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elleng

(136,833 posts)
Mon Apr 21, 2014, 04:44 PM Apr 2014

Anyone aware of depression effects

from using lipitor? Just checking, as recently resumed a low dose, and feeling under the grey cloud. There are other possible reasons, but had the thought today so thought I'd check.

Thx

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Anyone aware of depression effects (Original Post) elleng Apr 2014 OP
Reported as rare cbayer Apr 2014 #1
Thanks for the info. elleng Apr 2014 #2
Dentist is a highly likely cause, lol! cbayer Apr 2014 #3
Yes. spring is actually here, elleng Apr 2014 #5
Dental care here in mexico is excellent and inexpensive. cbayer Apr 2014 #7
Thanks, elleng Apr 2014 #8
I sure understand not wanting to leave grand babies, but cbayer Apr 2014 #9
Thanks elleng Apr 2014 #10
I have had that same reaction to Lipitor. LiberalLoner Apr 2014 #4
Thanks, will look into that, elleng Apr 2014 #6
Found something: elleng Apr 2014 #11
Also this.... LiberalLoner Apr 2014 #12
This gives pause too... LiberalLoner Apr 2014 #13
Swell! elleng Apr 2014 #14

elleng

(136,833 posts)
2. Thanks for the info.
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 08:42 AM
Apr 2014

Going to the dentist. Think THAT might have something to do with it? Going out to find a pretty tree!

elleng

(136,833 posts)
5. Yes. spring is actually here,
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 12:50 PM
Apr 2014

quite warm, and raining. I do feel good that I'm finally attending to this necessary dental work, as Dad lived til he was 98, and I would like to be able to chew for a few more years, and maybe even smile! The expense will probably get me down for a while, tho I can cover it, but 2 grandbabies also cost a few!

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
7. Dental care here in mexico is excellent and inexpensive.
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 01:06 PM
Apr 2014

If you need a lot, you might want to look into it.

I took my mother in while she was visiting and she received some needed care for about ¼ of the US price.

elleng

(136,833 posts)
8. Thanks,
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 01:13 PM
Apr 2014

but I don't think I'm going to leave grandbabies!

I have to figure out the engineering to determine whether I need 'a lot,' and how to do it. I'll say I need a fair amount.

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
9. I sure understand not wanting to leave grand babies, but
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 01:36 PM
Apr 2014

if you change your mind, there are some places close to the border that provide nice housing, meals and all your care.

LiberalLoner

(10,221 posts)
4. I have had that same reaction to Lipitor.
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 10:32 AM
Apr 2014

Am thinking I need to ask my doc for a different statin as this one brings depression and exhaustion, and with MS I don't need any more of that stuff.

I know it's Lipitor because I take it and stop, take it and stop and the difference within a couple of days is very noticeable.

I read somewhere that there is some connection between low cholesterol in the brain and depression.

elleng

(136,833 posts)
6. Thanks, will look into that,
Tue Apr 22, 2014, 12:53 PM
Apr 2014

and discuss it with my doc in July. I kind of take it sporadically.

So the idea is its better to have more cholesterol in the brain??? Sounds like they're still learning about this stuff, eh?

elleng

(136,833 posts)
14. Swell!
Wed Apr 23, 2014, 11:08 AM
Apr 2014

I THINK I'll assume the risks without it. Will, of course, check with my doc. Dad lived to 98, and ate more red meat, and butter and whole milk, and fewer vegs than I do.

Heading to the cottage, so more (better stuff!) later!

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