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IAMICHABOD wrote:
Mr ed I can only hope your doctor can get the dosage right on your meds.
I also had the same problems as I have said in a previous post. To control my BP and A Fib.
The Beta Blockers did to me what you describe, dizziness and legs going out on you, Falling down is a big fear. That can kill ya.
Next up on my odyssey thru the drugs were the channel blockers which had some of the same effects but less pronounced.
After talking with my PA and doctor we came upon Angiotensin II receptor antagonists, also a BP med such as Losartan.
This has worked out well for me, with none of the other side affects.
There is a lot of stuff out there to treat this stuff, you just have to keep up the pressure on the Docs to get one that will work for you.
I am also on Warfarin, we decided that the side effects were safer than the other anticoagulants at that time. Cheaper too. I can live with the testing and diet, it isn't all that bad.
As a side note, you said that your blood work was good. Did they test for TSH? It is a thyroid thing and if it is out of whack just a bit it can make you tired and stuff. I had none of the symptoms of a thyroid problem. Mine was a bit elevated and the gave me a VERY small dose and I can't believe how much better I feel. Who knew?
I hope this may help you and get this all figured out and get back on your Game. Good Luck
โSep-24-2013 09:07 AM
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โSep-23-2013 07:34 PM
mr. ed wrote:
I forgot to mention it but my atrial fibrillation disappeared the first night I was in the hospital and has been normal since (of course, that doesn't mean it can't return).
I realize I wasn't prescribed medication for my a-fib. I suppose there's a reason but I have a follow-up appointment with a cardiologist and will find out more at that time.
BTW, I was shocked to learn that the anticoagulant the doctor prescribed (Xarelto) costs almost $300 for a 30 day supply :E! The statin (Simvastatin) was far cheaper at $10 through Walmart/Humana. I declined the anticoagulant until I can ask the doctor for a cheaper alternative. I'll use baby aspirin in the meantime (better than nothing).
Reason Xarelto was prescribed: regular visits to a doctor for a blood test isn't necessary. I know there are other meds (i.e., Warafin) that cost less but since I travel often it may be difficult to get tested regularly.
I also noticed that the statin is manufactured in the Czech Republic. Maybe that's better than "Made in China"?
Reading the long list of possible side effects is scary indeed! You kinda wonder if you would be better off without the drug....
Barb & Dave O'Keeffe - full-timing since 2006
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(2002 Alpine 36 MDDS) ๐โSep-23-2013 05:30 PM
Modracer wrote:
I had two TIA's 2 years ago. It turned out after MRI, Echo Cardio, CTA scan, that my Right Carotid although only 65 percent blocked, pieces of plaque were flaking of and causing the mini strokes. Had the roto-rotor on my right carotid (endarterectomy)Endarterectomy no further problems. Then I had A-Fib problems, did the Holter Monitor and ended up on Amiodarone to regulate rate and Xarelto to thin blood. So far no more problems after a year.
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Modracer wrote:
When I turned 65 my company insurance ended and I went on medicare. I had been taking Lipitor 20mg. way too much copay. Dr changed me to generic Pravastatin (the brand name is Pravachol) 40mg. much cheaper. No side effects so far.
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frmAloha wrote:
All statins are not the same. Two different statin drugs caused me to have muscle pain and soreness, so I'm on a third statin now that seems to be OK for me. What works for one may not work for another. Just listen to your body.