by cjbrooksjc » Mon Feb 26, 2007 3:21 pm
I pulled this list from a Spacedoc Forum post under the topic Advicor (Lovistatin and Niacin) It is a frightening list of possibilities, many of which I have experienced and some of which I had forgotten about. Since Statins cause common side effects (except flushing which is a common Niacin reaction), I thought it prudent to put the list here under this topic.
Abdominal pain, "back pain", diarrhea, flu-like symptoms, flushing, headache, high blood sugar, indigestion, infection, itching, muscle pain, nausea, pain, rash, vomiting, weakness
* Other possible side effects may include:
Allergic reaction, anxiety, chest pain, chills, constipation, darkening of skin color, decreased sex drive, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, dry mouth, dry skin, enlarged breasts in men, eye irritation, fainting, gas, "general feeling of unwellness", gout, hair loss, heartbeat irregularities, hives, inflammation of pancreas, impotence, joint pain, liver disorders, loss of appetite, low blood pressure, memory loss, "mental changes", migraine, muscle cramps, muscle disorders, nerve disorders, runny nose, shortness of breath, skin and nail changes, sweating, swelling, tingling, tremor, ulcers, vertigo, vision disorders, yellowing of skin and eyes.
Brooks