[@mannyradzky493]

In 2014, I needed a pacemaker and bypass surgery at age 56. This, after all my life eating a heart “healthy” diet of high carb and lots of grains and low fat. No heart disease in my family. Exercise religiously. Carbs nearly killed me. First year post op was put on Crestor. FELT LIKE SH-T. Severe weakness, joint pain, especially both hips. Was starting to see mental decline. Stopped it after 12 months. In 2016, started HIGH FAT LOW CARB. And now at age 62, NEVER FELT BETTER IN MY LIFE. My cholesterol is just fine, CARBS ARE THE KILLER, NOT FAT. STATINS ARE POISON. BTW, when the cardiologist put me on a statin, was never told of any of the side effects. Got my health back from KZbin with drs like Dr Berry, Dr Fung, Dr Sheer, Dr Berg, Dr Ekberg,

[@kamloopscruiser874]

Manny Radzky we eat low carb and high fat. The fat is what is used to make the cholesterol for the brain to function properly.

[@copout1405]

Amen on "Got my health back from KZbin with drs like Dr Berry, Dr Fung, Dr Sheer, Dr Berg, Dr Ekberg." I quit them after 4 years. Was feeling many of the symptoms described by Dr. Berry.

[@mannyradzky493]

Nick VanderWal just to be clear, I meant to include Dr. Berry, he is top 3 on KZbin. It’s why I’m here.

[@elizabethprov2894]

Bravo!! We ALL need to advocate for our own health. People need to stop putting doctors on pedestals, but men like Dr. Berry who do these videos for FREE are actually upholding the hippocratic oath!! First do NO HARM. Btw, my WHOLE FAMILY is eating Keto: my husband and I, my 2, 5, and 7 year old sons, and I’m nursing my 3 month old daughter while doing Keto (and did it while pregnant). This was my first Keto pregnancy, lowest weight gain of the four, and she was NOT my smallest baby... she was 9#10oz at birth, even while I did Keto!! She’s exceeding her milestones, gaining like a champ and otherwise THRIVING while I nurse her on Keto :) Our goals were not for weight loss- our goals are long-term health and the added benefit of better behavior in our children!! Sugar is NOT NEEDED in our diets!!

[@elizabethprov2894]

@@Xzyu2 i was trying to see where I mentioned any constipation... 🤔 I have always had “going” issues, and if anything keto has helped it. But I also do take a magnesium supplement, and have for years for that purpose even prior to keto.

[@DfwrFarmer]

Help I have high lipoprotein A have probably had my whole life. I understand there’s no medicine for this condition. Should I take medicine to lower cholesterol despite it causing the LPA to slightly increase? I do not trust anything my doctor (any of my doctors) say at this point for a number of reasons. I am 60 no heart problems in good shape. No problems. Cholesterol is 130 or so total . SO THANKFUL FOR YOU ❤️

[@flashbazbo3932]

Aside from all the aches and pains, I started accumulating heart calcium, likely due to a lower K2. After 20 years I had a heart calcium of 650. 5 years later, after finally quitting statins on my own despite my doctors urging, I register a score of 905. Then, I found a Leyden, Holland study which indicated statins contribute to heart calcium. With the 905 score and what felt like a heart turning to concrete, I went to a cardiologist who's first comment was, "Well, we need to get you back on a statin..." I asked him what his statin would do that 25 years on simvastatin would not do and he sat silent for 30 seconds before offering some stupid answer. I suggested we do a stress treadmill and he agreed. Once I passed that, I fired my cardiologist. Went on high K-2 and Vitamin D for a year and my heart feels much better. Maintaining K2 and EDTA supplements to undo what the darn statins did to me. My low testosterone recovered and I feel much better.

[@dangerousdon52]

Hey Flash, what dosage did you use for the vitamins?

[@bookblogger9462]

Im on VitD with K2...so glad you got sorted!!❤

[@paulasusan63]

What is EDTA? Where do you buy it and dosages please?

[@triciadaily4512]

Actually the statins do not cause Heart disease. Your calcium score , after taking a statin will go up because one of the things a statin does is to stabilize plaque as well as reduce inflammation.. Harder plaque is more stable and less likely to break off and travel causing heart attack, etc. So, if you calcium score increased it is a result of the statin doing what its supposed to do. It is alarming because you'd think you have more blockage but that is deceiving. You now have more stable plaque.

[@rebeccaachaibar5984]

Has the supplements worked for you? What doses are you on?

[@v.c.2894]

I'm glad this was very informative and concise. I'm a registered nurse in the operating room in Canada and one of the doctors was trying to get me on statins and I said no. Every cell in our body needs cholesterol

[@rangasrule4781]

INCLUDING THE CELLS IN YOUR ENDOTHELIUM THAT PRODUCE PLAQUE. IF YOU DONT HAVE HIGH CHOLESTEROL, DON’T USE THEM. IF YOU DONT HAVE HEART DISEASE, DON’T USE THEM. IF YOU KNOW YOU HAVE CLEAN ARTERIES, DON’T USE THEM BUT IF YOU HAVE HEART DISEASE , HIGH CHOLSTEROL OR A SIGNIFICANT FAMILY HISTORY OF HEART DISEAS YOU WOULD BE AN ABSOLUTE IDIOT NOT TO USE THEM

[@spraudoggy]

Yes, but how much? My aunt, my grandmother, my uncle and my mother died from massive strokes. Only one was overweight. What did they have in common? They all had extremely high cholesterol. None took statins. We thought my father was going nuts, but it turned out the arteries going to his brain were 80% blocked. He should have spoken more about some genetic markers that in spite of some side effects, make statins a good choice for some. I have taken them for years and along with diet and exercise, have had none of the problems he discussed and have significantly lowered my cholesterol. I have a yearly extensive medical checkup.

[@lionbrothersentertainment9542]

A nurse in Canada??? I get all these other moronic comments are from Americans. But I thought Canadians were meant to be smart.

[@jacthomson1559]

@@spraudoggy Sounds like familial hypercholesterimia.

[@spraudoggy]

@@jacthomson1559 Could be, but I have none of the common physical symptoms of the such as yellowing on certain areas of the body such as the eyelids. However, it is treated with diet and statins.

[@LouisChiaramonte]

Started statins in October, definitely noticed my mood swing and muscle/joint pain is off the charts.

[@sherylfetik4126]

My mother took statins for some years. She developed pain in various areas, including her back. She also had type two diabetes. When I took her off statins, her pain reduced significantly. We almost completely controlled her diabetes with diet, and for several years, without meds.

[@short5stick]

so will she have a heart attack or stroke with in 5 years.

[@sherylfetik4126]

As far as I know, it didn’t hurt my mother, to take her off of statins, and other drugs. She died when she was 96, because I could not get her adequate medical care, during COVID. She did not have COVID. She died from medical errors, in the hospital. We concentrated on giving her good nutrition and supplements, and movement is very important.

[@jamesmondok8635]

Dr. Berry, my doctor put me on statins a week ago. This was suppose to be a minimal dose. After about 4 days my body felt achy and awful. I took myself off and felt 100% better. I’m on Keto for 3 weeks and feel really good because of it! Thanks for everything!

[@Golfr2020]

Well. You are way better off without that poision. Better yet go on a Whole Plant Base diet instead of these money making diet fabs. It is not easy to start with but if yiu are serious about your health then that is the way to go.

[@justjane1639]

@@Golfr2020 Most of Dr. Berry's subscribers would disagree, as they are thriving on a variety of low carb, meat-heavy diets--which unlike fad diets, have been around for hundreds of thousands of years, if not longer..

[@all4jesus212]

@@Golfr2020 you couldnt be more wrong; stop giving advice

[@ronpflugrath2712]

I like meats nuts and berries carrots peas and potates are wellcom too ,reasonanable quantity

[@sandratymich816]

Love the book you wrote. I am 71 and I have heard many lies. Ty for all the hard work .

[@hummer1238]

Was on statins for years. Went to homeopathic dr. She ran 21 vials of blood!! Found out I have thyroid issues (regular md doesn’t test ALL t1-t6) and found I had high enzymes in my liver. Regular md still didn’t run liver test. Went off statins. In 3 months liver enzymes are fine! Thyroid is better thanks to natural meds. Great job dr. Berry.

[@vortexeon481]

Memory loss was terrible had to stop them. 1 month now and I think it’s improving.

[@carolperkins7277]

I am 81. I have had high cholesterol since I was 40. My doctor put me on a statin at 60. I became depressed and also had anxiety. I stayed on the drug for a month. I read an article talking about this. I stopped taking the pill and I was fine by the next night. It was dramatic! My doctor said not for me.

[@edsusankendallphotographyf6074]

First time I tried statins I went from moving 2 tons of rock from my driveway to the backyard by myself to crawling to the bathroom with lower back pain and exhaustion--in TWO days. Doctors still tried to get me to try again. Both times gave the same results, except that a very low dose took a month to reduce me to sitting on the couch exhausted. That would mean at least three doctors did not think severe reactions occurred.

[@Lynniescorner]

The first statin I took, within two weeks I was in so much pain, I was bedridden. We thought it was my fibromyalgia. After a month, my BFF grilled me and we thought it was probably the statin. Quick call to the pharmacist and I took myself off it. Pain went away in a few days. My cholesterol is still a bit high. Dr talked me into another one. This one took a month. Only way to describe it is I felt wierd. Strange. Maybe weak. I couldn't even lift my legs in bed. No more statins for me. But Dr Berry gave me a lot more reasons, proof, to give my doctor.

[@brendarees9238]

My dr kept pushing a statin on me even though I told him my energy level was pretty much a zero...all I wanted to do when I got home was sleep. Every inch of my body hurt with every movement. A co worker asked me if I was on a statin and told her yes, and she said that's what's causing your symptoms. I quit taking them and my energy came back and no longer had my body hurting. My dr still kept trying to put me on something even though thru diet and exercise my triglycerides and my HDL were in a normal range but the total was 240 which was down from 302. His comment was yes your doing good BUT let's put you on something to help you get it down and assured me it wasn't a statin. He gave me a couple sample boxes and with my insurance was going to cost around 120 per month, and I looked up info on it and first line said this is a statin. I threw the stuff away. Only wish I could remember what it was called. I wasn't eating totally clean but had really improved my numbers. I almost asked my dr at that time how much of a kick back are you getting to push these statins..lol!

[@john-ze7eu]

Atorvastatin : Used for one yr.. The lowest dose offered. 1.)I increasingly felt more fatigued. Never full of energy 2) Noticed ED setting in 3)brain fog /memory loss - this was really bad 4) muscle aches 5) increase in my liver enzymes on my blood test 6)Began to notice a small amount of hair loss I'm done with that poison. Began Keto and intermittent fasting.

[@nenadcubric2663]

I take, 20mg,noticed just very thinning of my hair

[@dr8576]

Same here. Due to a mix up at the pharmacy I missed them for 3 days and felt so much better and energetic. I would rather lose a few years in old age than live on statins any longer. I'd put ED down to aging, but I now feel 20 years younger!

[@leonlamar8341]

I too started Keto and intermittent fasting, lost a little weight, cholesterol is in near perfect range, tore up scripts, fired the doctor.

[@vickiewells7433]

I am currently taking atorvastatin.. I have been having a lot of fatigue,etc. Previously took a different statin and my legs felt like I had concrete blocks attached to them,my legs wouldnt hardly function . Crestor was a better choice

[@nenadcubric2663]

@@vickiewells7433 and any of them will increase your Blood glucose level, and one Day you will become a diabetic

[@TheologicalQuest]

I've researched the side effects of Statins in the past. Yesterday I went to my doctor for a checkup and he suggested that I take a Statin. My last A1c was 5.1 (July this year) and my cholesterol was perfect. He suggested that folks take it for other reasons than lowering cholesterol.... I told him I'm not interested.... too many side effects.... he changed the topic.

[@Golfr2020]

Change Doctors! He sounds like a sales agent.

[@pssst3]

Why would a doctor waste any of the 15 minutes he has with a patient trying to convince them to do something that may help them out of his office? He has a job with growing demand.

[@kitsiewr]

The "other reasons" are all the "incentives" from Big Pharma.

[@wbaccus]

Been on rosuvastatin for about 6 weeks. Convinced it’s raised my blood sugar because all of a sudden, my weight is coming back after over a year of Keto. Quitting today.

[@tjbmap]

God bless you Ken

[@lindabux7410]

I was totally against taking a statin and had read that inflammation was a bigger problem. My cardiologist said that Atorvastatin will lower inflammation. I took 40 mg and my ldl reduced significantly. Not enough for the doc who doubled my dose to 80mg. Within a month I could hardly walk due to the pain in my legs and hips. I'm not going to wind up in a nursing home not knowing my name and unable to move. I'm not buying what Big pharma and the cardiologist is selling.

[@jimstewart3756]

I have been taking Repatha For about 2 years now. I begin to have pain in my lower back. And neuropathy in my legs and feet. I'm going to stop taking this medicine for about 2 months and See how I feel. I read some of the reviews. On your website and I hope I feel much better. After the 2 months. I will definitely keep you informed on how I feel. Thank you very much for you. information.

[@aquarious2468]

My hubby was given 80mgs he could hardly walk it's criminal negligence I got him to stop he's great nowv

[@leodaman2024]

Yep. Thanks for the info Doc. Went to my doctor and he ran blood work and I told him what was going on and he said 'stop taking Atorvastatin'. I've notice a huge difference within a month or two.

[@gstbadcat1]

After 5 months on keto, I had a minor stroke that affected my speech. It took 4 hospitalists and 4 attempts to even see a small white dot on my scan. I was told I was killing myself eating keto and put on a statin. Research educated me to stop statins and figured out taking gobs of calcium without magnesium probably contributed to my stroke. My high cholesterol and keto probably protected me from having a worse stroke. I take mag, but not calcium since I get enough in food. My liver function was great till I got tested after taking the statin. 4 years on keto and 5 months on carnivore and I’m doing pretty good. I don’t have a fear of not taking the statin. Being keto/carnivore has been one of the best things that has happened to my health. To this day, I have no residual issues from the stroke from 4 yrs ago. The cardiologist who did a bubbles procedure to see if I had a leak in my heart, told me my heart looked 20 yrs younger and told me to continue doing whatever I was doing, despite warning me before the procedure that keto was a bad diet.

[@ldg2281]

Just came across your channel this morning. Yesterday, had a neurologist try to convince my husband he needed to stay on his statin. I rebuked it and told her why. Her response was; "Of course you can find anything on the internet." Fun fact, my background as a legal researcher (13 years), who worked for a lawyer who was also a physician, means I know how to research. In addition, my father was a biochemist who was many years ahead of his time with regard to supplements and nutrition. He was 80 years of age when he died and he died only because of a certain "juice" he took in his arm for reasons he later regretted. Basically, it was the first time he went against his own protocol and better judgment. In any event, he was incredibly healthy, active and did not look his age. The reason? He never took any drug a doctor wanted to prescribe aka a statin, but rather took supplements, ate fresh, healthy foods and walked every day.

[@skoak-r8i]

You should have told her of course you could find anything in the fraudulent medical "education" system😂. unfortunately my brother has received said education, he graduated from med school in 2022 and is doing his Fellowship right now and from what I remember they barely learned anything about nutrition maybe ONLY one or two hours in 4 YEARS on nutrition. It's all by Design from top down

[@f.c.6819]

I started the COVID lockdown in March 2020 while on vacation at one of my sister’s homes and stayed for over a month. During that time I gradually went back to a regular diet. Not only did my weight jump up incredibly high, but so did my cholesterol. The PA I see ran labs on my earlier this month. We started off my office visit with her handing me a copy of my labs and telling me that I needed to go back onto my keto way of eating. She said the whole time I was keto my bad cholesterol NEVER was high and that my labs were always stellar. So I opened up my food tracker and restarted. I’m grateful that she didn’t even attempt to put me on a statin.

[@keenmcdowell]

After taking Atorvistatin (Lipitor) for 2 months I had extreme soreness and muscle pain that was constant, it wouldn’t go away. I also felt like there was a fog over my brain and energy levels. I’ve stopped taking it for a week and I’m already feeling better on all counts.

[@juliestannard5538]

My cardiologist convinced me to take statins. After 8 months all my muscles ached, I had an unquenchable thirst, constant sweating and developed a Morton’s neuroma in my foot which caused unbearable pain - all symptoms of pre diabetes. I took my last statin on a Friday night and by Monday morning all my pain and the Morton’s neuroma had gone. I’m only 64 and was beginning to think I had no quality of life.

[@angelastinson6339]

Same here

[@crkumar9553]

I was prescribed station.. my cholesterol was higher side of normal by the cardiologist. Could not tolerate it for more than 2 days. Side effects were leg cramps, muscle fatigue,low energy and fatigue. I stopped after 2 days all side effect will vanish.

[@juliestannard5538]

@@crkumar9553 it’s very worrying. Some people may not make the connection and continue to suffer

[@Breezeyogi]

Nonsense

[@juliestannard5538]

@@Breezeyogi did your mummy help you write that response? Can you explain to her that this is the grownups table. We don’t accuse people of lying here. 🤔

[@honeymadd]

I stopped taking statins. My memory improved, I don't have to clear my throat all the time, I am not confused like I was. I am 76 years old. I was afraid I was getting dementia and really scared about my future. I heard thar statins could be harmful so I stopped them. I am so happy I did. Thank you, Dr Berry for getting the word out so people have a choice. My doctor wasn't pleased because my cholesterol was 300 but she said she was willing to work with me. Depression is better. I can't wait to go back and tell her how my health has improved.

[@Breezeyogi]

It's all in your head.

[@TheKBK2]

I was prescribed Atorvastatin in July of 2022, I’ve experienced some of the side effects you mention ED, lack of energy, muscle pain and the issue with memory. It’s been driving me nuts because at 62, it had me wondering if this is what getting old was all about and how was I going to deal and live with these issues. I started doing my own research and have found exactly what you are saying from others. My doctor doesn’t want to listen to me, so I’ve taken myself off them as of a few days ago. I’ll add that my father was on statins for a few years and about 15 years ago he was admitted to the ER because he could hardly move around, he shuffled like he was a 90 year old man when he was in his late 60’s. I’m talking about a man that has always been extremely active. The ER doctor remembered there was a doctor on staff that had the same issues about a year earlier, they called for the doctor to come down to the ER to look at my dad. The first thing that doctor said to my dad was, “Your on Statins aren’t you?” He told my dad he was an active runner and the same thing happened to him, the doctor advised my dad to stop taking them immediately. My dad did, it was a long road to recovery but he did bounce back, my dad who is 82 is now dealing with Dementia, which I’m now convinced was caused by the Statin. Thank you so much for this video, I’m hoping it won’t be too long before I have my energy back, this is an awful feeling.

[@peterbalac1915]

Thought exactly the same, had a stent fitted 9 months ago have had all the same symptoms as yourself since taking statins. I cut down to half a pill every other day as of tonight I'm done taking them!! Thanks for the heads up respect ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@NELSON3947]

This reflects my own miserable experience. 60yo male, fit healthy and strong, been working out (weights) boxing and cycling for 20+ years. 3 weeks after starting statins I felt like I'd aged 20 years overnight! Horrific back and neck cramps. I have stopped taking them, 3 months later the cramps have subsided a little each day, going to be a long road I fear! My cholesterol wasn't even high, the doctor said it was a better for me longer term to take them. I'd be interested in peoples recovery strategies.

[@saharsaleeb7009]

I am on atorvastatin 40 mg since7 months i did blood test now it shows low platelet count , slightly low white cell count , high liver enzymes could this is because of statin because my pc doctor told me to do further tests , i ask the doctor could this changes in my blood pictures which was normal before taking statin , she told me no not statins Can you answer me please i am crying

[@Carnivorefitness2024]

@@peterbalac1915 I m going to quit these damn things too, half a pill a day first week then half every other the second week? I have only been on them since my stint last December

[@carolwaller9605]

My 89yr old mother has just recently stopped taking them cold turkey, had been taking them since her 70s always still showing signs of high cholesterol and extremely high blood pressure readings despite being faithful to the drug. Ended up having a double pacemaker fitted last year due to calcification. Two weeks after stopping atorvastatin her blood pressure has miraculously gone back into the normal range! I don’t like to swear but bloody hell she’s been fighting high blood pressure and heart issues for twenty years so to normalise blood pressure within a fortnight after voluntarily stopping this drug is absolutely shocking - just goes to show.. the reason that she stopped the statin was because she had been prescribed an antibiotic cream to rub into her leg to counteract an infection and when she did that she had a severe burning reaction that was extremely painful so she read the leaflet that came with the cream and it said can react with statins, reactions can be fatal! Omg! A ‘doctor’ had prescribed this knowing her medications! Needless to say she stopped the cream immediately and also the statin, she’s still suffering side effects from combining the drugs, the damage may not be reversible from having the two drugs at once. To me the prescriber should be fired, he has been reported to his colleague. Stopping the statin was a good thing as her blood pressure has normalised but now she has to deal with the lasting after effects of mixing antibiotic# with the statin, I fear it may be a long hard road. Please do not take statins.. if you feel you have to then please do not take any other medication alongside unless you have researched interactions x I wouldn’t want anyone else to be misled by the big pharma who earn mega bucks at the expense of peoples health

[@Leaveby8]

After my heart attack I started taking statins along with other drugs. In about six months all the side effects seemed to pile up at once. The side effects included muscle pain and weakness, fatigued, brain fog (almost caused a car accident with the confusion) hearing loss and throbbing ear pain, prediabetic, and my bloodwork came back twice suggesting I might have lupus, statin induced lupus. It's been two years since I quit the rat poison and the muscle pain/weakness continues today. My doctor wants me on some kind of cholesterol lowering drug, but I continue to refuse. When I complain about the ongoing damage from the drug, he said "that's impossible, when you stop the drug, the side effects go away." 🐃💩 Turns out the only thing my doctor is good for is removing skin tags, but that's another topic.

[@TheSchellb]

After 2 weeks of taking a statin, I was on my exercise bicycle and felt like someone punch me in the side of my right thigh. It hurt so bad. I looked down thinking I had a big bruise nothing there. Quit the station medication. Called my Dr left a message that I'm no longer taking this statin. Never will take a statin again. My total cholesterol was 212 at that time. Since I'm doing keto my total cholesterol was 175 and that was a couple of years ago.

[@tomranc]

I was on 3 blood pressure drugs and a statin drug for probably 20 years. I was eating the standard western diet and these drugs helped me keep 'good' numbers. My doctor also gave me a testosterone supplement. First a sublingual, then patch, and finally injections. He kept having to freeze patches off of my skin, finally surgically removing cancerous patches. He would also listen for fluid in my lungs every visit. Over time, as I studied nutrition and took gobs of really good vitamins, my body decided to resist the bp meds, and bp began rising anyway. It was about that time the doc retired. I quit all of the drugs cold turkey. (the doc had warned me if I tried to do that, I would suffer dire consequences!) My blood pressure went up a couple of points, and then dropped to what I felt I could live with under the circumstances. I never have gone back to a regular doctor since. It's been about 4 years. I'm thriving now at 78, and since I went keto, it just gets better! The main Point, is that the next day, after I quit the statin drug, I listed out about 25 side affects that I no longer had, including swollen ankles, aches and pains, etc 25! Things just kept getting better from that day on. I tell anyone who will listen, clean up your diet, stay off the drugs! The drugs may make your numbers look good to a doctor, but you will die an early ugly death! Keep plugging away Dr B!

[@mitchweber7868]

BP meds are no where near in the same discussion as cholesterol stations imo though. I have been trying to do my own research but I hear telmasartan as an arb has very few side effects or just flat out downsides.

[@johno4521]

To suggest EVERYONE comes off statins based on your own circumstances is a little irresponsible. Don't forget that 99 percent of people in this discussion are from the group that has had bad experience of statins, or else they wouldn't be searching for/watching this video. A worldwide study determined that less than 10 percent of all patients taking statins experience any negative side effects at all. The fact that is being overlooked here is that statins work perfectly well for most patients and are an important life- preserving medication.

[@dino9395]

@johno4521 I take lipitor and it makes my feet hurt so bad I can barely walk..They're are plenty of side effects for this useless drug.

[@pattayarealist8530]

@@Lola-tq8nv There are videos on KZbin on how to lower your blood pressure using natural ingredients. Every morning, I drink the following concoction and my blood pressure has come down amazingly due to my arteries, veins and blood vessels being cleaned. 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 Teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar 1 Teaspoon Honey One large clove of crushed fresh Garlic The juice from half of a freshly squeezed lemon

[@javiermk1055]

Thank you so much Doctor. QUESTION: Does LDL clog arteries? if yes, how to reduce it, if not why do they clog? and how to avoid it.

[@kathockman765]

I took a statin for 8-9 years in my 50's. Wasn't told about CoQ10 either. I started experiencing severe leg pain...I would wake up at night and cry because it hurt so much. My doc finally told me to stop taking it...but my pain lasted almost a year. Never again. My dad took statins for years. He developed Alzheimers and kidney failure. You will never convince me it had nothing to do with statins! I'm in my 70's now...my cholesterol numbers are high...but I took the NMR blood profile. My number are "optimal" My doc tells me I'm just lucky. sheeeesh!

[@dontuno]

Thank you, Ken. You have stated various reasons why I gave up on my 80 mg dosage of Lipitor. My main concerns were memory loss and fatigue. I truly curse the day my doctor put me on those damned pills whilst very vocally claiming all sorts of negatives if I didn't take them. Six years later and despite numerous attempts to persuade me otherwise I am still off statins and will never take them again - period!

[@Keto-Runner]

Do you feel like your memory loss has diminished since coming off Lipitor?

[@carpenterfamily6198]

80mg !

[@dontuno]

@@Keto-Runner Apologies for the late reply. I fear the memory loss is permanent, which is all the more annoying given my memory was extremely good before those damned pills. Even now, my doctor's successor couldn't give a toss about my other medical conditions and prefers to focus on getting me back on statins. I will never, not ever take another statin till the day I die. When/if they get this into their thick heads, then the better for all concerned.

[@spirit043]

BC I’d love to know if you’d be willing to share the reason for such a high dose for you. Have you had a heart attack or a stent? My doctor also prescribed 80 mg. of Atorvastatin because I had a high coronary calcium score of 420 but no heart attack, no stroke, no stents, good A1c, above average on my echo stress test, not overweight, don’t smoke or drink, etc. After about a year I cut the dosage in half without even talking to the doctor because I just felt about 20 years older. Exhausted all the time. My quality of life had really declined. When I mentioned being tired to the doctor at my 1 year checkup he just blew off my feeling so tired and said I should be lucky I have no other symptoms. Not sure what step to take next. I’d like to find a cardiologist who isn’t so aggressive with the statin dosage. Also, I was on 20 mg. Of Atorvastatin prescribed by my family doctor and had no side effects at all. Thanks.

[@melaniemaec1]

I came off my Statins 3 months ago as I have fibromyalgia and I felt they were adding to my original problems of fatigue,muscle pain and brain fog. I have hereditary high cholesterol but I watch my diet. Thank you for reaffirming my thoughts on this drug. You are amazing! You have given me many thoughts on how to improve My health. Again many thanks.

[@margo7581]

I am supplementing with iodine and seem to have less pain

[@anncoster7458]

Yes...same.

[@ronyafeldman4853]

Me too i stayed on them.

[@kennethlarsen8110]

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[@timwatkins166]

I have taken zetia for cholesterol control to avoid statins but my doctor was SO respectful of my concerns until recently he asked me to reconsider and start the small dose of crestor and I got tired of resisting his advice so I started two months ago and I now have a case of shingles that has tormented me for a solid month now and no sign of improvement. Before that I started neuropathy in my feet and asked should I stop the crestor and he said no but start gabapentin. I ate three or four grapefruit and a few days later got the shingles. Not sure of the connection but heard grapefruit reacts with statins so there’s that. Never second guess your own judgment and instinct concerning your health. You might be smarter than you know!

[@davemichaud4616]

I ran out of my statin and chose not to refill. I had intense muscle pain from the base of my skull down through my shoulders and along both arms--I couldn't work while sitting upright. I didn't think this was normal. After 30 days with no statin drug I'm able to work all day at my computer and perform normal daily activities again. I hope my Physician isn't pissed when I tell him, He's a good guy and he's helped me in the past.

[@edogletree5175]

I was off statins for couple years, doc wanted me back on..after 1 week I felt tired, an old backache returned and my head hurt, felt like a band around it…then I recalled why I quit years ago…leg cramps, blurred vision, brain fog…so this time I quit forever! in my 80 s and playing golf & working. If I am wrong, at least I had higher quality of life.

[@RonAday]

After my heart attack my Dr put me on Statins. For two years I have felt like sheet. So a week ago I stopped taking them. Within three days I started feeling better. A week on my energy levels are up, my sleep is better, and I feel great!

[@JessicaMichel123]

I’ve been taking 10 mg of prevastatin for about a year. Every time I work out I can barely move for 2 days the muscle soreness is so extreme. For the past 6 months I developed the most extremely painful “plantar faciatis”. Even cortisone shots haven’t helped. I forgot to take my prevastatin for about a week and the pain went away completely and out of the blue. I took the meds for Again for 2 days and the foot pain is back! No more statins for me

[@carlyndolphin]

I reduced my cholesterol without statins. I eat more fibre, cut out sugar and exercise 5 days per week. Also eat 50% less meat.

[@2women1truth]

How did U stop it? Did U reduce the dose?

[@AAAugustine]

Same experience herw

[@Harkart59]

I was given a statin after a stroke in 2019 caused by hypertension I developed while working a graveyard job for several years and living a highly stressed existence during those years. I've always been very active, not over weight and primarily vegetarian. Taking atorvastatin made feel I had been run over by a truck and during the virus outbreak my doctor was ignoring me so I weaned myself off of the statin. I'd been off it for a year and my numbers were just fine but my doctor told me to go back on the statin if I didn't want to have another stroke, but none of the doctors told me why I had the stroke or what caused it. I take COQ10 to try and counter act the inflammation of my joints but it doesn't really help that much. I have recovered about 90% on my stroke affected areas and I never eat badly and I do yoga everyday and hike every week.I'm only taking 10mg per day but I just don't think I'm being well informed by any of the doctors I see. I'm just sick of trying to talk to BSers

[@cherylcuthbertson5406]

I have so many relatives and friends who have suffered with muscle pain and weakness because of these drugs. My Mother had Dementia. I didn't know statins might have contributed to that. I, myself, took them for a week and could not sleep at all during that time. Unbelievable insomnia. I have always thought that they are terrible, nasty drugs. Thank you for making people aware of the dangers of taking statins with this video.

[@hankwaddingham5025]

same here cheryl.i have to take mine at night time and my insomnia can keep me awake all night..

[@cherylcuthbertson5406]

@@hankwaddingham5025 So sorry to hear this.

[@bethroberson]

Double vision! A couple of year ago I was prescribed Crestor. Saw 1 GP, 1 cardiologist, 1 ENT, 2 ophthalmologists (one of whom specialized in strabismus/double vision), 2 neurologists. Had blood tests, CAT scans and MRIs. They couldn't figure it out. Lasted for almost a year. I stopped taking Crestor and my vision cleared up over the next month and I have been fine since.

[@laurahudson8210]

It's not a Statin, but after an injury I was prescribed Mobic. Within a day I started having extremely blurry vision. Since I'm sensitive to these things, I decided to stop the new Med. And my vision cleared up immediately. And for the record that anti-inflammatory they gave me for swelling and pain of my injury, caused my blood pressure to go up and additional edema in the injured appendage.

[@donaldveasey6835]

I went to a cardiologist in Q1 of 2023 just because my primary said at my age(62) I needed to see one. My cholesterol had/has always been within tolerance. I was not having any issues. They did a calcium CT and the results were a score of 113. The Cardiologist put me on Atorvastatin 40mg explaining that it will lower inflammation. A year later my right shoulder started hurting. This progress quickly into a lot of debilitating pain in the shoulder progressing to rotator cuff surgery. My left shoulder is hurting now too. My hand and arm tendons are now constantly inflamed leading to loss of strength in my arms. I suffer aches and pains in my joints all over. I’m just now putting two and two together. Considering stopping the med cold turkey.

[@JosephSamsor]

Go talk to your doctor. Statins have some side effects, but if you stop tolerating one, you can try another and maybe you won't experience any symptoms. I don't think it caused you to need your surgery.

[@susanknox9056]

@@JosephSamsorI agree.

[@susanknox9056]

Were you lifting ??

[@TexasSheepdawg21]

Wow. I’m on statins and I’m having issues with each and every issue you’ve raised. I mean you nailed my whole life just now.

[@Cloudxchange]

I was prescribed statin after pancreatitis and fed white bread in the hospital. 4 days later I had a heart attack which was related to the inflammation. The doctors doubled down on statins and it gave me severe muscle pain and gout inflammation

[@shedmanx3640]

I’m an Australian in my 60’s with high family genetics of heart disease and cholesterol. I was prescribed statins in my 20’s back in 1980. I suffered terrible cramps and muscle pain but the doctors wouldn’t listen as statins were the wonder drug back then. Even though I stopped taking them after my heart bypass surgery, I still have terrible pain and have been diagnosed with degenerative myopathy. My muscles are dying and there’s nothing the doctors can do. My kids have the same cholesterol problems all from genetics as we are not an unhealthy family and have had to stop taking statins too. Unfortunately my heart muscle won’t last much longer, but I managed to save my kids. At least Australian doctors are taking statin’s seriously now and not prescribing them if there are any side effects. I wouldn’t recommend statins to anyone.

[@mf3khan]

Pl practice what i do to lower my triglycerides u Will fell wonder, my prescription is written in my comments. This is a magic composition, i come across by discussing many medical scientist. Practicing Will not prescribe it because they have mutual financial intrest with medicine companies

[@josephineevans3026]

You need the enzyme co Q10 look it up

[@autumnlz5279]

Lower back pain, to the point I can't bend over at all.

[@pdoug1000]

I'm also in my 60s and take a statin. I wake up every night with muscle cramps in my legs. I have decided to stop taking them to see if it makes a difference.

[@KatJaguar1122]

Having high cholesterol is a gift not a bad thing.

[@judithm.2399]

My mother was started on a statin by a geriatrician and within a few weeks she exhibited significant short term memory loss and balance problems. She looked like she had developed Parkinson's d. because she held herself so stiffly. She said it was because she felt off balance all the time. Eventually, she fell and broke her wrist. She definitely showed improvement once the statins were discontinued but my sibling who had power of attorney (a non-medical person) had the doctor put her back on the statins. Within a few more months, this previously healthy, bright, active 80 year old woman who had been living independently was in a seniors residential care facility, in the unit for residents with Alzheimers. It was nothing short of a tragedy and in my opinion one that could have been avoided completely. I since have nothing to do with my siblings who all supported the reinstatement of statins.

[@naomicalian2696]

So sorry :/

[@gailpetherick1879]

I am so sorrry This is such a tragic story....

[@MartyKeegan]

I'm an extremely fit and healthy man. I'm 61 and never sick and my arteries are all clear. High cholesterol runs in my family. Doctor recently put me on Statin and it made my muscles incredibly sore. I've been limping for two days and the pain is waking me up at night. Sore biceps, shoulders and legs. Incredible pain in my glutes.

[@brianbrown100278]

Thanks Doc. I was on Simvastatin about 8 years ago and it was causing some alarming health problems. I was switched to pravastatin and did well, but stopped taking them after a year or so. Shortly after I turned 40 a year and a half ago, I went for a physical and my cholesterol total was @ 230. The dr put ke on Atorvastatin which lowered my numbers, but for the past year I have continually felt lethargic. I quit taking them a few months ago and will just see how it goes. My grandmother is 85 and has lived for many many years with a cholesterol total of @ 225. I have an active lifestyle and I eat better than most, so I'll just keep going with that.

[@vlastadofek9251]

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[@brendakuder2957]

A low carb diet is the best. A total cholesterol of 230 is not very high. They keep lowing the amount of cholesterol they say you should have so they can get more people on the terrible statins.

[@karenr.sternberg1920]

Maybe eat same as your Grandma eats & learn her way of food prep.

[@jukeman57]

Effected my short term memory and focus. Muscle aches. Thanks Doc!

[@cadaankaa]

Took Cholesterol drugs for around 10 years. Had fairly bad muscle pain. For most of the time I didn't even suspect the statins. My muscles hurt and I chalked it to being older and thought that the pain I felt was typical of people my age. Beyond that, I was also having severe insomnia. For that, I never even suspected a connection until long after I quit statins. I recall watching many movies at 2:00am because I just wasn't sleeping. Since quitting statins, that has never happened again. Both the muscle pain and the insomnia is almost completely non-existent while not being on statins.

[@butterfly7860]

how did you stop taking statins, did you taper off ?

[@cadaankaa]

@@butterfly7860 I just stopped cold turkey. I have not heard that there is any danger in that (other than increased Cholesterol).

[@kathleenmaiorino8409]

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[@sherryb9770]

I get how you felt! By the fact that my side effects came on full speed in such a short time frame, I was positive it was the statins. Could not have been more correct. I feel for you, all the time in your life lost due to these side effects. Bless you. I hope you are well again.

[@nco6835]

Did it lower your cholesterol after that many years on it?

[@elsafrisby1300]

Familial cholestrol. Memory loss is my major side effect. Was told it is my imagination. I am 66, healthy, and fit. I refused to take statin due to it. Had to sign an indemnity form to protect the practice from possible lawsuits!! I was also called "ignorant "

[@kimrandall8135]

After open heart surgery, I was taking a statin at my cardiologists advice. A few months later I could hardly walk down the stairs because of the arthritis pain. A family member told me she had to stop her statin intake because it caused her arthritis to act up. Realized then, that the pain did not start until after I started taking statins. The very next day after I stopped taking it, I could walk down the stairs with less pain. I told that to my cardiologist that story bout the stairs and she said, "that's all in your head." I got a new and better cardiologist the next day. Fast forward a year with new cardiologist, he was great. But I moved to Las Vegas and had to get a new cardiologist. She immediately tried to get me taking statins because as she said, they would save my life by protecting me from a heart attack. I tried 3 different types and all three increased my arthritis pain. So I just stopped taking them at all. Just got back from a visit to the cardiologist, she said my triglycerides were high but other than that, IF I had never had a heart attack, the current blood work would give her no alarms. I have worked hard by changing my diet. No pork or beef. Also, I take psyllium husk which I believe really helps.

[@tinalettieri]

My triglycerides are in the stratosphere but ultrasound of my carotid arteries shows only about a 21% narrowing and I'm 76. When my doctor saw that, he backed off the statins. My late husband had "perfect" cholesterol readings but shortly before his 68th birthday, he wasn't feeling well for a few days. The first doctor he went to brushed him off, not doing a single test even tho he hadn't peed very much for a few days. He scheduled an appointment with a new doctor and before he got there, he dropped dead in his bed, unable to get up. We were actually going thru a separation at the time but it was amicable and we were talking about what to do. He called the EMS and must have regained his ability to walk because he refused hospitalization and I can't immagine them leaving him there helpless. This was NOT the US. So, no history of heart problems, low cholesterol and suddenly dead about a month before he turned 68.

[@patmax238]

Thank you, Doctor, for making this video. About two years ago, I developed “extremely” high liver enzymes that showed up in a blood test. My PCP could not figure out what was causing the problem since I don’t drink alcohol and am 70 years old. He tested me for hemochromatosis because I am Irish and a couple of my relatives have this disease. I had the genetic test which determined I had one of the two genes. I was sent to a gastrointestinal physician for his opinion because my PCP thought I was headed for non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. After I had different blood work done, the physician discontinue the statin I was taking as my cholesterol was normal. Within six months, my liver enzymes returned to normal and I am monitored every three months to make sure that my liver remains normal.

[@dana102083]

I worked on a liver unit and statins were given at half dose.. So sad in hindsight. Glad youre on the right path!! Low fructose is what the liver needs and it will make all the sugar you need to survive!

[@lloessy]

Im in the same boat...same exact situation! Hemochromatosis and elevated liver enzymes and now on a statin that I don't want to take. Also a type 2 diabetic, which Im.sure the statin is.not going to help at all! The only way to fix this is sticking to a strict Keto way of eating. Now if i could just convince the PCP of that.

[@mildredgouveia3692]

@@lloessy time to change your dr.

[@rancedavis5106]

wow fairplay to you, that there says it all doesnt it, the medical world are literally pushing these drugs on to people

[@randont]

Stay away from those doctors. You need to find better.

[@michellepenny4000]

My mother lost feeling in both of her legs from the knee downwards. She was unable to walk. Her heart was irregular and blood pressure very high. She was hospitalised, and taken off statins after I pointed out that the statins were causing her symptoms. Within three days of going of these statins, she started to regain feeling in her legs. It has been just over a week and she is walking, no heart irregularities, and blood pressure is normal. She is still a little weak, but on the whole, recovering from the damaging effects of statins. Thank you for posting this video

[@harrietward2990]

I started taking atorvastatin several months ago. I experienced joint ache so bad that I couldn't lift my arms over my head and tying my shoes was a struggle. I stopped taking it and within a few days, I was feeling better. A month ago my doctor decided to put me on prevastatin. Three weeks in, my muscles began to ache, I had an ache at the base of my neck, and I began to feel exhausted and and foggy. I've stopped taking this one and am looking for a natural alternative. I have begun to realize that doctors and pharmaceutical companies don't make any money curing ailments, but they make a fortune treating them.

[@anitaparks8945]

Make your OWN Oatmeal Daily Rolled or Steel cut with water and a bit of organic honey. Research Artichoke and other Natural ways to maintain. Don't eat fast food stay clear of soda, READ your food labels.

[@CutiePie-lx9qt]

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[@flncgirl5705]

I hear that Berberine works

[@tiamarie269]

I'm Australian and my doctor was always worried about my ldl being a little high, he wanted me to go on Statin. I said I heard it causes all sorts of problems, he said no not the new ones, so I agreed. I was taking it about a year and was having terrible cramps. couldn't even move my toes or feet in bed without getting cramps. I lost count of how many times I had to jump out of bed with them. It got really bad with cramps on the top of my feet so I could hardly walk and then the inside of the top of my leg above the knee. That's a killer. My podiatrist told me that Statins can cause cramps so I stopped right away. hardly ever get cramps now. When I told my doctor I stopped taking them because of cramps he didn't say anything just prescribed another one in a lower dose. Of course I don't take it..

[@doridia23]

I had exactly the same symptoms, the cramps wouldn't stop unless jumping out of bed and walking around...I stopped them and no more cramps! Better heart attack than leaving crippled, never ever will take statins again!

[@Joerpg84]

I’m a Pharmacist and mum had severe leg cramps and had to stop her statin. She has switched to another one and a low dose and has not had any problems since 2017. Please be cautious just stopping because ultimately you want to prevent heart attacks and statins have beneficial effects and the benefits far outweigh the risks for example speak to a cardiologist about why you take statins and cardiac ward. All this fear mongering about shingles and DHEA and testosterone is silly 🤪 .

[@sharonnunn3385]

I took a statin for a week and I didn’t sleep AT ALL for 3 days. Threw them in the garbage.

[@lordishurue4153]

Had total cholesterol 201 Took fish oil , garlic supplement, high protein low carb diet, exercise. Apx month or so later donated blood and total cholesterol 140

[@stephenrhoads7691]

I have been taking satins for years and finally reached my braking point recently. Almost all of the side affects you talk about are on my list of complaints. After only two week of no satins my fatigue and extreme joint pain is gone.

[@Auntiehoney217]

I'm going off my statin today. I've been taking statins for years in fact my problems started around the time I began taking them. I've been diagnosed with fibro myalgia and wondering if it's actually the statins causing all my pain. I heard that doctors have been over diagnosing people with fibro and could it just be the statins. I have lost all trust In doctors, FDA, CDC, Pharmaceutical Co. And I will be doing my own research on what I put in my body from now on.

[@MeMyselfAndEye650]

Until How long till you feel some point back to normal after stopping statin

[@Auntiehoney217]

@@MeMyselfAndEye650 I don't really know time will tell. They also link statins to dementia

[@LaTrovanti]

@@MeMyselfAndEye650 for me was 1 week

[@MeMyselfAndEye650]

@@LaTrovanti thank you so much for responding . I was also thinking of a way to cleanse myself from the medication . Thanks again for answering my question

[@TheTonialadd]

I was diagnosed with sphincter of oddi three years ago. I accidentally stumbled on a video about statins and how they can effect your liver. For the past week I’ve been in a flare up that wouldn’t settle down. I stopped taking them four days ago. After the first day of not taking them I noticed that my pain was starting to settle down. I hope it gets better soon, this pain is terrible. I’ve also been told that I’m prediabetic but I don’t see how I could be. I’m not overweight, my diet is very modified due to my stomach condition. When I started thinking about this issue I realized that it seemed to have started around the time I was put on the statin.

[@Tshasta4449]

I was put on statins by my doctor, after a couple of months I started experiencing severe anxiety. I was afraid to go to sleep at night because I thought I was going to suffocate and die. I would stay up until I was exhausted and fell asleep. I went to the doctor to find out what I could do about my anxiety. Fortunately she didn’t prescribe anything like sedative or medication. I ended up goggling about statins and found out one of the side effects was anxiety. I stopped taking them and haven’t had any more issues.

[@joedrummer7203]

Thank You Dr Berry, I have been on low dose Rosuvastatin 5mg for a year because my cardiologist told me I could have a cardiac event in ten years. I have hypertension and it is controlled. My Cholesterol was 147 and LDL was 60. One year later cholesterol was 91 and LDL was 40. Severe fatigue, low testosterone, dhea, liver enzymes high, constant need to urinate, brain fog. I stopped taking and will not go back on.

[@sussanthompson9802]

Thank you for being honest.

[@xiaoyingchen4145]

I have very high cholesterol ( total more than 300 and LDL more than 200) for many years and I refused take Statin for at least 25 years. I am 69 years now and so far feel good.

[@CliveWebbAustralia]

I was on Statins for two years, my health deteriorated, we kept doing test, taking all sorts of other medications to make me well. Finally, my doctor and I worked out that it was the statins that were causing the problem. Three month after I stop taking the statins I was well again and have not had another problem over the last ten years. To put it bluntly, statins were killing me slowly...

[@christopherian3691]

My cholesterol was up to around 240, my primary suggested Atorvastatin … cholesterol was down to VERY LIW 110. After a while I felt this was dangerously and artificially low. I stopped statins, will not go back re: of my cholesterol numbers we will check in about 2 months. My homocysteine & C-Reactive Protein CRP are normal.