General safety regarding prescription drug (IGNORED)

[telxpert]

General safety regarding prescription drug (IGNORED)

The reason I got interested in this subject because am a victim with a drug called VYTORIN. My doctor is partly at fault and also the drug company. My diagnosis for taking these drug adverse side effects are all serious. At this time no one want to help me to pursue this matter or help me with my suffering and my future from the side effect is very painful and finally the prognosis is death. All doctor I seen either will start arguing with me so I will not come back or very tied lip. WHY the SYSTEM is permitted this to happen. I need HELP BIG TIME.AT THIS MOMENT DOCTOR LIE TO ME ABOUTH MY CONDITION. I have a recent report with my blood test what is wrong with me because of VYTORINPRISCRIPTION DRUG.

MY LATEST REPORT FROM BLOOD TEST TAKEN AUGUST 6, 2007 ARE STRIATED MUSCLE AND BONE INJURY,PROGRESSIVE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY, ALDOLASE PRESENT ON MY LIVER,KIDNEY, damage to skeletal muscles, HEART MUSCLES AND BRAIN TISSUES LUNG DAMAGE AND ON AND ON.

I am just a simple working man with family and now am collecting disability. With all of this happening I lost everything, my house, my saving, college money for my kids that are presently going to UNLV. It feels like that I will have a nasty end. Without any help from anybody my family is all suffering with me. I don't feel sorry for me but I have a heavy heart that my family is broke because what happen AND THE TRUTH WILL BE SWEEP UNDER THE RUG. Mark my words that this are happening us I write this response and millions of people with BIG LIPID problems. Look around and write what is lipid drug is all about to those people that are suffering from adverse side effects.

INCOMPLETE SIDE EFFECT OF LIPID DRUGS AND MORE TO COME


The following side effects are associated with Vytorin 10/20 Oral:
Common side effects:
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements

Head Pain

Heartburn

Gas
Reaction due to an Allergy

Infrequent side effects:
Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus
Severe
Gallstones
Severe
Chest Pain
Severe
Throat Irritation

Sinus Irritation and Congestion

Infection caused by a Virus

Joint Pain

Backache



Pain in Arms or Legs

Dizzy

Low Energy

Flu-Like Symptoms

Cough

Diarrhea

Stomach Cramps

Rare side effects:
Muscle Disease
Severe
The Flu
Severe
Bronchitis
Severe
Hepatitis
Severe
Inflammation of the Gallbladder
Severe
Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas
Severe
Urinary Tract Infection
Severe
Hives
Severe
Arthritis
Severe
Serious Muscle Tissue Damage
Severe
Muscle Inflammation
Severe
Rash
Severe
Abnormal Liver Function Tests
Severe
Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
Severe
Giant Hives
Severe
Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug
Severe
Decreased Blood Platelets
Severe
Inflammation of the Nose
Less Severe
Inability to have an Erection
Less Severe
Abnormal Trouble Sleeping
Less Severe
Feel Like Throwing Up

[Nancy W]

Dear telxpert...

In short, I had problems with Lipitor over ten years ago, after one month of usage. I vowed not to take statins again. 18 months ago, I got talked into taking Red Yeast Rice, because it was a "smaller dose" of statin. Not so. One month in, severe peripheral neuropathy. In the last eighteen months, also severe fatigue, muscle weakness, tendonitis. Every time there is a new problem, I wonder, could this be related to statins?? I was very healthy before this. What happened to me that sent me to the cardiologist wasn't my heart, or my lipids, but a bad reaction to MSG (which I now avoid like the plague).

So I understand your frustration. What I have learned is that most allopathic (regular medical) doctors don't have a clue. Their tool boxes are mostly made up of pharmaceuticals, and they treat nearly everyting with drugs...they don't have much else to offer. Many don't even have the time to listen, and they immediately become defensive if you have problems beyond the usual...I back up and look at the bigger picture...I listen to the growing lists of adverse effects for most of the drugs that are advertized on TV...like "death," for goodness sake! Who would take drugs that kill you? Who would make them and sell them? This is the illness model. Illness...drugs. Illness...drugs. And the drug companies let the money jingle in their pockets all the way to the bank.

Am I cynical? You bet!

What about a wellness model?

That being said, all of us here are praying for the day that there are actually specialists who will understand us, and will be able to offer some help. What I love about Dr. Graveline's site is the validation. We all are sharing what works for each of us, we learn to do research, to get smart, to advocate for ourselves when we do have to use the medical system.

What has helped me is to learn from Dr. Graveline and the other docs on the site. Then to get as smart as I can about my own wellness. This I have done with the help of some excellent naturopaths. I have refined the supplements I take, and continue to refine. I try and stay as active as I can, refining my exercise and work, listening to my body.

Eighteen months in, I am better, but not over all of it. I understand that the destruction caused by statins can create chronic problems...iat is discouraging, to be sure.

Wishing you a better year, and glad you are on here!