Thread: Must read if you take Lipitor...
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Old 03-05-2012, 08:05 PM
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Default Must read if you take Lipitor...
Hi all-

Just saw on Fox News that Lipitor (cholesterol lowering drug) is being forced by FDA to warn peeps that taking it may cause diabetes.

Article went on to say that Lipitor must also warn peeps that it also has an "adverse reaction" in that it can cause memory loss and confusion. The cognitive issues can be quite dramatic and sustained, but go away when lipitor is discontinued.

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/0...other-statins/

Hubby has been on Lipitor since 1/9/12. In the past 2 months while just the 2 of us were hanging, he has out of the blue said about 5 or 6 times "I just feel so confused today". Though he has some cognitive issues and does get confused in large group conversation settings, etc, it didn't happen when just the 2 of us were talking (unless I overwhelmed him with too much info, etc).

So, we immediately discontinued Lipitor. He was also in the process of making a transition from 100 mg Zoloft to switching to Wellbutrin to see if it would help with the lethargy, etc. After reading up on Wellbutrin, we've decided to wean him off all meds and clear out his sytem to see where he is at with no meds on board. Hopeful some of his issues may actually be side effects from drugs (gotta have hope, right?).

Will keep you posted on drug-free progress.
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Blessings to you...
AMY

Wife of 54 year old hubby who sustained TBI January 2011 downhill skiing.

Hubby is: Machinist, off work since injury. 70% of the time feels really, really rotten (better! Used to be 99% of the time) 30% of time he just feels bad but can push thru to do something.

Current Symptoms: Light & noise sensitivity, brain fog (lessened by Zoloft), extreme fatigue, balance issues (walks with cane), cognitive problems (slowed & more difficult thinking), overwhelmed easily. Difficulty falling asleep but then could stay asleep for 12 hours or more
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(Uses CPAP machine while sleeping due to apnea NOT caused by TBI)

All symptoms increased by stress, fatigue & crowds. Jostling movements (walking briskly, bumpy rides) are VERY bad & cause severe set-back

Seems to help: Taking 150mg Zoloft at night for symptom control, especially helps with "brain flips / swishing when walking" and brain fog (helped). 300 mg Gabapentin (100 3xdaily) for headaches (works pretty well. Minor headaches are eased by combined Acetaminophen & aspirin). Xanax for anxiety, but also seems to slow the overstimulation feeling when out-and-about. Feels best while lying down (vertical position seems to bring on symptoms)

Misc: Clear EEG, clear MRI'S (2 of them). No cut, bump or bruise after accident - all damage internal
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Oddly enough, he's not bothered at ALL by tv
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Praise the Lord he has NO difficulty driving.
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