Simvastatin And Coq10

Last updated on Thursday, 3/1/2012 10:50:49 PM UTC -7.

tbarsano Says:
Sunday, 1/29/2012 7:59:40 PM

I was recently told that simvastatin depletes CoQ10, leading to the "weakness" side effect. Anyone heard this?

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David Says:
Monday, 2/27/2012 9:09:00 PM

I have to agree with that statement, as there are a number of discussions relating to Statin drugs (atorvastatin, cerivastatin, fluvastatin, lovastatin, simvastatin) depleting the body of coenzyme Q10.

Other types of drugs like beta-blockers also deplete the body of this too, but one way to help counteract this is to supplement with CoQ 10. Personally, If I were short on this vital nutrient, I would supplement a minimum of 400-600mg a day while taking one of those drugs that inherently depletes it. That's just me, as I would prefer to be well stocked if I became aware that this was happening to me.

I hope this helps!

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tbarsano Says:
Thursday, 3/1/2012 10:50:49 PM

Thank you

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