Re: Zocor

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My name is Joyce, and I was taking Zocor. I found after a period of 6

months I did notice an increase in discomfort to my limbs. I have switched

cholesterol medication and my discomfort has lessened. I am now taking

PRAVACOL.

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Thanks very much, Mitch!  Glad the Lipitor is working for you.

 

Lipitor actually caused a severe neuromuscular reaction in one of my former

support group members (he has CMT).  His doctor had no idea about the

neuromuscular implications.  That's why I thought to come here and ask.

 

After my Levaquin fiasco last year, which sent me into six month

medical tail-spin, I am reluctant to trust any medication recommendation by

doctors who have little to no knowledge of neuromuscular disorders.  I plan to

ask my pharmacy to do some research before I decide to fill the prescription.

 

Lori

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From: <mongomustgolf@...>

Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 8:53:25 AM

Subject: Re: Zocor

 

Hi Lori - Though I am only an SMA carrier (apparently I have 1 SMN1 gene) - I

did take Zocor two years ago for elevated cholesterol levels.  It did its job

- but per the blood test was affecting my kidneys and my doctor switched me to

Lipitor - which apparently has " worked " even better with no Kidney

side-effects.  Everyone's different - I generally trust what the docs ask me to

do - thus I'm taking Lipitor.  Best of luck - Mitch

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From: Lori G <lorig713 (DOT) com>

sma friends <@gro ups.com>

Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 7:31:48 PM

Subject: Zocor

 

My cardiologist has recommended Zocor due to (a slightly) high cholesterol

level.  Any experience with Zocor and SMA?

Thank you for your input.

 Lori