Bipolar Disorder Support Group

Bipolar disorder is not just a single disorder, but a category of mood disorders marked by periods of abnormally high energy and euphoria, often accompanied by bouts of clinical depression. This is the place to talk about your experience with bipolar disorder, learn from others' experiences, and find support.

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acuriousfish 07/30/2023

If so, would you share the side effects you've been getting? (if you can tell them from the side effects of the other meds you are on)

I was on one lot and I had to be put on a different one because it made me too tired.

I was switched to Rosuvastatin and was ok for several months but recently I've had muscle pains and tiredness..

malibumark 07/30/2023

I take simvistatin. It helps me with the high cholesterol which is
created by my meds. I don't have any side effects.
I hope you can find one that helps you with no side effects.

acuriousfish 07/31/2023

Finding a medication without side effects is becoming more and more of an issue as I take more and more meds. Getting old is less fun that I thought.

hasty_05 07/31/2023

They make my liver area hurt. Also common side effect are muscle aches, brain fog, etc. The brain needs cholesterol. Some people find relief from the muscle aches with the co-Q10, ubiquinol form.

SunCloudJD 07/31/2023

I'm on Rosvavastatin as well and thus far I don't think I am having any problems

I'm tired all of the time but have put it down to the bipolar meds although I don't know for sure... I definitely have brain fog.... sigh

I'm sorry that it's not working for you Mark.... xo

acuriousfish 08/01/2023

@hasty, I have pain there too..but I think it might be to do with having previously starained a muscle there a few years back and I did some heavy lifting yesterday.

@Jan, yes it is hard to know what is causing what.

MarleneJ 08/01/2023

I tried 4 statins. My cholesterol was low to start with. They lowered it to far below normal. But I couldn't take what it did to my legs. The pain was intense. My cardiologist said I could stop. My GP renews my other heart meds. I have no idea if my blockages are better, worse or the same, after 5 years. But, I don't have pain in my chest, or breathing issues, so I guess I am more or less ok.

RA and prednisone use damaged my heart. Another gift of meds not working!

DougTakaBuddhacat 09/15/2023

Fish,

I've been on rosuvastin (and original Crestor) for about 5 years, and it has always caused me some muscle pain and abdominal discomfort. I was all the way up to 20 mg, but took it back to 10 mg after fulfilling all my cholesterol goals. I've had good C. for a couple of years, and now it's ideal.

However, there's always more to the story, right? I had an angiogram several weeks ago, which revealed significant atherosclerosis and stenosis. I guess it's always good to try to find a sweet spot in the medical/aging miasma, but surprises at 76 are not welcome.

Good luck.

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