A place for users of non-diabetic medications such as statins and beta-blockers to discuss side effects, issues and their experiences. Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:16:07 +0000 Fri, 14 Jul 2017 16:16:07 +0000 Diabetes Forum • The Global Diabetes Community http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/non-diabetic-medication.56/ Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:18:09 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/quetiapine-and-ziprazidone.123004/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/quetiapine-and-ziprazidone.123004/ invalid@example.com (Zastro) Zastro
Quetiapine and Ziprazidone]]> 13 Wed, 21 Jun 2017 20:44:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/why-do-pills-contain-sugar.113163/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/why-do-pills-contain-sugar.113163/ invalid@example.com (Harebrain) Harebrain
Two to keep my blood pressure under control, two doses of steroid (which is why I'm T2 as I've been on them for many years),One times 4 twice a day to keep my transplanted liver from going off, the obligatory daily aspirin and yes I'm still taking a statin. Also I take Gliclazide for my T2 Along with these you may be suprised to know that I take an anti depressant as well. A couple of hefty painkillers top off the list.
However, whilst...

Why do pills contain sugar]]> 7 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 11:15:03 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin.122398/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin.122398/ invalid@example.com (borderter) borderter 1 Fri, 19 May 2017 14:43:01 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin-other-side-effects.114169/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin-other-side-effects.114169/ invalid@example.com (BrianTheElder) BrianTheElder However, I see increasing references to other side effects, like decreased platelets, decreased B12, raised blood sugar, which are not on the published data.
Can anyone add to my list, please?]]> 6 Fri, 05 May 2017 10:57:00 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin-side-effects-all-in-the-mind.120291/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin-side-effects-all-in-the-mind.120291/ invalid@example.com (Ultramum) Ultramum
They are calling for the side effects NOT to be listed due to this.

The study compared a dosage of 10mg of Atorvastatin vs a placebo where the rate of muscle aches and pains reported was the same for both arms of the trial.

My first thought was that 10mg of Atorvastatin was only a very small dosage....

Statin side effects all in the mind !]]> 59 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:10:24 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/has-anyone-t1-experienced-insulin-resistance.117566/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/has-anyone-t1-experienced-insulin-resistance.117566/ invalid@example.com (rorshach) rorshach 1 Sat, 07 Jan 2017 07:46:47 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/more-from-the-statin-wars-front.109259/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/more-from-the-statin-wars-front.109259/ invalid@example.com (Indy51) Indy51
http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2016/10/03/why-the-save-the-statins-campaign-will-fail/

The comments are pretty good too - especially the ones lampooning the ADA for their dietary advice

And another blogpost on whether statins actually work and why they stopped working after 2004

http://roguehealthandfitness.com/do-statins-work/

I really think it's gonna be hard for Sir Rory to...

More from the statin wars front...]]> 11 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 18:31:53 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-is-it-with-statin-drugs-and-doctors.111033/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/what-is-it-with-statin-drugs-and-doctors.111033/ invalid@example.com (Doriand) Doriand "Would having a low cholesterol number guarantee me a...

What Is It With Statin Drugs And Doctors?]]> 19 Fri, 16 Sep 2016 06:55:29 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/experience-of-cymbalta-for-depression.107965/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/experience-of-cymbalta-for-depression.107965/ invalid@example.com (kaup) kaup
After an evaluation at a psychiatrist, I got described to take Cymbalta Duloxetine 30 mg for my depression, OCD. Cymbalta Duloxetine has worked fine for me in the past during a 6 month period.

Will it work in the same positive way again? Any experienced of taking Cymbalta Duloxetine 30 mg?

My blood sugar levels are perfect atm. Also my blood pressure is stable by taking blood pressure medication. So the depression is not diabetes related in this case, that i know for sure.]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2016 20:18:17 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin-yes-or-no.97940/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/statin-yes-or-no.97940/ invalid@example.com (PenfoldAPD) PenfoldAPD

I'm doing LCHF so worried my tests taken last week might show increase - I'll know on Thursday.

Feeling v confused now having read all the anti Statin comments on here. Especially with folks saying it affected them seriously for a long time when they came off them.

Is a Benecol...

Statin, yes or no ....?]]> 38 Tue, 30 Aug 2016 17:27:49 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/best-natural-way-to-clear-a-urine-infection.60237/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/best-natural-way-to-clear-a-urine-infection.60237/ invalid@example.com (jamesmacc) jamesmacc cheers
James]]> 11 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 04:46:35 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/magnesium-oil.90774/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/magnesium-oil.90774/ invalid@example.com (Angela_T) Angela_T 1 Fri, 05 Aug 2016 04:44:20 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/magnesium-foot-baths.95245/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/magnesium-foot-baths.95245/ invalid@example.com (borderter) borderter ]]> 3 Thu, 04 Aug 2016 17:24:21 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/advice-on-raspberry-ketones.105755/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/advice-on-raspberry-ketones.105755/ invalid@example.com (jemz24) jemz24 So I am a type 1 diabetic have been for 5 years so I had my little girl by c section few months ago and really struggling to get rid of mummy tummy, I am a dancer so am normally quite slim but since having my baby I have put on quite bit of weight obviously being type 1 doesn't help either.
I was looking at taking raspberry ketones but don't want to take them if they are not safe for type 1 does anyone have any advise on them or shed some light to help. Many thanks jemma x

Sent...

Advice on raspberry ketones]]> 1 Sat, 25 Jun 2016 02:25:50 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/lnd-lose-dose-naltrexone-for-chronic-pain-etc.103518/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/lnd-lose-dose-naltrexone-for-chronic-pain-etc.103518/ invalid@example.com (Indy51) Indy51
I've been hearing quite a lot about it recently for conditions like chronic pain, IBS, autoimmune conditions, etc. Although the drug was originally used to help people detox from opioids and alcohol, it is now being prescribed in almost miniscule doses at bedtime to treat various conditions. The mechanism is believed to be that by temporarily blocking endorphin...

LND - Lose Dose Naltrexone for chronic pain etc]]> 2 Thu, 12 May 2016 15:49:36 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/atorvastatin-lipitor.100956/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/atorvastatin-lipitor.100956/ invalid@example.com (Cumberland) Cumberland
Is anyone on Atorvastatin and if so how do you find it?

Been on Simvastatin for 10 years +]]> 15 Thu, 24 Mar 2016 15:55:29 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/natural-ways-to-lower-cholesterol.33837/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/natural-ways-to-lower-cholesterol.33837/ invalid@example.com (chalcedony) chalcedony
Natural ways to lower cholesterol]]> 13 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:34:55 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cough-cold-meds.86929/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/cough-cold-meds.86929/ invalid@example.com (amanda19640) amanda19640 6 Tue, 08 Mar 2016 17:14:08 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/multivitamin-and-mineral-supplement-for-diabetics.74550/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/multivitamin-and-mineral-supplement-for-diabetics.74550/ invalid@example.com (Sumobabe) Sumobabe
I typically take a multivitamin/mineral supplement daily, but I've just run out and it's time to buy more. I have researched a few different formulas designed specifically for diabetics. Chiefly, the products contain no sugar or starch, but do contain additional ingredients that could be beneficial, like lutein and lycopene...

Multivitamin and mineral supplement for diabetics?]]> 11 Sun, 07 Feb 2016 14:20:22 +0000 http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/crestor.92217/ http://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/crestor.92217/ invalid@example.com (borderter) borderter ]]>