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Anyone have40 pound weight loss after given drug "CRESTOR
In Spring of 2005 I was prescribed this new drug Crestor 10 mg.
I was on this for a period of approximately 5 months in total maybe abit less time..
The first 2 weeks I dropped 10 pounds even while on a low fat diet to help reduce cholesterol Then another 10 pounds literally fell off in the next 3 or so weeks. I acquired severe body aches and pain in total body. I was also diagnosed with migraines around this time..I quit the Crestor and was on Lipitor for about a month.That also gave me body pain. I then mysteriously dropped another 7 pounds and since then have spiralled pounds at a time from 138 pounds to 92 pounds and unable to get back any weight.. I eat as much as can .I went to a specialist and he said there was a maldigestion,. malabsorption problem. Also have acquired rhuematiod arthritis and joints look deformed around knees..I have severe weakness, nausea, cant tell when hungry until the nausea sets in then know that hungry. I have been referred for every type diet there is..It was recommended that I go totally vegetarian to try to help the maldigestion problem. That not work just more weight loss!.But I now have to eat carbohydrates as I cant lose any more weight and have to constantly fight to keep my weight at 95 pounds even .I have a very skeleton look and am 58 years old and look 68 or older..
I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has maldigestion, malabsorption problems and what they are doing for it?
The specialist doesnt know whats wrong with me. he keeps asking ME ?.
I am rapidly deteriorating even though eat as much as possible I have chronic constipation and watch my diet staying away from high cholesterol foods
I have Hep C but it appears that isnt the underlying problem.? .The doctor wants to put me on interferon .I feel that he should watch what he suggests as the liver enzymes are just abit high and have not gone to a liver specialist since was diagnosed in 1995 with hep C. It was not active in 1995 but only have noticed a few flare ups since 1995 I dont think that is the problem here!. I feel that interferon idea is "jumping the gun" and very dangerous as should not be given unless absolutely necessary, not give to a person as a final guess just because he cant find anything,
I have in past taken alot of Tylenol 3. and still take due to body pains. I am wondering if it would help if I got a body detox cleanser? Body may be toxined up? Did these Tylenols cause the maldigestion, malabsorption problems?
ANY ANY suggestions from any one out there having similar problems please post as I am very frustrated and extremely scared at same time. help!
I have enclosed a few pictures..The picture with me in the black with the gold scarf was taken just a few months before the rapid weight loss and just before I started Crestor. Anyone out there have any knowledge of the side efffects of Crestor a disease called rhabdomyolisis?
I live in Canada.
I was on this for a period of approximately 5 months in total maybe abit less time..
The first 2 weeks I dropped 10 pounds even while on a low fat diet to help reduce cholesterol Then another 10 pounds literally fell off in the next 3 or so weeks. I acquired severe body aches and pain in total body. I was also diagnosed with migraines around this time..I quit the Crestor and was on Lipitor for about a month.That also gave me body pain. I then mysteriously dropped another 7 pounds and since then have spiralled pounds at a time from 138 pounds to 92 pounds and unable to get back any weight.. I eat as much as can .I went to a specialist and he said there was a maldigestion,. malabsorption problem. Also have acquired rhuematiod arthritis and joints look deformed around knees..I have severe weakness, nausea, cant tell when hungry until the nausea sets in then know that hungry. I have been referred for every type diet there is..It was recommended that I go totally vegetarian to try to help the maldigestion problem. That not work just more weight loss!.But I now have to eat carbohydrates as I cant lose any more weight and have to constantly fight to keep my weight at 95 pounds even .I have a very skeleton look and am 58 years old and look 68 or older..
I am wondering if there is anyone out there who has maldigestion, malabsorption problems and what they are doing for it?
The specialist doesnt know whats wrong with me. he keeps asking ME ?.
I am rapidly deteriorating even though eat as much as possible I have chronic constipation and watch my diet staying away from high cholesterol foods
I have Hep C but it appears that isnt the underlying problem.? .The doctor wants to put me on interferon .I feel that he should watch what he suggests as the liver enzymes are just abit high and have not gone to a liver specialist since was diagnosed in 1995 with hep C. It was not active in 1995 but only have noticed a few flare ups since 1995 I dont think that is the problem here!. I feel that interferon idea is "jumping the gun" and very dangerous as should not be given unless absolutely necessary, not give to a person as a final guess just because he cant find anything,
I have in past taken alot of Tylenol 3. and still take due to body pains. I am wondering if it would help if I got a body detox cleanser? Body may be toxined up? Did these Tylenols cause the maldigestion, malabsorption problems?
ANY ANY suggestions from any one out there having similar problems please post as I am very frustrated and extremely scared at same time. help!
I have enclosed a few pictures..The picture with me in the black with the gold scarf was taken just a few months before the rapid weight loss and just before I started Crestor. Anyone out there have any knowledge of the side efffects of Crestor a disease called rhabdomyolisis?
I live in Canada.
hi , i have the same problem down to 98lbs and i go up a little and then back down. i'm weak and skinny! did you ever resolve your problem? i was on crestor for 3 months and lost 8lbs . i'm going friday to check for h3. thanks sukiblackdog
Has your doctor checked to see if your thyroid is the problem? That can cause weight loss.
I have not taken any statins since I acquired weight loss and severe muscle pain. I still cant gain any weight
Can Hep-C cause this weight loss, no muscle mass and weakness, not to mention the maldigestion, malabsorption problem?
PLEASE HELP!!
Can Hep-C cause this weight loss, no muscle mass and weakness, not to mention the maldigestion, malabsorption problem?
PLEASE HELP!!
I have not taken any statins since I acquired weight loss and severe muscle pain. I still cant gain any weight
Can Hep-C cause this weight loss, no muscle mass and weakness, not to mention the maldigestion, malabsorption problem?
PLEASE HELP!!
Can Hep-C cause this weight loss, no muscle mass and weakness, not to mention the maldigestion, malabsorption problem?
PLEASE HELP!!
Hello lostfaith
The following notes for the relation between crestor and rhabdomyolysis would be of great help.
Minor muscle complaints without elevated creatinine kinase levels may not necessitate discontinuation of the drug. However, patients, particularly those with risk factors for statin-induced myopathy, should be warned of the potential for rhabdomyolysis and told to report immediately any muscle pain, muscle weakness or cramps, or dark urine. If rhabdomyolysis is suspected, the drug should be stopped immediately, and appropriate medical management should be instituted as well as a work-up of predisposing risk factors. For patients found to have statin-induced rhabdomyolysis, consideration should be given to switching to an alternate LDL-lowering drug such as ezetimibe, a recently approved inhibitor of intestinal cholesterol absorption.
Refer: http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/171/2/129
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The following notes for the relation between crestor and rhabdomyolysis would be of great help.
Minor muscle complaints without elevated creatinine kinase levels may not necessitate discontinuation of the drug. However, patients, particularly those with risk factors for statin-induced myopathy, should be warned of the potential for rhabdomyolysis and told to report immediately any muscle pain, muscle weakness or cramps, or dark urine. If rhabdomyolysis is suspected, the drug should be stopped immediately, and appropriate medical management should be instituted as well as a work-up of predisposing risk factors. For patients found to have statin-induced rhabdomyolysis, consideration should be given to switching to an alternate LDL-lowering drug such as ezetimibe, a recently approved inhibitor of intestinal cholesterol absorption.
Refer: http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/171/2/129
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