Re: Frightened to srart statin

From: Brad Sheppard (Brad_at_sheppardsoftware.com)
Date: 07/28/04 

Date: 28 Jul 2004 07:20:44 -0700

For most people the benefits of the statin drugs outweight the risks -
that's why docs prescribe them. Your low tolerance to exercise is not
a good sign. You'd be on the lowest dose of Crestor. If you're
unwilling or unable to go further with diet and exercise, Crestor may
be a wise choice. To see what changes you should make take this
interactive quiz from Harvard:
http://www.yourdiseaserisk.harvard.edu/hccpquiz.pl?func=start&quiz=heart

Louise <none@nospam.com> wrote in message news:<MPG.1b7105d05c822dbc9896f3@news-server.nyc.rr.com>...
> I'm 61 yrs old, 25 lbs. overweight, with mild hbp and blood pressure
> that increases too much in response to moderate exercise. I'm often out
> of breath after walking a flight of subway steps, or even 10 level
> blocks.
>
> I was put on Cozzaar 25mg, 6 months ago and my ability to tolerate
> exercise has increased, but not a lot. But my blood pressure now
> averages 115-120/70-80.
>
> My total cholesterol is 243 and my diet is pretty good. I might be able
> to make it 15-20% better, but not much more than that because there
> isn't that much to cut out.
>
> I was just prescribed 5mg of Crestor and I'm afraid to take it.
>
> I already suffer from fibromyalgia and am therefore afraid of the
> possible muscle weakness from the Crestor. I also suffer from GERD
> which often affects my voice. So I'm afraid of the possible side effect
> of pharyngitis from the Crestor. Are these fears "realistic"?
>
> I have to time it very carefully to avoid antacid interaction and I'm
> wondering if the warning about antacides applies to Proton Pump
> Inhibitors such as Prevacid?
>
> I'm wondering if there is a "safer" drug around - or one with a
> different side effect profile which wouldn't bump into some of my most
> chronic medical problems?
>
> Any and all suggestions and recommendations greatly appreciated.
>
> TIA
>
> Louise

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