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christine63500
christine63500

I have been five days taking a statin, have developed symptoms of cystitis, anyone heard of this before.  I havent had cystitis for 30 years so can only put it down to the statin!!  This is the third statin I have been prescribed, the other two didnt agree either  one caused mouth and tongue bleed, the second muscle pains

 

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  • rocky31676
    rocky31676 christine63500

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    There isn't much known about statins causing cystitis. 

    Are you sure statin is causing it. 

    There are many other causes of cystitis: 

    A defect in your bladder tissue, which may allow irritating substances in the urine to pass through your bladder.

    Something in the urine that damages your bladder.

    Changes in the nerves that carry bladder sensations, so pain is caused by events that are not normally painful (such as your bladder filling with urine).

    A type of allergic reaction.

    • christine63500
      christine63500 rocky31676

      Posted

      Well I am putting it down to the statin as its the only thing I can think of, not had these symptoms for 30 years so bit of a coincidence its just not easy to get an appointment at dr, but first thing monday i will ring
    • Ellie1943
      Ellie1943 christine63500

      Posted

      It could be a side effect, I've read that statins have many. Have you read the leaflet in the packet to see if it's one of them? You can get info from a pharmacist too and ask him/her about the yellow card to report side effects of drugs, (UK)! Speak to pharmacist first if you can't get a GP appointment, I'm sure they can help you. Good luck. x rolleyes

    • christine63500
      christine63500 Ellie1943

      Posted

      I have read the leaflet, does not say Cystitis, but of course its going through the kidneys  and all connected.  Pharmacist sold me a granual drink have been taking that but no good, so will ring gp in morning, frown

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