Guest guest Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Get her to the doctor very soon! Hell, maybe even the emergency room. Blood in the urine is a symptom of... Rhabdomyolysis Sometimes caused by statins. Zocor A relative of mine recently had blood in her urine and takes zocor. Has anyone heard of this side effect before from zocor?Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2007 Report Share Posted May 25, 2007 Get her to the doctor very soon! Hell, maybe even the emergency room. Blood in the urine is a symptom of... Rhabdomyolysis Sometimes caused by statins. Zocor A relative of mine recently had blood in her urine and takes zocor. Has anyone heard of this side effect before from zocor?Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 1, 2007 Report Share Posted June 1, 2007 Hello, A few years ago, my gp told me I had protein in my urine. I have type 2 diabetes, and my sugar levels are usually pretty good, but he said that the protein was from my diabetes. At that time, I was on 10 mg of Zocor for about 2 yrs. I had not had any side effects at that time, in fact I never really knew about all the effects that can come from statins. I have had tendonitis in my elbow (tennis elbow) for over 3 years, and have quit the job I had. Pain meds and physical therapy, rest, cortisone shots have not helped. I was taking the Zocor all along, mind you. The last time I had pt, I got very sore from lifting one pound weights and using therapy bands. The soreness in my biceps area lasted for FOUR months, and never subsided until I asked my gp if the muscle soreness could be aggrevated by the Zocor. I went off the Zocor with my gp's permission and the soreness went away in 2 days. I also had other pains in my shoulders and knees and a very stiff neck, which has all gotten better now that I am off the Zocor. Maybe the protein was from the disintegration of my muscles. I have not had any positive urine analysis since, but I have been prescribed something called enapril malaete, which is supposed to protect the kidneys. Maybe if I hadn't been taking the Zocor, there wouldn't have been anything in my urine sample. Just wondering. Connie > > Get her to the doctor very soon! > Hell, maybe even the emergency room. > > Blood in the urine is a symptom of... > Rhabdomyolysis > Sometimes caused by statins. > > > > > Zocor > > > A relative of mine recently had blood in her urine and takes zocor. Has > anyone heard of this side effect before from zocor? > Thanks, > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 10, 2009 Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 My cardiologist has recommended Zocor due to (a slightly) high cholesterol level. Any experience with Zocor and SMA? Thank you for your input. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 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 ________________________________ From: Lori G <lorig713@...> sma friends < > 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Lori, What happened with the Levaquin? Isn't that an antibiotic? ________________________________ From: Lori G <lorig713@...> Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 7:45:01 PM Subject: Re: Zocor   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 I am Bippy on Twitter. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: <mongomustgolf> @gro ups.com 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 ____________ _________ _________ __ 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Extreme and sudden weakness. It effected my swallow for six months.  Lori I am Bippy on Twitter. ________________________________ From: Larbes <lindalarbes@...> Sent: Sun, November 22, 2009 9:07:54 AM Subject: Re: Zocor  Lori, What happened with the Levaquin? Isn't that an antibiotic? ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Lori G <lorig713 (DOT) com> @gro ups.com Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 7:45:01 PM Subject: Re: Zocor   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 I am Bippy on Twitter. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: <mongomustgolf> @gro ups.com 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 ____________ _________ _________ __ 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 Oh yes, it is an antibiotic. My PCP was not aware of the rare neuromuscular side-effect but the Infectious Disease specialist was.  Lori I am Bippy on Twitter. ________________________________ From: Lori G <lorig713@...> Sent: Sun, November 22, 2009 12:12:17 PM Subject: Re: Zocor Extreme and sudden weakness. It effected my swallow for six months.  Lori I am Bippy on Twitter. ________________________________ From: Larbes <lindalarbes@...> Sent: Sun, November 22, 2009 9:07:54 AM Subject: Re: Zocor  Lori, What happened with the Levaquin? Isn't that an antibiotic? ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Lori G <lorig713 (DOT) com> @gro ups.com Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 7:45:01 PM Subject: Re: Zocor   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 I am Bippy on Twitter. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: <mongomustgolf> @gro ups.com 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 ____________ _________ _________ __ 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 I will never take Levaquin again either, one way I worked around taking it was to take it before bed so I wouldn't notice it. That was about one of the scariest experiences of my life. Works fast too, about a half hour after taking I couldn't drive my chair, pee, or eat. Wonder why it doesn't seem to affect the respiratory muscles? Would've been a goner for sure. I'd beware of Keflex too, gave me C.Diff. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 i felt weak and some white dots appeared on my legs... In a message dated 11/23/2009 6:37:15 P.M. Central Standard Time, lorig713@... writes: Me too, Doug. After about 20 minutes, I couldn't move my hand. At the time, I stopped taking it because I don't think I would wake up that next morning. Lori I am Bippy on Twitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Me too, Doug. After about 20 minutes, I couldn't move my hand. At the time, I stopped taking it because I don't think I would wake up that next morning.  Lori I am Bippy on Twitter. ________________________________ From: Doug <doug696@...> Sent: Mon, November 23, 2009 11:07:54 AM Subject: Re: Zocor  I will never take Levaquin again either, one way I worked around taking it was to take it before bed so I wouldn't notice it. That was about one of the scariest experiences of my life. Works fast too, about a half hour after taking I couldn't drive my chair, pee, or eat. Wonder why it doesn't seem to affect the respiratory muscles? Would've been a goner for sure. I'd beware of Keflex too, gave me C.Diff. Doug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I had pneumonia 10 years ago and almost died. It was the only antibiotic that worked. ________________________________ From: Lori G <lorig713@...> Sent: Sun, November 22, 2009 1:12:17 PM Subject: Re: Zocor  Extreme and sudden weakness. It effected my swallow for six months.  Lori I am Bippy on Twitter. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Larbes <lindalarbes> @gro ups.com Sent: Sun, November 22, 2009 9:07:54 AM Subject: Re: Zocor  Lori, What happened with the Levaquin? Isn't that an antibiotic? ____________ _________ _________ __ From: Lori G <lorig713 (DOT) com> @gro ups.com Sent: Fri, November 13, 2009 7:45:01 PM Subject: Re: Zocor   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 I am Bippy on Twitter. ____________ _________ _________ __ From: <mongomustgolf> @gro ups.com 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 ____________ _________ _________ __ 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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