Comments on: Consumer Group Warns Against New Cholesterol Drug Crestor

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 24 May 2005 10:38:35 +0000

Although I did not take Crestor, I took Zocar/Zetia tablet combination, within slightly over two weeks of consuming this statin, I developed muscle weakness that developed to the point that I had almost loss all use of my legs, arms, hands. I also had intense muscle spasms over my entire body of which I am still having alabeit at a less intense level. I am, after three weeks of discontinuing use of the Zocar/Zetia tablet, still extremely weak in my limbs. My doctor stated that I had a rare but very severe reaction to the statin and that I will never be able to tolerate statin drugs. What I cannot find out, however, is once this happens is it permanent? As stated above, I have not taken the Zocar for about three weeks and I am still having neck,shoulder,leg spasm, arm pain, and still very weak. If anyone has experienced what I have or knows of a loved one or friend who has and can give me information as to how long it will be before I feel like myself again with muscle strength again, I would very much appreciate an email and hearing from them.

By: amy wolons

amy wolons — Wed, 11 May 2005 22:02:38 +0000

I would appreciate if anyone has any info on the damaging effects of Rhabdo from zocor. As of today my father is in his fourth week in an icu. He was on life support for a week. As of now is on a feeding tube because of his muscles in throat being attacked by the rhabdo. There may be some qt. about his vascular system. If anyone has experienced the horrible effects of this drug I would appreciate information. Thank you!!!! Amy

By: Terry Daly

Terry Daly — Tue, 10 May 2005 19:04:20 +0000

Terry says,

After reading all these accounts about Lipitor and Crestor, I now know I made the right decision when I decided to stop using Lipitor 20MG after two years of feeling miserable, getting up 5 or 6 times every night to go to the bathroom to urinate, sore muscles, sore back and legs, unable to do the walking I use to do, constant diarrhea. If this drug is suppose to prolong my life, I don’t think I want to live like this. I stopped using Lipitor the beginning of this month, and already I am starting to feel better, getting my life back again.

Terry

By: LAR

LAR — Wed, 24 Nov 2004 18:47:11 +0000

I’ve been on Crestor for a year. My doctor switched me when he read a published article that verified my two year complaint of muscle soreness and weakness with Lipitor. I had previously had a similar reaction with Lescol.

After this year on Crestor I have experienced weakness and pain in my back and from my elbows and knees down. I stopped the Crestor about a week ago and will wait a month to see if the signs ameliorate and don’t come back.

By: Jackie Malangone

Jackie Malangone — Thu, 14 Oct 2004 17:33:09 +0000

I am interested in knowing if their are any chat groups out there consisting of people who are suffering from taking Crestor.

I started taking only 10 mg.last November and I took it for six weeks. I was fine until one night I tried to get up out of bed to go to the bathroom and I couldn’t walk, my feet hurt so bad. During that week the muscle weakness went up my legs, into my arms and hands and then to my neck. I went to five specialist to find out what is wrong with me and no one knew how to treat me. I was put on liquid minerals hoping this would increase the muscels that I lost. Although I took the Rhado blood test and passed it, it has been a year now and I still feel the same. My arms and legs are sore to touch and my legs are extremely week. If I have to get on my knees to clean I can not get up without holding on to something. It’s frustrating because all of the doctors say, sorry I don’t have a clue. If anyone feels the same way, I would appreciate an email back. I feel very much alone with this problem.

By: Pat Spanko

Pat Spanko — Thu, 16 Sep 2004 15:23:47 +0000

I was taking Crestor for only approx 7weeks, having very bad arthritis I was not aware of the symtoms presenting themselves not being from my arthritis, ended up in critical condition with rhabdomyolysis, my doctors were just horrified. Now after 2 1/2 months I am still a long way from returning to any kind of a normal life, this should have never happened. Would like contact with any other victims in Canada. Thank you. 1-306-354-7719.

By: Mary Rose

Mary Rose — Mon, 30 Aug 2004 16:19:34 +0000

I had 2 stents put in on 8/14/2004 for blockages. No heart damage. My cholesteril readings in the hospital (non fasting) were Total C. 179. LDL 120, HDL 35 and trglycercides 90. They said my nubers were not good and the Cardio doc said Crestor was a great and new drug with no problems. ( I had been on Lipitor a few years back and had horrid tummy aches and weakness)

Well, well. well, After taking Crestor for 3 days, 10mg. I feel awful. How can this cardio doc tell me this is a great drug with no side effects. I am so weak and so lethargic and my legs are not working. I am getting a a strictor diet as I am told my LDL had to be wayyyyy inder 100 now per new guidelines. I bet there are other statins just as bad as Crestor. I think I will investigate Cholest-off (over the counter) and see how I feel and if this will help my LDL. My total cholesterol and triglyercides are great. I wonder how than can be with a lousy LDL?

By: Max

Max — Sat, 28 Aug 2004 18:44:28 +0000

I am wondering if anyone else has experienced what I went through when I started taking Crestor – I had dizziness and my heart rate dropped significantly. I am a semi-pro athlete so excercise is a routine with me but I do not dare to keep taking this drug!

By: Phyllis

Phyllis — Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:35:48 +0000

After having blood drawn and tested, my doctor decided that I should be taking a statin drug to lower my cholesterol. His choice of drug being 10 mg. Crestor. After taking the drug for a very short time, I had a terrible reaction to the drug. I noticed a tightness is my chest which finally became so bad that I could hardly breath. It was at this point that my husband researched the side effects of Crestor. I immediately stopped taking Crestor. I returned to the doctor. He then decided that it was most likely the Rx that was causing my wind pipe to swell, thus causing all of my life threatenng symptoms. I decided that if I can not breathe, it makes little difference what the readings are concerning my elevated cholesterol. This drug is very dangerous and to imply that it is safe is a misjustice. The FDA better step in and further their testing of not only Crestor but ALL statin drugs!

By: Gary Novak

Gary Novak — Thu, 15 Jul 2004 21:08:24 +0000

Pushing drugs such as statins enslave the public to the medical establishment, while the cause is ignored. Biochemistry theory and evidence clearly show that chlorinated water underlies the problem. Halides such as chlorine react by substitution, which means they attach to other molecules, such as artery walls. Leukocytes then see the arteries as foreign and attach to them. They continue to do what they always do, which is to remove calcium and lipids from the blood, when they are not attached to carrier molecules. Evidence is in the fact that Europeans have less of a problem, and they ozonize instead of chlorinate their drinking water. http://www.nov55.com