Which statin was this? I'm interested to know cos my GP wants me on them and I'm very sceptical.
Hmm, that's just what my GP said, then when I had bad side effects he offered to change me to a statin with fewer side effects. But I'm grateful I tried statins, as that's how my underlying Q10 deficiency came to light.Go did say there was others to try this one apparently has least side effects
Q10?
Some folk get extremely 'sick' even taking 1 or 2 tablets. Statins made me so ill/sick I spent 2 days in bed and terrible headache. Surgery tried another statin which was worst. I was given simvastatin then another statin, so now I will never take any form of statin.Which statin was this? I'm interested to know cos my GP wants me on them and I'm very sceptical.
My Q10 deficiency symptoms were quite similar to the side-effects often reported for statins: tiredness, especially in the afternoons, muscle pain and tiredness, especially in the backs of my legs and when walking upstairs or uphill, memory and concentration lapses, increased migraine with aura, irritability. These got a lot worse when I was pregnant and unbearably worse when I tried statins.Just wondered how would we know if we are deficient in Q10 what would the symptoms be. I have taken statins for a few years now I have never had any problem with them but don't know if I am deficient in Q10
I have taken statins for about 8 years. 20mg of Simvastatin... but I have never had any of those symptoms and I have always felt well so maybe I am not deficient in Q10 but I will ask my doctor when I see her next if I should take a Q10 supplementMy Q10 deficiency symptoms were quite similar to the side-effects often reported for statins: tiredness, especially in the afternoons, muscle pain and tiredness, especially in the backs of my legs and when walking upstairs or uphill, memory and concentration lapses, increased migraine with aura, irritability. These got a lot worse when I was pregnant and unbearably worse when I tried statins.
It was after the statin experience that the consultant suspected my Q10 deficiency. Within a day of starting Q10 I felt energetic as I hadn't done since childhood. After taking it a few days I forgot a dose and got quite a bad headache, which got better an hour or two after I took the next dose. I was worried that this might mean Q10 is highly addictive, but apparently it just shows I really need it.
Although I have a diagnosis, Q10 apparently isn't available on NHS prescription. I buy mine from Sainsburys, as theirs come in oil capsules (better than tablets for absorbancy) and are often on three for two offer.
Kate
I'm on sinvastatin I have been since July 2000when I had a big heart attack I developed type2 in September 2014 and on metformin 1500 ml a day I haven't had any side effects from the station and I'm on 40 ml a day my sister brother dad and cousins all have diabetes so I'm thinking it might be passed through the family I don't knowWhich statin was this? I'm interested to know cos my GP wants me on them and I'm very sceptical.
Cheers guys, this is really helpful. I want to try diet and exercise and believe I can get both glucose and cholesterol levels down. Everyone seems to have bad things to report about statins. Think I need to research it really well. I have lost a bit of confidence in GP knowledge on all of this can you request a referral to a specialist?
My Q10 deficiency symptoms were quite similar to the side-effects often reported for statins: tiredness, especially in the afternoons, muscle pain and tiredness, especially in the backs of my legs and when walking upstairs or uphill, memory and concentration lapses, increased migraine with aura, irritability. These got a lot worse when I was pregnant and unbearably worse when I tried statins.
It was after the statin experience that the consultant suspected my Q10 deficiency. Within a day of starting Q10 I felt energetic as I hadn't done since childhood. After taking it a few days I forgot a dose and got quite a bad headache, which got better an hour or two after I took the next dose. I was worried that this might mean Q10 is highly addictive, but apparently it just shows I really need it.
Although I have a diagnosis, Q10 apparently isn't available on NHS prescription. I buy mine from Sainsburys, as theirs come in oil capsules (better than tablets for absorbancy) and are often on three for two offer.
Kate
Hi Eurobuff,Hi @kesun (not sure if I'm doing this tagging thing right). I'm just reading about your symptoms, and the ones from the link on this thread, it describes my mother exactly. She has been taking Simvastatin for over 10 years now. I've just been reading a bit about the side effects of Q10 and it mentions stomach upset, diarrhoea, vomiting & nausea amongst others. Can I ask if you have suffered any side effects from taking Q10, also when & how much you take. I've looked on the Sainsbury website and the one I can find also has vitamin B1, is this the one you are taking?