With the knowledge about statin drugs becoming clearer now, there is much confusion in the medical community as to their usability for decreasing cholesterol levels

1. Statin Drugs And Their Harmful
Side Effects

2. With the knowledge about statin drugs becoming clearer
now, there is much confusion in the medical community as
to their usability for decreasing cholesterol levels. Statin
drugs were considered to be of great help in lowering
cholesterol levels and reducing overall cardio vascular
risks. This drug is a prescription only, and is capable of
reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack. However, the
side effects associated with the use of this drug makes it a
big gamble for the alleged benefits. As such, there is a
major need for statin alternatives.

3. With so many side effects of statin drugs, you have to
exercise the utmost prudence in opting for the drug. After
taking into consideration various factors that adversely
affect your overall health, your doctor has to be very
careful while prescribing these drugs. Statin alternatives
have to be explored with the same diligence. The list of
side effects are fairly long:

4. • Homicidal urges with associated psychological problems
• Liver damage and irregularities leading to digestion
problems
• Nausea and vomiting
• Fast loss of mental clearness with loss of mental
equilibrium
• Diarrhea
• Tingling or cramping in the legs with leg weakness

5. • Aching muscles and weakness
• Hostility and panic conditions
• Irritability and short tempers leading to mental frustration
• Problems sleeping with associated sleeping disorders
• Impaired muscle development with reduction of muscle
mass
• Muscle pain and inflammation
• Erectile dysfunction with inability to perform sexually

6. Kidney failure
• Constipation with irregular bowel movement
• Inability to walk or move major muscle groups
• Loss of memory
• Neuropathy with nervous instability
• Mental confusion and inability to concentrate
• Nerve damage
• Obliteration of CoQ10, a vital nutrient for health etc.

7. Statin drugs work by blocking the enzyme produced by the liver
that is responsible for depositing cholesterol in the blood
vessels. It is able to reduce the LDL ("bad") cholesterol. But
the bad side effects, like Creatine Kinase, lead to enhanced
levels of the CPK enzyme. This causes muscle inflammation
that result in overall muscle weakness and loss of muscle mass.
This condition is called as the rhabdomyloysis and is
considered to be one of the worst side effects. Patients
suffering from this condition should seriously consider statin
alternatives.
Another adverse effect is the overload of protein to the kidneys.
This is caused by the large amount of protein that is released
by damaged muscles. This can be very harmful.

8. Therefore, the side effects of statin drugs far outweigh its
benefits, and you must be very careful while exercising your
option to use this controversial drug. Taking statin drugs is a
lifetime commitment, and as a result, the side effects can be
lifetime ailments. Statin alternatives DO exist, and have to be
considered as a form of treatment.
Resources:
http://statinsideeffect.com/what-is-coq10/
http://ezinearticles.com/?Statin-Drugs-And-Their-Harmful-Side-
Effects&id=7904368

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