Ep:309 STATIN SAFETY: ADVERSE REACTIONS REVEALED

STATIN SAFETY: ADVERSE REACTIONS REVEALED. RISKS, BENEFITS AND ALTERNATIVES NOT USUALLY DISCUSSED BY YOUR DOCTOR. Know the scientific truth about how your body works. Ask and answer the right questions to optimize your health! Whether you agree or disagree with our content, if we’ve made you think and ask questions, we’ve done our job. Leave comments below. #statins #heartattack #stroke #death #cholesterol #LDL #keto #bloodglucose #ketosis #sugar #carbohydrate #carbs #lowcarb #fat
Shehab A, Bhagavathula AS, Elnour AA, Al-Rasadi K, Al-Shamsi S. The Incidence of Adverse Drug Reactions in Patients Treated with Statins in the Emirates: A Retrospective Cohort Study. Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2020;18(2):193-199. doi: 10.2174/1570161117666190408164908. PMID: 30963975.
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[@Roxy-qn3my]

Statins causing diabetes is a win win for the pharmaceutical companies!

[@sharonthurman2747]

Dr. Cywes you and Dr. Berry have changed my life! I started a keto diet on 02/25/23 and shortly after went carnivore, my A1C was 5.7, LDL 189. My Dr. just short of insisted I take a statin but I adamantly said no and she asked why. Fast forward to last Friday she asked me again to reconsider taking a statin I again said no, I had my labs done on my way out. She called me yesterday with my results and admitted she was “very impressed” my A1C was 4.8 and my LDL is now 169 and she went as far as saying I have done so well that she no longer recommends a statin! She would probably fall over if she knew I live off of beef, cracklin, butter, tallow, eggs, and a lot of salt.

[@sharonthurman2747]

I also want to mention I have had a pretty serious case of Parosmia since 08/2021 as a side effect of Covid that has almost completely resolved since I went carnivore.

[@marianne1959]

👍👍. I just let them prescribe them and then never fill the script.

[@briandavies1397]

Pretty much same story here, without the second visit yet. Went from SAD to full-on Carnivore on 2-20-23. Saw my doctor about a month ago, walked in 50 pounds lighter than the last time I saw him and of course, he went nuts and praised my efforts up and down. Blood pressure AND bloodwork work came perfect for the first time in DECADES, all except for my LDL, which was 2 points higher (196) than my last results. He not only wanted to give me a statin, but also Repatha! Nope, I'm good...

[@gins8781]

@@sharonthurman2747 Very interesting! I started experiencing parosmia about 12 years ago. I don’t know what triggered it, but it was very intense. Since starting keto it has gotten much, much better! I have occasional episodes, but they are short lived and far less intense.

[@onedazinn998]

Thanks for that comment...giving me courage to just stop taking my statin.

[@EvelynConkright]

My almost 81 year old husband has been on statins since he had quadruple bypass surgery at age 54. 8 years ago he suffered a ventricular tachycardia episode and was without a pulse for several minutes. Since that time his heart has been fine, but he became increasingly lethargic. He also had a great deal of brain fog and increased memory issues. Most recently he was wanting to sleep 20 out of 24 hours a day. His cardiologist ordered an echo…all was good. No change in medication. I became increasingly frustrated because this was no way for him to live. Our daughter and son told me about you and your podcasts. I’ve been paying attention. The first thing I did was change his statin from every day to every other day. His life and behavior changed almost instantly. He’s still pretty weak, but he is now getting up every morning, sleeping only at night (except for an occasional nap), doing every day things like filling the bird feeders, emptying the dishwasher, fixing his own lunches, carrying groceries into the house. I’m furious at this being such a simple fix, and no doctor even suggested it might be his statin. I have now eliminated the statin from his medication regime!!! Thank you for your wisdom.

[@michaelsouther7308]

Atorvastatin ruined my life for years. Telling my doctor about the severe pain in my legs and getting no response. Watching Dr Berry and talking to my pharmacist I stopped the statins. Taking time to get it out of my system, I realized how many other problems were created by Atorvastatin . Getting better slowly

[@kevinlindsay5255]

same with me on the same drug. Now i'm free of it and too am getting better

[@johnphillips5135]

Stopped for 6 weeks .calves still very weak ..also uncommon knee pain ?

[@kevinlindsay5255]

@@johnphillips5135 Takes time to get the drugs out of your system. The knee pain may be down to underlying inflammation going still. Are you on a high carb high fat diet still?

[@Moyodsreds]

I’m done with statins !! Took them for 15 years. Maybe lowered total cholesterol 20 points ! Took flush niacin and cholesterol went down to 110 & tryglicerides went down to 79( from 700)! All the years on statins I had depression , no libido, erectile dysfunction, achy joints and muscles , exasperated, my flat foot pain to the point where I can hardly walk! Lethargic etc ! No more stains for me ! Eating a low carb , real food diet does miracles

[@mystatinfreelife]

Glad to see this issue addressed. We need to raise the alarm... many doctors hand out statins like candy.

[@bobtosi9346]

Agreed and to your point, they rarely give a proper advised consent

[@bernhardjordan9200]

And candy is bad for you and causes diabetes

[@travelinggirl6681]

My sister just got put on them because her father died of a heart attack at age 51 and his father died at 55 of a heart attack. I am waiting for her side effects to start. I feel bad but she won't go against the doctor that she adores so I wait.

[@bernhardjordan9200]

@@travelinggirl6681 the same will my mother in law, she has a total cholesterol in the 130's and is on statins just because... I'm trying to explain that's bad for her but everything I say fall in death ears

[@DennisBolanos]

And patients willingly take them.

[@barnowl6807]

Had my first cholesterol test at 45. It was about 240. The doctor was climbing the wall to start me on his favorite diet and to prescribe statins. I tried this for about 6 months and started having serious muscle fatigue and brain fog. At the next appointment I crept into his examining room looking like I was 10 years older. I told him I was going to stop taking the junk drug. A blood test still showed 210 for cholesterol. I had very good insurance then so he ordered a heart scan. When the results came back I was in the top 10% for low calcium. 8 years ago with a new city and a new doctor I went through the same situation at my first blood test. After expounding on why I would never take statins and mentioning my calcium score he ordered an ultrasound. Similar result. Very low calcium. I know a lot of people who are on this trash. I have watched their health deteriorate in a matter of months. I don't preach, but I tell them of my experience. Some have listened and are always grateful for the information when we meet months or years latter.

[@suedouglas5455]

Many years ago, Statins ruined my working life for 3 years. I found myself not being able to think and solve problems. Since I had a highly paid job where I was continually problem solving, the amount of stress I was under was incredible. I even had a brain scan to see what the problem was, the brain scan was totally normal. Then my husband came across a man telling of the symptoms he was experiencing and they were exactly what I was experiencing! He said coming off Statins solved his problem! I stopped taking them immediately, and within 3 days, I was totally back to normal! I don’t know how much my lifespan has been reduced by the excessive stress, I experienced for 3 years but I’m fine now. A couple of years ago my doctor recommended that I go back on Statins, despite the figures (that I worked out from my own blood test results) being absolutely amazing! (I’ve been on a Keto diet now for 3 1/2 years). They have a funny way of working out high cholesterol in the UK to determine if you need to go on to Statins, they don’t actually distinquish between good and bad cholesterol! I will NEVER ever take Statins again!

[@B81Mack]

This is obviously a doctor who truly wants to help people.

[@teresiaavila48]

In 2019, I was told to urgently go see a neurovascular surgeon (the head of that department in a major medical school!). As we were going over my then 8 medications, the doctor stated that, like me, he took a statin daily. I told him, "I hope you are also taking CoQ10 every day." He asked why. "Well, statins leach a vital nutrient, CoQ10, from every muscle in our bodies. I think you'll likely agree that our most vital muscle is our heart." He was dumbfounded. After a few moments of silence, he said thank you for the information. I'll research it and we'll talk about it next week. At my next appointment, he thanked me for that information and told me he started taking CoQ10 the day following our first meeting!

[@Deepseaotter]

Ridiculous that we know more than some “doctors.” Thank God for the REAL DOCTORS like Dr Cywes, Berry, Baker, etc, who are being honest, and teaching us how best to deal with the issues that corrupt and criminal elements not only support, but push😳🤔

[@clovermark39]

He should have realised just to stop taking the statins.

[@yvette2039]

I hope your visit was free as he should have been paying you! Just like the good Doctor said, these pharmacist are telling them that they are mal-practicing because they DONT prescribe statins. Can you imagine a Doctor telling you I am prescribing a Statin because I have to but don;t take it🤯

[@M-MMo]

Dr.Cywes and Dr. Berry....love their no BS approach to these topics! Never stop educating us and spreading the truth!

[@zamfirtoth6441]

Yes indeed, I believe that over the last few years being a conspiracy theorist has become a badge of merit. It's insane what "they" expect us to believe anymore.

[@robertbucsh8840]

@@zamfirtoth6441 Where there is transparency, conspiracy theories are not needed and tend not to start.

[@Alexandratheberge]

Statins do work and cardiologist do advocate for them

[@goldstar846]

@@Alexandratheberge you obviously didn't watch the video. Just came here to troll your genius wisdom on us. Because if you did you would see how stupid your comment is.

[@helenf1439]

@@Alexandratheberge Which statin do you take?

[@makincentsofit]

I am Type II Diabetic. My Doc prescribed Crestor and I had leg and foot pain/cramps every night in places like my arches. My Doc poopoo it and said everyone had cramps. I insisted they weren't normal cramps. He finally agreed to swictch statin to Pravachol. I started having memory issues but I thought it was just age until he doubled the prescription. I went to serious memory issues in no time. I suspected it was the statin and took myself off of the drug. In the 4 months or so before my next Dr. visit, I went from forgetting the names of items I had collected for years to remembering everything. He poopooed again. When I told the Dr. he wanted to try another one. I said no, stating I wouldn't like to live a long life in memory care. He wasn't happy I didn't fall in line. He was still PO'ed at my last visit. I need a new doc. One that understands Type II and understands low carb eating to control it. My doc's wisdom to me when we discovered I was Type II, was to eat more fruits and veggies. No other instruction except for 2 Metformin a day. In a metro area of 2.5 million I can't seem to find a doc that understands this stuff but for two that are outside my insurance coverage. So I just have to read up and look out for myself.

[@robertcywes2966]

Get rid of ur DM

[@dazzlingpumppouches]

Yes I had developed plantar fasciitis from the statins two times. Bad muscle pains and weakness. The last pill I took last week the next day I could barely walk with my knees.

[@Deepseaotter]

I have the same problem, so I’ve learned so much researching these health issues on my own. Can’t help but believe that for the majority of the time, “self care is often the best care,” we can acquire!😊

[@Wngr60sfe]

I saw what happened to my 85 year old dads quality of life. He suffered badly for 2 decades. He was on MULTIPLE meds including simvastation. Terrible muscle weakness. He worked hard his entire life only to retire to a horrible quality of life. You are absolutely right there is NO informative conversation in appointment visits. My dad was fearful to ask questions, as he was a car mechanic and didn’t understand medical terms. I was sucked into the medical trap for decades and suffered tremendously from side effects that fell on deaf ears! UNTIL I FOUND CARNIVORE. ❤❤❤I’ve reversed all my chronic disease and now off ALL medication. Feel better at 60 than at 40! I refuse to go down that road again and take nutritional advice from my obese doctor!!!

[@jerrymarnon41]

❤❤❤TRUE... MDS MEAN WELL BUT BIGPHARMA HAVE MOST OF THEM BRAIN WASHED.❤

[@mariannefifield3826]

I've been waiting for such a podcast. In 2007 I was put on a statin (with a cholesterol of 202) and after months of complaining about muscle weakness I went into my doctor, to find out that I had developed Type 2 Diabetes, in addition to muscle wasting. Going from an A1c of 4.8 prior to statins to 11.8 in less than one years' time. This resulted in my going Vegan to try and control the diabetes, which lead to foot neuropathy. Due to concern for my eyes and kidneys, I made the dive to Gastric Bypass surgery (RnY), having heard that 78% of clients come off the table without diabetes (though never told that it would be temporary). Through years of research and delving into biochemistry, I've gone Ketogenic and by doing my own labs via the internet, have gotten control of my diabetes (A1c 5.2) staying away from the medical professionals. This now leads me to today with malabsorption issues with B-1, B-12 and Ferritin. I have a consultation with you in August to discuss what a person like me may do to assist with these malabsorption issues. Where is the class action lawsuit in regards to those of us who are now living with life long issues to taking statins.

[@dwdwone]

Patients with Rny come off the table with diabetes in remission because the section removed secretes anti-incretins. Therefore, a GLP-1 agonist may help in lieu of Rny

[@lynnsalberg5647]

I’m so sorry you have gone through all this .

[@wendymackinnon7443]

I am walking proof of all the side effects of statin therapy. Yet, all my doctors continue to peddle these meds. I've gone to alternative medicine and almost no carb diet. Hopefully on the mend

[@singlee2998]

​@@wendymackinnon7443Please. Take big dose of fish oil and coq10. I was almost go for total knee replacement b z of statin. I found the solution from you tube stop the statin take fish oil and coq10 to replenish what the statin had depleted from my body during these😊 10 years. I was able to walk like normal again about 1 wk after did the above

[@MK-sc8md]

Very grateful for your information! Thank you

[@angelagould54]

Dr. Cywess, I have cerebral palsy from birth. I told a UCSD cardiologist at age 45, I thought they were being unconscionable by recommending a statin given my genetic history of diabetes and neurological disorder. When the cardiologist called my PCP, he told the cardiologist, " I have not used a statin during my practice and I am sure as shit not going to start with her". Now, at 63 I have a 4.9 HbA1c, fasting BS is 83, fasting insulin is 4.9 HDL 66, Trigs 111, LDL 33, and VDL at 5. I also have Hashimoto's and chronic EBV auto immune diseases. Thank you for your content.

[@robertcywes2966]

Wow. Ur an inspiration!!! Tx for sharing

[@spiritjunkie1913]

Bravo 🙌🏻 🎉😊

[@bonnieo8]

Thank you for sharing all, including your most current issues. Have they gotten resolved. Would love an update.

[@debbiegoad1639]

So thankful to hear this message. I stopped taking statins after 20 years 17 months ago. I believe with all my heart that taking them for 20 years caused me to have afib 15 years ago. I had afib ablation 3 years ago. a PVC ablation yesterday 6/28. No doctor has disagreed with me about this side affect. I am hoping and praying that is the last ablation I need. Working on getting healthy at 69 after dropping 75 lbs from low carb, to Keto and now Carnivore for 14 months. Here's to our health!

[@jna9888]

I had Afib once 2+ years ago. With some lab report research and studying, seems my potassium level is always on the low side. They even gave me potassium IV in the hospital. So I started using Dr Berg's electrolyte mix (high potassium amount); no Afib since, as verified by an implant loop recorder I've had for... 2+ years.

[@jeffbaxter8770]

My story on statins mirrors this. Was dizzy & unbalanced every morning. Not sure if statins also caused my stage 2 diabetes and glaucoma. I dropped statins entirely after stumbling upon a new zealand lady doctor, dr Sam Bailey.

[@debbiegoad1639]

@@jeffbaxter8770 I believe statins are dangerous, and can certainly cause T2D and glaucoma, I will not take again.

[@lynnsalberg5647]

@@jeffbaxter8770 I heard statins used to have a warning for glaucoma but then it was removed .

[@mgoss350]

My husband had all the symptoms of heart attack, palpitations, tingling in arms and face headache, weakness, fatigue. Quit statins and blood pressure end of November 2023 and ALL symptoms gone.

[@crcharrt917]

My dad took Statins for over 5 years. He is 85 now and has advanced peripheral axonal/motor neuropathy. After doing my own research I spoke to him about taking them by weighing up the pros and cons. He decided to come off them. That was 6 months ago, but as yet he hasn't recognised any improvement in muscle weakness/pain. Not sure he'll ever improve, but at least he's not doing any further damage. I hope big pharma face an avalanche of negative comeback after all their wrong doing.

[@patwoessner198]

My dad is having cognitive decline...won't stop the statin. Low cardiac risk ,86 and Dr keeps pushing them because his cholesterol is elevated...

[@tarantulady8565]

@@patwoessner198Same with my dad. 82. Dementia-like symptoms. At least I got my 57 yo brother to quit them. He’s healthy, no cardiac problems at all. Suffers muscle pain. Why bother with them?

[@Straightdeal]

Include me in the 75%. I trashed statins after starting to suffer severe muscle spasm in my rib cage. But I also noticed that although my total cholesterol and LDC-C came down, my triglycerides were still too high. Only when I trashed statins and went LCHF, did I get my triglycerides nice and low, and in 2022 I had my best numbers; insulin sensitivity (HOMA-IR) of 0.68.

[@Laurellafleur]

I'm in a bad place right now because of statins. I had two bad knees, but I was managing it.. 4 years on keto, 80 pounds down and zero medications. I then went off plan for a couple of months around the holidays.. full on addiction to carbs again. Had a heart attack three days before Christmas. Here come the statins. I was against them since my Dad had major problems with them. The cardiologist scared me.. so I took them. Muscle pain on the first one .. they gave me another one, same thing. I was in so much pain. They gave me another one. It's in my cabinet never opened. I believe the damage has been done. My leg muscles are mush which isn't helping with the knee situation. Which in turn has caused a major problem with my foot because of my gait. I wish I never took them!!! I feel totally lost and alone. Thank you Dr. For this video.

[@mikafoxx2717]

Maybe try going carnivore for a bit, eat plenty of protein to heal, about 1g per lb of "ideal" body weight and then enough fat to top up your satiation. Protein first, then good fats with omega 3's like in eggs or fish.

[@Alexandratheberge]

May i ask if one of the statin was a Rosuvastatin (Crestor)?

[@Laurellafleur]

​@mikafoxx2717 I started 9 weeks ago. So far, not much healing in the muscles. On the bright side the rest of my body feels great. Hoping I'm building muscle.

[@Laurellafleur]

​@@Alexandrathebergeyes

[@summer8347]

I had a heart attack 5 years ago. I was 59yo Had a stent put in my right coronary artery. Was prescibed, blood thinners, statins, high blood pressure meds, aspirin. From the day I left the hospital I threw them all in the barrel. Never took 1 med outside the hospital. I have a close friend who I respect greatly, his knowledge and advice. He recommended not to take any meds, he would direct me un a natural way. Introduced me to keto/ low carb. I followed his supplement regimen to a T. Here is his advice. All taken daily. 1000mg magnesium complex 250mg tocotrienols 200mg Coq10 1000mg L-argenine 45mg vitamin k2mk4 5000iu vitamin D3 4000iu nattokinase 500iu serapeptase. Never caught Covid. Never been back to a hospital, or had a cardiologist. I feel great, with no symptoms ever. Thank god for my friend.

[@thesilverystars8888]

My neighbour died few days after heart attack since he did not listen to doctors and threw away blood thinners before writing something like this think about the damage you can cause

[@summer8347]

​. Sorry to hear about your friend.

[@raquelcubberley1972]

@@thesilverystars8888 You definitely have a point, on the same token these narratives must be treated as personal experiences. Lesson: we should be responsible for our own actions.

[@paulasusan63]

Where do you purchase your tocotrienols?

[@summer8347]

Cardiovascular Research LTD.@@paulasusan63

[@beenflying1]

I've been on Statins three times now. Every time I ended up with chronic muscle and joint pain (Rosuvastatin and Atorvastatin). Giving up sugar and processed food has done more for me than any drug (I lost 18kg). I still eat some carbs, as it's hard to get away from them. Sugar is the most important thing to give up.

[@marilynnsmith360]

Do Statins help people who have had a heart attack and have stents?

[@onedazinn998]

Thank you for that comment - you aren't alone!

[@beenflying1]

@marilynnsmith360 I've had a quintuple heart bypass and two strokes. Even in my case, the possibility of a longer life, from taking statins, is tiny. Undiagnosed insulin resistance caused all my problems.

[@marshaward-ql9ou]

Absolutely....it is not drugs, it is low carbs and no sugar 👍

[@KatherineBrunoRN]

Please discuss how statins strip cholesterol for pts suffering from MS that desperately need “good” cholesterol to heal. Thank you, Dr. Cywes, for all the knowledge you share 💛

[@clovermark39]

We need cholesterol, our bodies need cholesterol. Please do your research. We do not need these chemicals.

[@theevolveddietitian]

This is absolutely, absolutely, absolutely true. I've had loved ones on this that perished in a horrible way and others that are living a poor quality life due to this drug class. Doc, thank you so very much for spreading this word. I try to but I'm "just a dietitian". Bless you!

[@kevinmadden2968]

I've had historically high cholesterol and because of my age, 57 my doctor was promoting going on a statin. After seeing this and other videos on statin I was skeptical and told the doctor as much. After a guilt trip he asked if I'd be willing to take a CT scan that measures calcifications and blockages in and around the heart. Well guess what, the scan came back with a score of 0, which translates to a nearly 0 percent chance of a coronary event due to blockage I would encourage anyone in this position to request this CT scoring. It certainly gave me piece of mind to just say no. .

[@CarnivoreAnesthetist]

You are a wealth of knowledge as a scientist clinician myself I learned so much from you. What I love most about you is how humble you are. You are one of my favorite people to follow.

[@robertcywes2966]

Thanks!

[@t.p.7373]

I'm a trainer and movement therapist in Beverly Hills. I specifically had a client suffering from specifically what Dr. Cywez has talked about. Her muscles melted. A 45yr old with the muscles of an 80yr old.

[@petramaas8574]

Can you imagine what these things will do to the muscles of a 75 year old.

[@ronpflugrath2712]

​@@petramaas8574yes i am 77 and walked like 99 yo stopped in march muscle rebuild is an ordeal have to work on muscles every day to help yes i quit smoking too

[@matkagrogan5251]

Dr. Cywes, are you considering writing a book on chronic diseases, diet and lifestyle in general? That would be so awesome. Your knowledge and integrity is truly mind-blowing

[@robertcywes2966]

Book coming out soon. Called KETOGENIC

[@matkagrogan5251]

@@robertcywes2966 so brilliant to hear that! If I may come up with any suggestion: make it as biochemically nerdy as possible. If that is out of the question, could you recommend any other books devoted to metabolism bristling with metabolic pathways etc? (anything apart from science books per se, obviously)

[@russbrown6453]

DOC C is not only a brilliant MD, but BRILLIANT researcher...

[@iheartcryptoverse2857]

This video is a year old but has extremely important information. Do not dismiss it! The muscle pain is real. I took a statin for over a year then began having intense muscle pain in my calves to the point my muscles would convulse. I stopped taking it, and the pain went away. My cholesterol numbers went up. The doctor's answer was to put me on a different statin. Muscle pains returned. I am making an appointment today to address it. This video helps me understand the intense pressure doctors are under to force statins on their patients. Big Pharma values profit over people.

[@robertbucsh8840]

Dr. Cywes, I agree with you that proscribing Statins is malpractice because the risks far outweigh the benefits. I got a call from my doctor's office ( in panic mode) yesterday telling me that my cholesterol was too high and I should take Lipator. I asked the nurse what my triglyceride and HDL levels were and was told 89 and 74, respectively. I told them with a triglyceride to HDL ratio of 1.20, I was in no danger of cardiovascular disease.

[@robertcywes2966]

Knowledge!

[@robertbucsh8840]

@@robertcywes2966 You are an excellent source of that knowledge. All the low carb doctors on KZbin have given me the tools to fight back against medical orthodoxy.

[@Alexandratheberge]

Dr Alo and Dr Berry (both cardiologists) and active on SM advocate for taking statins and Do provide studies to back up their efficacy

[@MervanweSmith]

​Please would you give me the link to that info. Tx

[@robertbucsh8840]

@@MervanweSmith Dr. Cywes has a video on how to read your lipid panel, you shouldn't have any trouble searching for it.

[@neogenesus]

My dad got Myositis from statin. His symptom started as muscle weakness then it was getting worse overtime until he couldn't even get out of bed. We brought him to the ER and the doctor gave him a biopsy and the culprit was the statin drug. He had to stay in the hospital for 3 weeks because of that and took rehab to strengthened his muscle back. Please don't take statin if you really don't need it.

[@pjones5080]

I have had Dermatomyositis. Yes, it has been proven statins can cause myositis. These doctors prescribing statins don’t tell you the dangers. They also don’t tell you that you should take CoQ10 when on statins.

[@barblacy619]

Nobody but nobody NEEDS IT, pure poison

[@ronpflugrath2712]

​@@pjones5080coq10 covered for several yrs. They were like dragging an anchor get up and go was gone. Thankx doc i realize much other pained company and we are not crazy except from statin

[@dazzlingpumppouches]

Wow that’s horrible. Yes I have autoimmune issues to begin with which is why I take a weekly injection to protect my muscles, joints, and major organs. I was prescribed two different statin and they all result in the same thing, I go on and off of them due to giving me bad muscle weakness, leg knee and foot pains. Once I go off issues are gone. The last pill I took last week I could barely walk, my knees hurt horribly and I got depressed too. No doubt this was affecting my muscles, I couldn’t even lift ,my arms it was so bad. That was it for me

[@klee8175]

Thank you for your courage.

[@KatherineBrunoRN]

Thank you, Dr. Cywes, so much…. beyond these words. I work in a hospital. I will share with the doctors that prescribe statins to their patients.

[@johnwhite1624]

My weight on March 2022 was 400 lbs. My A1C was 6.5 . I started the Keto Lifestyle after receiving my lab reports. I was pre diabetic weighing 400lbs.I lost 42 lbs from that 400 lbs. I switched to the Carnivore's Lifestyle and now I weigh 216lbs. I am no longer pre diabetic! I used to take medication for high blood pressure no more high blood pressure. My A1C is 5.6. My LDL cholesterol went up from 164 to 196, but I feel better at 196! My Triglyceride was 90 down to 75. HDL from 44 to 38. I am 76 years of age, and have Never felt better in my Life! Thank you Doctors for your education that you have given me.I subscribe to both of your channels. My target weight is 200lbs!! I know that this is just the beginning of my Jo not the end. But because Carnivore is not a Diet: But a Lifestyle , all I have to do is follow it. What a great way to Live!

[@randomspirit]

I appreciate that you take the time to explain these things in detail for us since we certainly don't get it from our regular doctors.

[@JGdnP]

I needed to extract the benefit of taking statin out of my DR. He said my chance of a heart related event was 13%, if I take statins, it reduces it to 8% over 10 years. For a reduction of 5% I declined, and he did not push back which surprised me.

[@Harkart59]

Atorvastatin made me feel like I was literally deteriorating everyday. When my blood numbers were good after I quit, then I informed my doctor I will no longer be taking it. I'm just fine with no aches or pains. I intend to stay this way through good diet and exercise.

[@canonen100]

I really feel bad for people who trust their doctors.

[@Mstephen-b8g]

I'm a 75 Y.O. man with severe Hemophilia and have had a life of severe arthropathy, joint replacements, and weak muscles. 2 years ago Doctor put me on statins. I was having so much trouble rebuilding strength after two recent joint replacements I decided to do my won experiment and get off as many drugs as possible. I dropped the Lipitor, Celebrex, and Lisinopril and doubled down on the ketogenic diet. Got down to a BMI of 20, began rigorous daily exercise, and I feel my muscle tone coming back, I feel far better physically and mentally, more clear, stronger, and sharper. I am working on ridding myself of the last medication - Atenolol. Your shows are fabulously informative and inspirational. I feel I am now taking control of my own health. I have seven doctors - not ONE has ever told me to stop eating sugar, that diet would make a difference, or anything related to lifestyle. It's always drugs, drugs, drugs. You are an inspiration!

[@goodviewfromuphere120]

Probably the most courageous lecture I've seen.

[@maryjangelj1172]

It breaks my heart. My mil was on statins and also an nasal spray antihistamine for decades Her dementia was probably a direct cause of this. But her doctors thought it was very important and she trusted them.

[@juanitadafler7233]

Dr. Cywes, thank you for this video. My husband recently had a heart valve replaced, (bicuspid aortic valve) plus a double bypass due to lack of blood flow. His cardiologist insists he takes statins. I told him, "No", my father took them for years, developed diabetes, cognitive issues, and died of kidney failure. The thing is, he still had a mild stroke in 2013 year and a mild heart attack in 2015, he passed away in 2019. They ruined the last years of his life and I refuse to allow that same thing happen to my husband.

[@georgemeyer2487]

I have been practice for 50 years. Started baycol statin for 3 weeks ,severe RHABDOMIOLISES and have stopped statin usage for past 40 years. I am concidered insane and laughed at. Keep up the good worked

[@MK-sc8md]

If you can keep your head while all about you…Kipling “If”

[@cjvidito5393]

Yes I quit my statin against my dr advice because I couldn’t walk more than 5-10 feet without stopping to recover my muscles.

[@Whistlewalk]

I'm on Atorvastatin 40 mg, a fairly new change to my multi drug "addiction". By now I would normally have looked up this drug to see what i was facing, but busy life and hadn't yet gotten around to it just yet. Well, did that while I was listening to your dissertation rant and now have to make the decision about what to do. I'm 74, soon to be 75. My knees have started to hurt for no reason that I can discern, and I have an uncharacteristic severe lack of energy that I am constantly pushing against. I've already done the heart attack/surgery thing once and do not want to have to battle my way back from that again. So, I guess its a chat with my GP. The conversation will likely get kicked up the ladder to the cardiologist, This has the potential of becoming interesting. I have already inadvertently sent the cardiologist scurrying once. I must think on this. Thank you.

[@mikeburwell686]

I eliminated statins about 3 months ago. Thank you to those professionals that continue to get the TRUTH about optimal health out there!

[@whatta1501]

I have so much respect for you as a doctor. Thank you for your time and effort to educate us as much as possible. I have people in my life that i love very much, but i don't think they will change. Thanks for helping me heal.

[@alexisgrace8218]

Same here. It seems they are loyal to the medical system rather than themselves or their family

[@conleyyoakum4784]

Decided a few months ago to stop taking Statins after taking them for 23 years. I am 6 foot tall and 165 lbs, do moderate exercises, eat Whole Foods with a minimum of sugar and my A1C had risen to 5.7 and began experiencing memory issues. Since stopping this drug my Memory has improved but haven’t had an A1C test recently but expect improvement there as well. I had never heard until today that patients over the age of 75 do not benefit from statins. I’m 77 and that was just “icing on the cake” of my decision. Thanks Doc!!!!!!

[@clovermark39]

They should put it down to 60 according to this study although by this study no one should be on them. We do not need to lower our cholesterol.

[@cynthiaphelps385]

I was on a statin for 10 years before my heart attack resulting in triple bypass surgery. My A-1 C, however, was over 11. I now know that was the real cause of my heart attack. Not my cholesterol. Yes, I am ketovore.

[@robertcywes2966]

Wow thanks for sharing

[@glendaking5576]

@cynthiaphelps385 so you took a statin 10 years and still had a heart attack. I had a CAC score and they want me on one. I’m just so confused as to what to do. I’m a healthy 71 year old. No meds just high ldl and a high cac score. I wish I’d never done the test. 24:16

[@cynthiaphelps385]

@@glendaking5576 yes, I was on a Staten when I had my heart attack. I have recently found out that my A1c at the time of the heart attack was 13. Since diabetes is the number one cause of heart attacks, I believe that’s what caused my heart attack. My doctor gives me, a prescription for statins, but I have chosen not to take them and to work on getting my blood sugar under control. To help with your confusion, I would watch as many videos as you can on cholesterol and statins, and then it may be a little easier to make a choice.

[@karenharrington3571]

Wow powerful. I hope someone does a study on how the effects of statin use after a patient has been on awhile. I am so glad I refused the statin. I am still concerned with numbers. I don't know how to read well. My cholesterol has always been elevated, but it went up alot when changing to Keto, Carnivore diet.

[@toni4729]

Dr. Paul Mason is great to listen to.

[@mickthefisherman1562]

Commenting from Aus, i developed an irregular heartbeat three years ago my GP sent me to a cardiologist who found out I also had a bicuspid valve, which you are born with and an a aneurysm in my aorta which , I was told, is common in weight lifters which I was in my youth. I was prescribed blood thinners a beta blocker and a statin, being Crestor. Every time I visited my GP I would complain about discomfort in my chest and a lack of energy, I told him I just couldn’t get going until after lunch, I would just sit there with my head down thinking my once busy outdoor physical lifestyle was over. I started experimenting by stopping different meds for a day or two at a time but nothing changed but then I remember seeing the vids on statins so I gave that a go and within a day or two at the most I was back working in the garden till ten or eleven AM have a break then back into it. It all made sense, I was always fine when I got up but started feeling bad after breakfast, this made me think that breakfast wasn’t agreeing with me but I always took my Meds after food. Because I knocked the Statins on the head I felt great so I resided to get my weight under control so I gave up all processed carbs and started intermittent fasting, which I heard about from these great doctors. I’ve now lost twenty five KG in four months my cholesterol has gone up and my doctor was shocked with the loss of weight, thinking I was sick or something, but when I told him what I was doing he said that we can have another look in six months. I’m now eighty nine KGs which I haven’t weighed for over ten years and I also know why I have lost so much muscle in my arms. Ps I haven’t had the discomfort in my chest since the day I stopped statins.

[@tootstweet]

Yes Paul Mason's videos (yes plural) on Low Carb Downunder are incredibly interesting

[@args50451]

After my heart attack I was put on Lipitor and I had severe muscle pain in my legs and was never warned about this possible side effect. My thought is, what is a heart other than a muscle that pumps blood. I also was not told about CoQ10 depletion. I will never take a statin again. I quit the statin after about a year and I still am concerned about possible extended side effects .

[@yankeerose9011]

Thank you sharing this with my family have a great day doctor❤

[@ronaldjones996]

Glad I got off statin at Age 65 y/o after lipid therapy since I was 43 y/o! All for primary prevention due to family Hx of CAD. Risk benefit was never discussed!

[@DennisBolanos]

Thanks for making this video. When I took Crestor for a month, I had quite a bit of myalgias. It was not debilitating but really interfered with my exercise.

[@dr.shelleyshoemake6198]

Thank you so much for this information. I have had an M.D. and a pharmacist look me in the face and tell me that Medicare would penalize them if they didn't insist on their high blood pressure or diabetic patients being on statins. My father had a very rare muscle disease (McArdle's or Myoglobinuria or Glycogen Storage Disease Type 5). I had to educate his doctors everywhere we went.

[@phylissh365]

Thanks for calling it out Doc!!

[@KatieAdkinsArt]

Stay bold!! Thank you for sharing! I have sent this to my loved ones that are on them. Maybe they will listen to you...

[@KimberlyAZ]

I was on Statins. They practically destroyed my life. When my PCP told me I must go on Statins. I told her to give me some time and let me try getting my cholesterol down by diet. She gave in, but eventually she warned me about increased risk of stroke or heart attack, but absolutely NOT a peep about the side effects. Months later, I was diagnosed with insulin resistance by my endocrinologist. I was shocked. I always had great blood glucose numbers and had been in terrific health. Then I sunk into the dark world of confusion, horrible sleep, crippling fatigue, unable to speak correctly and terrified that I had dementia. No one told me statins had these horrific side effects. And that's when I found Ken Berry. He had a terrific KZbin video about Statins and side effects. I checked all the boxes that he put up on the screen. My husband walked in and asked me why I was crying. And all I could say, "It's the Statins!" He came over to me and hugged me and he said I'm going to fix this! He went into the kitchen and found my bottle of Atorvastatin and dumped the pills in the garbage. Never again will I take a medication without research before consent. A painful lesson learned.

[@fullstack5461]

Thank you for raising awareness doctor. It's rare to find an educated doctor. Very much appreciated this video. Please keep up the good work.

[@irenemay6036]

Thank you for this information. You are a treasure!

[@marianne1959]

Excellent video... Thank you! Years ago and for many years doctors have put me on different kinds of statins none of which I took for more than a week because I felt so achy. Intuitively I think I knew something that made me feel that bad could not possibly be good. After two years of being keto carnivore I have reversed my diabetes, triglycerides came down from 1386 to under 100 , and my A1C ranges between 4.9 and 5.3. at age 64 I have never felt better have loads of energy and on zero meds except for a small dose of my levothyroxine. It's doctors like you who have significantly changed my life /health and I am forever grateful!!❤

[@marianne1959]

Now I do need to hear the video about smoking....it's the last toxic thing I need to rod my body of and quitting has been harder than giving up a lifelong addiction to sugar and carbs 😢

[@zamfirtoth6441]

My history is similar, they kept giving me different statins and I quit them one by one, it's hard for me to describe how I felt on them but my best description is that I felt like I had skin, and then I had bones, it's like the 'padding' 'between the 2 was much thinner, almost felt like a bruise to touch certain areas of my body.

[@zamfirtoth6441]

It took me a heart attack and 4 days in the hospital to quit cigarettes, it was literally cold Turkey after 27 years of 2 packs a day, that is when I was 45, now 11 years later I've never touched them again. It was due to the fear of death, I hope so much that you can quit.

[@marianne1959]

@@zamfirtoth6441 Thank you!!! I started this woe for fear of dying so I am not sure why the heck I can't seem to give up the cigs. :(. I may just keep reading your post and so sorry you went thru that but happy you came out it better and healthier!

[@immhepp638]

@@marianne1959Allen Carr’s Easy way to quit smoking is a must read! It works without will power. I seen a buddy quit after a stroke cold turkey and he sooooo missed smoking! Carr’s book works and you will only be mad that you didn’t read it earlier:)

[@mjones1122]

Yep, pediatrician wanted to test choloesterol. Everything you said was my experience in dealing with my mom and her doctors. So thankful, for you doctors willing to tell the truth.

[@crow9119]

Thank you, excellent explanation and summary.

[@laura-id5nd]

Thank you for this stunning information!

[@marthab7059]

Wow! Unbelievable info. Thank you for this video!

[@petramaas8574]

Thank you Dr . Most of these things are known for a long time, but they still push people to take them. The more people know, the better they are able to resist the pressure.

[@jeanrichardson2044]

I was started on rosuvastatin 10mgs in late July. I have been tried on simvastatin and atorvastatin in the past but suffered a lot of muscle pain. To be fair my GP was not really concerned about my cholesterol levels but was acting on the advice of a physician I had seen about AF. My cholesterol had risen over 2 years. I had lost 53 pounds and cut most carbs from my diet with no improvement. Hence the rosuvastatin. My cholesterol is now perfect but have leg weakness and pain and can't walk 30 yards. I stopped the rosuvastatin on the 11th October and am very slowly improving. For me quality of life over length. I am 75.

[@enonknives5449]

Statins can cause muscle weakness, diabetes, dementia, and infertility. There is literally no one who should take statins. Yes, I understand that a tiny fraction of people may receive a benefit; however, there are better options (mainly diet) that will produce even better results with fewer side effects. Statins are an example of institutional malpractice.

[@gpetty5875]

I agree with you 💯%

[@Terrierized]

Love Dr Zoe, met her thru Low carbs Downunder 🇦🇺 And Paul Mason is another fave 👍 Keeping it honest Rob 👏

[@robertcywes2966]

Good honest people!

[@IaneHowe]

I was in so much pain that I thought somehow gluten was hidden in my food, and I didn't know because I felt the same body pain I feel when I eat gluten. Once I stopped my pain went away in 3 days and. On my next visit i told my doctor I stopped taking and would never take again.

[@Alexandratheberge]

May i ask if the statin you used was a Rosuvastatin (Crestor)?

[@bunnyt6717]

Thank goodness for doctors like you. My doctors insisted I take a statin including Repatha and the other one that starts with a P because I had reactions to all of the pills. They all made me so sick I quit and told the docs - no more. I went on Carnivore, lost 30 lbs. in 9 months and my latest blood work was pristine. 🙂 Non-fasting sugar 107. I'm on Cerezyme, which I can't stop taking, but no more drugs! You and Dr. Berry are my heros and I also watch Paul Mason. Thank you!!!!!!

[@carolabelton9121]

They had me on 3 different statins, between muscle cramps, flu symptoms and just feeling like crap. I am not taking anymore. Now they want me to start a shot 2x a month 😮 i told the Dr. I can feel crappy all by myself. I don't need drugs to help me out

[@Night_Crew_Artist]

I told my dad to go on a keto diet but my parents are still under the paradigm of the 70's and can't change

[@kathydicioccio6094]

I was too and changed totally at the age of 70. I lost 45 pounds in two years and reversed every metabolic no-no. Thanks to people like Dr C.

[@kathydicioccio6094]

I call statin “therapy” criminal malpractice.

[@dmeyer-iu8zg]

Yes stopping my statin also my cardiologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Chicago Illinois wanted me to take subQ leqvio injections for a ldl of 150 ! All I can say is glad I found you and your common sense thank you

[@sophiekara7104]

What is subQ leqvio injections for?

[@trishspringer1125]

Hello and THANK YOU! This video helped me stop taking Atorvastatin and be able to justify it to my doctor. I've been living Keto w/intermittent fasting since May '23. I've lost nearly 60 pounds and am getting off drugs and feeling fantastic. Today I FINALLY got my annual checkup and my doctor prescribed another statin (before seeing blood test results). I already told her I would not be taking it, to which she replied, "Well then, that's on you and your choice."

[@ravindranathn5817]

You 100 % right..my experience of two years says so..

[@tatyanarybakova5411]

Dr.Cywes, you are amazing. Thank you very much. God bless you. From LÀ with love.

[@mardiov]

The irony of a heart medication causing muscle degradation. 🤦

[@MossGlenAK]

I have been following a long time. With you and others I have stopped my husband from using statins. I have not found anyone in this town who is not locked into all the standards. I had one but she left. The next town is 350 miles away. Most Drs here are rent a docs and are only here 3-4 months. I have an autoimmune problem and carnivore is the best solution. I got my husband from A1C of 10 to 5.1 with diet not with what they wanted. I thought it would be helpful if the Dr gave him a CGM but because I fixed him he was told Medicare wouldn’t approve it. I want him to see the food/drinking chooses would do to him. Thank you for spreading reality. I pass on links to your podcasts. I see poor information on poster all over drs offices and waiting rooms. I sent $25 through PayPal.

[@robertcywes2966]

Thanks so much for your contribution. Glad our content resonates

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Why havent lawyers went after the pharma companies is my question. I had horrible muscle pain and joint pain. Took me a period of time to figure out it was the statins. I think its what has caused my issue with POTs and other vagal nerve issues.

[@SarahPerine]

I love long videos and am so grateful for this video…. But the people in my life who need this information will never watch such a long video. Is there anyway you might make a short summary video and highlight the main points? That I could forward confidently! Thanks for all of your work 🙏🏽

[@robertcywes2966]

Will do

[@bridgesart]

Maybe something like a Bulleted presentation and then refer to this one for more info. I watched the whole thing and sent links to friends. Perhaps do one in “SHORTS” the little short videos. A problem would be if pharma came after him saying it was misrepresented.

[@paulasusan63]

Same here!!

[@aiwi9498]

Great high quality information we can share with our doctors! Especially our elders who already suffer from age related muscle loss (sarcopenia - which can be countered through increasing animal proteins and weight bearing exercise).

[@houras8332]

Dr cywes , it’s not about just statin , synthroid gave me high blood pressure , hot flashes , diabetes , kidney failure , I took it from 2015 I had these symptoms for last two years and these doctors pushed me to take synthroid , then These conventional doctors wanted to prescribe meds for my high blood pressure , for my diabetes and hormones for my hot flashes , I quitted synthroid by myself and all of my symptoms have gone , I’m on ket diet for 3 years and gluten free diet for 5 years . I’m much happier and I take my blood pressure morning and evening and it always is in normal limit , thank you so much for your time and your care 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@KetovoreAnita]

Loved this video thank you. So much information. I also like the reference to Dr Ken Berry and Dr Paul Mason. I follow these gentlemen too.

[@lindadunn8787]

Good questions. Appreciate getting to listen. Thank you.

[@stevenhuynh1194]

Thank you, Dr. Cywes! A year ago, my blood sugar was between 5.9 and 6.1, and my family doctor prescribed daily doses of 1000mg Metformin and 40mg Atorvastatin for me. After six months, I returned for a check-up and discovered that my blood sugar had risen to 6.9, possibly contributing to side effects on my kidney function. Consequently, I made the decision to discontinue taking Atorvastatin since then.

[@judithslay2671]

Appreciate all of the information. My husband’s cardiologist put him on a statin after his right coronary artery stent and also wants him on Praluent at the same time. He has a high CACS and diabetes and high blood pressure. I have gotten him on low carb/keto type of diet and his blood pressure and blood sugar are hanging close to normal. I’d love to get him off the statins and am very concerned about trying the Praluent. Looking to get all the inflammation out of his heart. Last year after Covid he had acute kidney failure with sepsis had a DVT 41:49 and was so to dying close to dying. I honestly believe the coronary calcium was a result of sepsis. This February he got Covid again exactly one year later and after CT scan showing heavy calcification he decided he would see a cardiologist and then the testing. Since the stent he had a mini stroke nine days later and then they found at some point he had a stroke. I’m just confused as to which way he needs to proceed. He still takes Lipitor due to the stent and is doing heart therapy and feels better. But I feel I need all this information so we know because the doctors and nurses GET IN YOUR FACE about those statins and we go round and round! Thank you for sharing and Dr. Berry also for giving us the truth.

[@joditripp7003]

They tried to put me on a statin after they put in a Stent but I refused. If it causes muscle weakness then what is it doing to the heart Muscle!

[@we3klings]

First time listening to you. Thank you. Love Dr Ken D Berry! He, his wife Neisha, have changed not only my life, but also my husband's, my kids, and grandkids lives!!! 🥩🧈🥓🍳🥚🥚❤️

[@maryplymale2250]

I knew statins were bad but had no idea about all of this, my doctors get upset with me every time I have a visit. I started the carnivore/keto diet on May 2nd, 3 weeks in my trig went down 76 points, lost 11 pounds & taking half blood pressure meds and my doc still wants me on statin. Than you and other doctors for all this information to help keep us healthy!

[@ReadyWillnnabel]

Thirteen years ago I had a takotsubo event. The cardiologist put me on statins and other med until I had an echocardiogram that said my heart function was normal. Three months later they checked and I was fine. He wanted me to stay on the meds a “year” as a precaution. A nurse reviewed my meds and told me you don’t want to be on these any longer than necessary as they may induce diabetes. Not only this but this cardiologist who wanted me on them refused to renew the scripts saying my GP needed to do it????? So I went in to her put the meds on the table and said if I don’t “need” these to live I don’t want them. She did bloodwork and said you don’t need them. I had NO other symptoms or plaque but my family has a history of diabetes. The thought that he would put me on these meds for a year and risk that for no good medical reason.

[@yandiratorres8641]

Let my just say that i'm so grateful to have found this information very early, I started a statin medication a few weeks ago, and I began having joint/muscle pain within 2 weeks, and thought it was due to menopause, but my intuition told me that it could be the medication because that was the only new thing I was taken. The pain started to bother me that it would wake me up. I stopped the medication. I informed the Dr and she said she didn't think it was the medication.

[@onedazinn998]

Dr. Cywes this helped me so much to determine if I should continue taking this Lipator that my cardiologist insists on me taking. I had no idea that the side effects included muscle deterioration and that explains to me why after over 2 years of having a heart attack that I still struggle to walk like I used to and have to rest after just an hour of garden work. I have worked hard at my recovery and yet I still don't have full physical strength that I did previously before getting ill. I'm on 7 other medications and I feel like I need to come off all of them but most decisively I need to come off this Lipator.

[@pattylyman7907]

Damn this makes me FURIOUS. I've always said I would never go on a statin and this just verified why.

[@Alexandratheberge]

Dr Alo and Dr Berry( both Cardiologists) and active on SM advocate ffor statins usageand they do bring up many studies to back up their health benefits

[@vickiclark1998]

I enjoy listening to you and learning from you! Holy crap! I'll take the free paper!!

[@thekam3588]

I wish there would be more mention of ED. Also, with muscle issues....isn't the heart a muscle. Doctors definitely use fear.

[@robertcywes2966]

Exactly

[@hans-jurgenwiegand7465]

I got off of statins, as soon as I found out I was taking them. Right after I started carnivore! Knowledge saved me! Thanks!