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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 1018336" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>The following extract is taken from this page</p><p><a href="http://www.healthline.com/health/coq10-and-statins#Statins4" target="_blank">http://www.healthline.com/health/coq10-and-statins#Statins4</a></p><p></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Where Statins and CoQ10 Meet</strong></span></em></p><p><em>Although muscle pain and discomfort is common when taking statins, some people experience more serious problems, including something known as rhabdomyolysis. This process occurs when muscle cells break down. As muscles collapse, a muscle protein is released into the bloodstream. This in turn can cause severe kidney problems.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>In a study published in the <a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17493470" target="_blank">American Journal of Cardiology</a>, researchers indicate that coenzyme Q10 seems to decrease muscle breakdown and reduce pain and discomfort on people taking statins. </em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>Keep in Mind</strong></span></em></p><p><em>Because CoQ10 is considered a nutritional supplement and not a medication, it’s not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. That means anybody can buy the supplement over the counter, at a local pharmacy, or at a health food store.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>Coenzyme Q10 has few side effects. The most common is stomach upset, according to the <a href="http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/coenzyme-q10" target="_blank">University of Maryland Medical Center</a>. CoQ10 can lower blood sugar, so diabetics need to be careful or avoid it.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em>CoQ10 can interact with some medications, including beta-blockers, some antidepressants, and chemotherapy drugs. You might need to change the amount of statins you take if you’re also taking CoQ10. Make sure you consult your doctor before beginning CoQ10.</em></p><p><em></em></p><p><em><span style="font-size: 18px"><strong>The Last Word</strong></span></em></p><p><em>Although CoQ10 seems to show much promise, there aren’t enough studies to confirm its effectiveness. If you are taking statins and are suffering unpleasant side effects, discuss the use of CoQ10 with your doctor. It might be a good option for you, especially if you are in good health. </em></p><p></p><p>I have read elsewhere, that when statins were first produced, it was suggested that CoQ10 was combined in the same tablet - because it had already been identified that the Q10 reduced the side effects from statins. However, this was considered too expensive, and the statins went into production without the Q10.</p><p></p><p>I speculate that supplementing with CoQ10 may help with recovering from statin damage - but that is personal speculation.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 1018336, member: 41816"] The following extract is taken from this page [URL]http://www.healthline.com/health/coq10-and-statins#Statins4[/URL] [I][SIZE=5][B]Where Statins and CoQ10 Meet[/B][/SIZE] Although muscle pain and discomfort is common when taking statins, some people experience more serious problems, including something known as rhabdomyolysis. This process occurs when muscle cells break down. As muscles collapse, a muscle protein is released into the bloodstream. This in turn can cause severe kidney problems. In a study published in the [URL='http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17493470']American Journal of Cardiology[/URL], researchers indicate that coenzyme Q10 seems to decrease muscle breakdown and reduce pain and discomfort on people taking statins. [SIZE=5][B]Keep in Mind[/B][/SIZE] Because CoQ10 is considered a nutritional supplement and not a medication, it’s not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. That means anybody can buy the supplement over the counter, at a local pharmacy, or at a health food store. Coenzyme Q10 has few side effects. The most common is stomach upset, according to the [URL='http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/coenzyme-q10']University of Maryland Medical Center[/URL]. CoQ10 can lower blood sugar, so diabetics need to be careful or avoid it. CoQ10 can interact with some medications, including beta-blockers, some antidepressants, and chemotherapy drugs. You might need to change the amount of statins you take if you’re also taking CoQ10. Make sure you consult your doctor before beginning CoQ10. [SIZE=5][B]The Last Word[/B][/SIZE] Although CoQ10 seems to show much promise, there aren’t enough studies to confirm its effectiveness. If you are taking statins and are suffering unpleasant side effects, discuss the use of CoQ10 with your doctor. It might be a good option for you, especially if you are in good health. [/I] I have read elsewhere, that when statins were first produced, it was suggested that CoQ10 was combined in the same tablet - because it had already been identified that the Q10 reduced the side effects from statins. However, this was considered too expensive, and the statins went into production without the Q10. I speculate that supplementing with CoQ10 may help with recovering from statin damage - but that is personal speculation. [/QUOTE]
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