After 4 years, The leg pain and muscle aches in my legs were no longer worth the reduction in total Cholosterol to 160 from 315. It made me a 54 year old cripple with the legs of a 90 year old.
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This drug took down my levels, but after a few months, I could barely walk from the pain in my hips and legs. I felt like a 90 year old crippled and I'm 50. I had to get off the meds, it affected my bones and muscles terribly. I'm very active and this drug kept me bed ridden from pain, and lack of desire to move.
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Chuck | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/15/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I have experienced Alzheimer’s type symptoms (forgetfulness, trouble remembering common every day used words, confusion, etc.) over the two years that I have been taking Vytorin. I heard recently that Statins can cause this. I am a heart attack survivor (age 53) and Vytorin has lowered my cholesterol significantly. I am concerned about stopping the drug (do the benefits outweigh the symptoms?). Know what I mean? Has any other users experienced this condition?
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rctrebor | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/29/2008
Condition: Homozygous Inherited High Blood Cholesterol
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Drews | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/30/2007
Condition: High Cholesterol
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It has really helped me with lowering my cholesterol.
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Anonymous |
12/28/2007
Condition: High Cholesterol
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Should my 80 y.o. mother be taking Vytorin as well as Pravachol?
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/30/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 3.7
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After 4 years, The leg pain and muscle aches in my legs were no longer worth the reduction in total Cholosterol to 160 from 315. It made me a 54 year old cripple with the legs of a 90 year old.
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Hawk | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/21/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
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No side effects, numbers all in good range with total down from 240-260 range to 145-165 readings for the last 1 1/2 years
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Misty | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/23/2007
Condition: High Cholesterol
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extreme fatigue, diareha, headache. Is this normal?
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/21/2007
Condition: Combined High Blood Cholesterol and Triglyceride Level
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had other statins but this one works very well, for me, blood sugar in control as well as cholesterol, no side effects that I've noticed.
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