Lipitor

[hotttsauce]

Is anyone else out there on it? I was before when my cholesterol hit 360, stopped when training for my contest and had some more blood work done last week and it was back up to 280, so am back on it again, 40mg p.d.

Anyone know of any side effects that could hinder training? More specifically, getting close to the wire when cutting for a show, water retention etc?

 

[MAINEVENT]

Is anyone else out there on it? I was before when my cholesterol hit 360, stopped when training for my contest and had some more blood work done last week and it was back up to 280, so am back on it again, 40mg p.d.

Anyone know of any side effects that could hinder training? More specifically, getting close to the wire when cutting for a show, water retention etc?

It would probably help if BETWEEN CONTESTS you didn't eat a pizza and a box of chicken wings for dinner. And that is just one meal!

Things that make you go hmmmmmmm???!!!

 

[hotttsauce]

I should have known YOU would be the first on this thread!

And those were my ...... cheat meals ...... my trainer said to take in few extra carbs. Plus wings still = chicken, right?

Rib breaker, ya big meanie

 

[NWMUSCLE]

I was on it last year, PRESCRIBED it is a long term drug as it does not lower cholesterol very quickly, I experienced unbelievable muscle cramps on it and had to quit it as I nearly tore a lat when it cramped up and kept getting tighter, I did not know you could actually pull a muscle from cramping but that is what my cardiologist said could happen.
Anyway funny thing is he (cardiologist) said he had many complaints of cramping and thought the old people he was treating were just being sissies until he himself had to use the drug.
Now he is a believer.
Have you not experienced any cramping on the drug?

 

[hotttsauce]

Not any more cramping than usual, trying to keep up with that brute Main. Seems like whenever Main is punishing me at the gym I cramp up anyway. He is such a freaking mean monster. It is even worse now!

For my last contest I quit taking it for several weeks, probably about 10, cause I didn't know if it would cause any side effects with conditioning. No real issues I saw from regular training and cramping though. Thanks for your input.

 

[edge250]

what the hell are you eatting.

 

[NWMUSCLE]

what the hell are you eatting.

Mine was not from eating poorly but from using a certain "supplement" for too long.
Var 20 weeks

 

[thebrick]

Geez Hot, what the hell are you eating? That's high! Mine was 223 a few weeks ago and my doc wants to put me on it. I think I am going to do it, but I have been wondering about muscle cramping too.

 

[hotttsauce]

what the hell are you eatting.

Nothing good now that's for sure!!!!! I should go back to fruits I think!!!! Can Mrs. Edge make more melon balls???

 

[hotttsauce]

Geez Hot, what the hell are you eating? That's high! Mine was 223 a few weeks ago and my doc wants to put me on it. I think I am going to do it, but I have been wondering about muscle cramping too.

Really, I never had any cramping from it, or at least not that I noticed more than usual. I need to probably stick on it! My sister and brother are both on it, must be in the genes! I wasn't even really eating "that bad" when I got my last test. Yea, when it was 364, I was eating terrible!

 

[edge250]

hey those fruit baskets have my cholesterol down to 147.

 

[6.8SPC]

Lipitor can cause rhabdomyolysis, a degenerative disease of the muscles leading to possible kidney failure. According to the FDA, the benefits of using lipitor far outweigh the risks. That's why it says in the commercial, "muscle pain or weakness may be a sign of a serious side effect." Not trying to scare you or anything, just be aware of dark urine and/or muscle pain/cramping and let your doc know right away if this occurs.

 

[hotttsauce]

Lipitor can cause rhabdomyolysis, a degenerative disease of the muscles leading to possible kidney failure. According to the FDA, the benefits of using lipitor far outweigh the risks. That's why it says in the commercial, "muscle pain or weakness may be a sign of a serious side effect." Not trying to scare you or anything, just be aware of dark urine and/or muscle pain/cramping and let your doc know right away if this occurs.

Thanks 6.8!

 

[GeeNo]

I personally wouldn't touch the stuff, and would be more keen on managing the blood pressure through diet, cariovascular activity and water consumption.

 

[NWMUSCLE]

I personally wouldn't touch the stuff, and would be more keen on managing the blood pressure through diet, cariovascular activity and water consumption.

Lipitor is for cholesterol bro, not high bp

 

[hotttsauce]

I personally wouldn't touch the stuff, and would be more keen on managing the blood pressure through diet, cariovascular activity and water consumption.

Doesnt have any effect upon blood pressure, it is the levels of your cholesterol. Even with high Chol. I have 120/80 all the time. When I am on a super clean diet getting ready for contest it is still over 200. And I do tons of cardio. Some people are just high in it.

 

[muscle96ss]

It will deplete your CoQ10 levels which basically inhibits muscle function. You will definitely benefit from supplementing with high levels of CoQ10(I would use the Ubiquinol form as opposed to Ubiquinone).

Also, in case you are interested, there is a book called "Textbook of Bio-identical Hormones" by Edward Lichten. It explains in detail the effect that taking statins can have on your system. It is actually a fascinating book that I recommend for anyone who uses any kind of hormone replacement.

 

[thebrick]

Doesnt have any effect upon blood pressure, it is the levels of your cholesterol. Even with high Chol. I have 120/80 all the time. When I am on a super clean diet getting ready for contest it is still over 200. And I do tons of cardio. Some people are just high in it.

yeah, sometimes its just genetic. No matter what you do, its still high. I have a friend the same way.

 

[hotttsauce]

It will deplete your CoQ10 levels which basically inhibits muscle function. You will definitely benefit from supplementing with high levels of CoQ10(I would use the Ubiquinol form as opposed to Ubiquinone).

Also, in case you are interested, there is a book called "Textbook of Bio-identical Hormones" by Edward Lichten. It explains in detail the effect that taking statins can have on your system. It is actually a fascinating book that I recommend for anyone who uses any kind of hormone replacement.

Thanks so much 96! Not sure if anyone else is on it but hope it benefits them too!

 

[hotttsauce]

yeah, sometimes its just genetic. No matter what you do, its still high. I have a friend the same way.

Drives me bonkers, I hate taking anything I don't have too! And unfortunately this is a must I guess.