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Can Crestor Cause Myopathy?
Question: hi
i took crestor little over two years ago and messed my calfs (both legs) i stopped right away and it still in my system. i take cilostazol 100mg tablet twice a day it sometimes calms things down but has not made it go away. I've even tried accupuncture to no effect. Its going on 2 years since i stopped take the crestor
how do i make it go away so im back to normal. Yes even made me climbing stair and effort breathing can be difficult sometimes
i took crestor little over two years ago and messed my calfs (both legs) i stopped right away and it still in my system. i take cilostazol 100mg tablet twice a day it sometimes calms things down but has not made it go away. I've even tried accupuncture to no effect. Its going on 2 years since i stopped take the crestor
how do i make it go away so im back to normal. Yes even made me climbing stair and effort breathing can be difficult sometimes
Brief Answer:
Need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Crestor (Statin) induced myopathy is mostly seen in people taking high doses and it is mostly reversible.
Still of you feel then I would like to rule out two more possibilities:
1. Peripheral Neuropathy.
2. Peripheral vascular disease
These both conditions also mimic like myopathy.
I would advice in such case to get :
1. Doppler of legs.
2. Nerve conduction velocity testing.
In case both comes normal , a combination of Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine should help you.
For breathlessness you need cardiac evaluation in form of ECG, Tread Mill Test (TMT).
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
Need evaluation.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome To HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
Crestor (Statin) induced myopathy is mostly seen in people taking high doses and it is mostly reversible.
Still of you feel then I would like to rule out two more possibilities:
1. Peripheral Neuropathy.
2. Peripheral vascular disease
These both conditions also mimic like myopathy.
I would advice in such case to get :
1. Doppler of legs.
2. Nerve conduction velocity testing.
In case both comes normal , a combination of Pregabalin and Methylcobalamine should help you.
For breathlessness you need cardiac evaluation in form of ECG, Tread Mill Test (TMT).
I hope it helps you.
If you have any further query, please ask me.
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