Statin: The Silent Assassin

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Testimony From a Terrible Statin Side Effects

Hello, my name is Roegant De Erio-Banlasan and I’d like to share the story of my best friend, who lives in Manila, Philippines. She had been struggling with severe muscle pain, back aches, headaches, joint pain, and constant fatigue. She felt drained and miserable all the time, unable to find the energy to work or do anything. It seemed like her health was deteriorating, and despite visiting numerous doctors, no one could figure out what was going wrong. She spent a lot of money on consultations and tests, but the problem remained a mystery.

One day, I mentioned her symptoms to my cousin, who works in the medical field. He asked me if my friend was taking statins—medications used to lower cholesterol—and I said yes, she was on Lipitor. My cousin explained that her symptoms could actually be a side effect of the statin drug. Now, I’m not a doctor, and my cousin isn’t one either, so I wasn’t in a position to advise her directly. But since she’s my best friend, I felt it was important to pass along this information. I made sure she understood that I was sharing it for informational purposes only, and that the decision was ultimately hers to make.

I suggested that she consider stopping the statin medication and try taking CoQ10 and Vitamin K2, which my cousin recommended as possible supplements to help alleviate the side effects of statins. She decided to give it a try. Within just two weeks, she felt significantly better—her pain and fatigue had diminished, and she realized that it was the statin medication that had been causing all of her misery.

I’m sharing this story because I know that many people experience similar issues and might not connect their symptoms to the medications they’re taking. If you’re on statins and experiencing side effects like my friend did, it might be worth talking to your doctor to explore all your options. My hope is that by sharing my friend’s experience, it might help others who are suffering in silence to find answers and relief.

Roegant De Erio-Banlasan

Tuburan, Cebu, Philippines