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Why Some Stroke Survivors Won’t Take Statins

The doctor took a complete history and asked specific questions about prior urinary tract infections (UTI’s, cystitis), family history of genitourinary tract problems, and what medications Barbara takes, including over-the-counter products. Barbara said she had never had UTIs, but that her father may have had some urinary problems. The doctor already knew that Barbara is on Lipitor, a statin drug that can occasionally lead to brown urine from muscle breakdown and myalgia (muscle pain). The doctor had previously prescribed the Lipitor for high cholesterol.

Stroke survivors often steer clear of statins because of negative news about the medicines’ side effects, and because of their own bad experiences. However, the drugs are potentially lifesaving. Individuals who have had a stroke are at risk of a second stroke, which carries a greater risk of disability and death than first time strokes.… Continue reading Why Some Stroke Survivors Won’t Take Statins