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Simvastatin (Zocor) and Blood Sugar

Lynnedz56
Lynnedz56
I just stumbled across something and wonder if anyone here has heard of it? Two years ago, after a stent was put in my heart, the doctor started me on Zocor. I did not have high cholesteral, but he wanted to avoid any future problems. I also did not have high blood glucose readings until after that. Has anyone else noticed a connection between Simvastatin and diabetes or high blood sugar? I'm actually going to try to stop it for a few weeks and see if there is a difference. Also read a lot of other side affects which I didn't think I had, but now wonder.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Do NOT stop cold turkey, it will could cause you to have a massive heart attack.

There is a connection with higher BS and Statins.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
Interesting good to know, i take pravastatin but never had an issue with my numbers
Lynnedz56
Lynnedz56
I only take 10 mg a night. So, perhaps I should call the doctor??
grannie
grannie
I had taken Zocor for years..then recently change over to Pravastatin..I have never had a problem with my numbers either.

You may want to discuss this again with your Doctor.
Lynnedz56
Lynnedz56
I will before I do anything. The doctor is still wondering if part of the high numbers has to do with the fact that I've been on prednisone for several months. And when I was hospitalized 2 weeks ago with a blood clots the numbers soared. However, so did the prednisone and the fact I almost died. And then I was told that the blood clots themselves (trauma to the body), stress, and the prednisone could play a part. Still on prednisone, but coming down. So, I will wait until I see the doctor. Actually, the nephrologist who regulates all my meds since they affect my kidneys.
grannie
grannie
I have been on Prednisone several times for my COPD and Yes..it will raise the blood sugar...sky high..I have to take extra insulin, but still it will be higher than usual.

Hope you get this worked out and feel better.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Never heard of having a heart attack if you stop the statin crap drug.

I got TERRIBLE sick on all those "cor" drugs----they cause muscle wasting disease (remember your heart is a muscle). I practically crawled to the dr because all my muscles were aching so bad after one week on it. He immediately told me to stop it and that I could never take it. I talked to a girl at Barnes and Noble that told me her brother in law died from taking it. All his muscles wasted away and he ended up in a wheel chair because he just would not stop it.

Stay away from it---IMO all of people think they are having arthritis and other disease which in fact it is the stupid cholesterol meds that are causing MEGA problems. Drs do not always know what is best---IMO listening to our bodies is the best !