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Are statins and blood pressure meds affecting my exercise

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aaron91414
aaron91414

I've been cycling for 8 months and experiencing more and more muscle fatigue than what I'm used to. I'm currently taking 80mg of Lipitor and 25mg of metoprolol, I've had a double bypass almost three years ago, and I'm on some psych meds. Anyone know of a sports medicine doctor that can help?

Thank you

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  • KevB5
    KevB5 aaron91414

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    I'm sure there not good for our bodies. As with you, Ive done the research on the cons of statins. I have been on for a year after my seizure med caused mine to elevate. One of Tegretol side effects. With that was the interactions and side effects of the statin. I cut my 40mg in half and will see in my next test on the difference. Either way my plan is to be off of them for the truth about them.
  • DR-RAY
    DR-RAY aaron91414

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    LIPITOR can do severe damage to your muscles.....research it. I took it and i damaged my dominant knee and wrist.....doctor laughed at me....lipitor blocks many things coming out of the liver, including CO Q10 an enzyme that is needed by every cell of your body,...to repair, regenerate, etc.   Athletes taking lipitor should take a muti-supplement of  CO ENZYME Q10 to help prevent muscle deterioration during exercise.   I quit lipitor and now take FISH OIL CAPS FOR OMEGA 3......lipitor should only be taken in severe situations. If possible, get off it...Ray//////canada
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