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I Stopped My Statin

Been on Lipitor for about 7 years. Im 56 and have terrible muscle aches. I just thought it was part of getting older. Then 3 weeks ago I stopped my daily 10mg of Lipitor. Muscle aches are mysteriously gone now, and I sleep better and just feel better. My lipid levels on the Lipitor were: Total...
- SkyWarn
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- Nov 27, 2020
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Thousands Sue Big Pharma Due to Cholesterol Drug Side Effects

Thousands Sue for Damages Against Cholesterol Drugs as Big Pharma Defends Billion Dollar Industry - See more at: http://healthimpactnews.com/2014/thousands-sue-for-damages-against-cholesterol-drugs-as-big-pharma-defends-billion-dollar-industry/#sthash.3dcurp40.dpuf
- Nelson Vergel
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- Apr 22, 2016
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Should Men on Lipitor Be Given Testosterone Replacement?

The effect of testosterone on cardiometabolic risk factors in atorvastatin-treated men with late-onset hypogonadism Robert Krysiak a, Wojciech Gilowskia, b, Bogusław Okopien a a Department of Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland b...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Sep 7, 2015
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- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles
Lipitor Can Decrease Your Sperm Quality

Reprod Biol Endocrinol. 2014 Jul 12;12(1):65. Evaluation of atorvastatin (Lipitor) efficacy and toxicity on spermatozoa, accessory glands and gonadal hormones of healthy men: a pilot prospective clinical trial. Pons-Rejraji H, Brugnon F, Sion B, Maqdasy S, Gouby G, Pereira B, Marceau G...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jul 14, 2014
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Lipitor and other Statin Drugs Markedly Decrease Your Testosterone

Statin Drugs Markedly Inhibit Testosterone Production by Rat Leydig Cells in Vitro: Implications for Men Reproductive Toxicology Available online 22 January 2014 Highlights •Statins cause significant reductions in LH-stimulated testosterone production by rat Leydig cells; possible human...
- Excel Male
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- Jan 28, 2014
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- Forum: Testosterone and Men's Health Articles

TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038