In part, this is In the UK there are five statins available on prescription: atorvastatin; fluvastatin; pravastatin; rosuvastatin; simvastatin
If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional
Because many factors are involved, your cholesterol numbers may be considered normal and yet you may still be found to be at an elevated risk for heart problems
you get unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, weakness or cramps (this is more likely if you’re taking a higher dose of simvastatin, and it can happen a few weeks or months
Heart Rhythm Disturbances and Statins
Your doctor will use a tool like the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association risk calculator and other factors to gauge your long-term risk of
Uncommon side effects Uncommon side effects of statins include: being sick memory problems hair loss pins and needles inflammation of the liver (hepatitis), which can cause
unusual bleeding or bruising
The sensation may feel like pounding, fluttering, racing, or skipping beats
Chant the word Statins Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Fluvastatin (Lescol XL) Lovastatin (Altoprev) Pitavastatin (Livalo) Pravastatin (Pravachol) Facial and neck flushing, dizziness, heart palpitations, muscle soreness and pain, increased blood sugar levels, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps, elevation of liver enzymes: Fibrates An inhibitory effect of myocardial energy metabolism through ubiquinone synthesis may play a role in the development of atrial fibrillation
Anemia, in turn, can cause heart palpitations
increased urge to urinate during the night
With that in mind, here are 10 facts about statins that you might not know
Heart palpitations—rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Now it seems to be every evening I feel it and anytime after I eat, mostly when resting
They often happen during panic Because beta-blockers affect your heart and circulatory systems, they can have a wide range of side effects
Different statins affect people in different ways
Your body gets ready to face a threat, even if you're not in danger
A palpitation is when it feels like your heart is racing, pounding, thumping, flopping, or fluttering
“Good” HDL cholesterol can help eliminate the bad, but only to an extent
These symptoms typically reverse if the statin is discontinued by your doctor
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
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This may be talking therapies to help manage any anxiety the palpitations cause, or sometimes medication may be prescribed if the palpitations are interfering with you living a normal life
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Palpitations can last seconds, minutes or longer