I Am Taking Creator 5mg Notice Why Muscle Weakness In My Legs

Posted on Thu, 22 Apr 2021

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Question : Hello, I am taking creator 5mg for about two weeks now. I notice muscle weakness in my legs. Is this something that goes away after adjusting to the medicine? Or should I stop it?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I understand your concern and would explain that this is a common adverse effect of creator.

For this reason, I would recommend stopping it for a couple of weeks and then restart at a lower dose ( 2.5mg and increase gradually up to 5mg). If this situation occurs again after restarting at a lower dose, switching to another medication may be needed.

This will help improve your situation.

I would also recommend checking muscle and liver enzymes ( CPK, ALT, AST, LDH).

In the meantime, I would recommend taking magnesium supplements to help improve your muscle function.

Hope you will find this answer helpful and!

I remain at your disposal for any further questions whenever you need!

Kind regards,

Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (3 days later)

Gm DR,
Thank you for your advice. Does Crestor come in 2.5 MGs, or does the pill need to be cut. Also, what other cholesterol medicine would be viable for me. I have hypothyroidism and take synthroid 100.
The other two medicines I tried were lipitor 10 mgs, and got a reaction on that after one month. -And colesevelam. The colesevelam (625) mixes with my thyroid hormone a lot. Are the liver enzymes the same as Q10? If so how much do i take. I am 150 LBS.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Crestor has also 5 mg tablet, so can take half of tablet.

CoQ10 is a supplement that may help boosting metabolism.

Meantime; you may take CoQ10 at daily doses of 50 - 100 mg.

Another lipid lowering drug is Ezetimibe.

Wishing you good health,

Regards,

Dr. Iliri

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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (16 hours later)

Hello DR,I uploaded my last lipid panel on 4/26. Total cholesterol 145. Thats with taking crester 5mgs. So it does work well.- but comes with the unfortunate side effects. I will stop and start it and take 2.5 mgs. If the side effects occur, I will switch to the Ezetimibe. My question to you is " Can you guys prescribe?" I am new to this Doctor online stuff.

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

I am glad to have been helpful to you!

Unfortunately, on this platform we can not prescribe.

We can just give recommendations to guide patients through the right diagnosis and treatment options.

Hope you will find this information helpful!

I would be glad to assist you further whenever you need!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (2 days later)

Gm Dr, I followed your advice on stopping the Crester, I stopped it on 4/27. Most if the muscle pains have gone. When would be a good date to restart it at a lower dose, like 2.5mg? If that doesn’t work I will try the etizimbe- or vytorin. Vytirin has that it in . Thanks, let me know your response. .

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

I am glad that you are feeling better!

I would recommend restarting crestor at a lower dose in a couple of weeks.

If it causes the same adverse effects, I would recommend switching to Ezetimibe.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr.Iliri

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