WARNING - Side efects of Statins
Discussion
"Regardless of what Statin manufacturing companies would have us believe, the dangers from statin use are very real, as illustrated by the tragic death of Mrs. Elnoisa Calabio. Mrs. Calabio's story was presented at an FDA public hearing in May 2000:"
"On October 7, 1999, at the age of 48, registered nurse, wife and mother, Elnoisa Calabio, succumbed to the end stages of irreversible dermatomyositis and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis directly caused by her use of a prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication, simvastatin (Zocor). Mrs. Calabio had no substantial risk factors for heart disease. Her blood pressure was controlled. Her cholesterol was slightly high, but not considered dangerous. Tragically, in her last days she knew that the cholesterol lowering drug her doctor had recommended to extend her life was in fact the cause of her fatal illness."
My father was similarly prescribed a Statin drug last November. He was soon left very short of breath and after recent tests etc it was diagnosed he had developed Pulmonary Fibrosis, an almost untreatable condition that results in death within 3-5 years. The only real treatment is a lung transplant. My online investigations reveal that Statins can and often do trigger this fatal conditon.
Do a Google Search here to read the facts
MY POST IS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DEATH SENTENCE ADMINISTERED TO MY FATHER AND OTHERS AS A RESULT OF TAKING A PRESCRIBED STATIN BASED DRUG.
MY FAMILY WILL NOW NEVER EVER TAKE A STATIN BASED DRUG AND I WILL MAKE IT MY FUTURE LIFE'S WORK TOO BROADCAST THESE FACTS.
"On October 7, 1999, at the age of 48, registered nurse, wife and mother, Elnoisa Calabio, succumbed to the end stages of irreversible dermatomyositis and interstitial pulmonary fibrosis directly caused by her use of a prescribed cholesterol-lowering medication, simvastatin (Zocor). Mrs. Calabio had no substantial risk factors for heart disease. Her blood pressure was controlled. Her cholesterol was slightly high, but not considered dangerous. Tragically, in her last days she knew that the cholesterol lowering drug her doctor had recommended to extend her life was in fact the cause of her fatal illness."
My father was similarly prescribed a Statin drug last November. He was soon left very short of breath and after recent tests etc it was diagnosed he had developed Pulmonary Fibrosis, an almost untreatable condition that results in death within 3-5 years. The only real treatment is a lung transplant. My online investigations reveal that Statins can and often do trigger this fatal conditon.
Do a Google Search here to read the facts
MY POST IS TO HIGHLIGHT THE DEATH SENTENCE ADMINISTERED TO MY FATHER AND OTHERS AS A RESULT OF TAKING A PRESCRIBED STATIN BASED DRUG.
MY FAMILY WILL NOW NEVER EVER TAKE A STATIN BASED DRUG AND I WILL MAKE IT MY FUTURE LIFE'S WORK TOO BROADCAST THESE FACTS.
I'm so so sorry about your dad.
BUT
Statins are not the only drug with a risk of a nasty side effect, and decisions to prescribe are made with those in mind - in short they use them if the risks they reduce (heart disease and stroke mostly) are worse than the risk of pulmonary fibrosis. It's not a coverup or a conspiracy, it's just some really s
tty luck.
I wish your dad all the best, depending on degre etc. people can remain active and reasonably healthy with PF.
BUT
Statins are not the only drug with a risk of a nasty side effect, and decisions to prescribe are made with those in mind - in short they use them if the risks they reduce (heart disease and stroke mostly) are worse than the risk of pulmonary fibrosis. It's not a coverup or a conspiracy, it's just some really s
tty luck.I wish your dad all the best, depending on degre etc. people can remain active and reasonably healthy with PF.
BlackVanDyke said:
I'm so so sorry about your dad.
BUT
Statins are not the only drug with a risk of a nasty side effect, and decisions to prescribe are made with those in mind - in short they use them if the risks they reduce (heart disease and stroke mostly) are worse than the risk of pulmonary fibrosis. It's not a coverup or a conspiracy, it's just some really stty luck.
I wish your dad all the best, depending on degre etc. people can remain active and reasonably healthy with PF.
I have nothing more to add except I agree fully with all the sentiments BVD has expressed in her postBUT
Statins are not the only drug with a risk of a nasty side effect, and decisions to prescribe are made with those in mind - in short they use them if the risks they reduce (heart disease and stroke mostly) are worse than the risk of pulmonary fibrosis. It's not a coverup or a conspiracy, it's just some really s
tty luck.I wish your dad all the best, depending on degre etc. people can remain active and reasonably healthy with PF.
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