About Two Months Ago I Was Put On Provachol For
The symptoms usually go away in a few days after stopping the statins.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Your symptoms are related to side effects of statins. Usually the side effect symptoms last only for a few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
In your case the symptoms have continued more then normal. I suggest you to stop the medication and consider taking another alternative such as fibrate.
Meanwhile, I would suggest to:
-Use over the counter option such as Imodium
-Use daily probiotics
-drink liquids
-eat plain diet with rice, bananas ,tost
The symptoms may go away in a few days after stopping the statins.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
The condition will go back to normal very soon,follow the advice above.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again dear,
Diarrhea while using statins is caused by a change in the bowel habits.
It will last as long as the digestive system will get back in balance.
You can do a stool test to exclude possible infections.
Meanwhile, I suggest you to follow the advice that I gave above. You should not be worried, it is a temporary side effect. It will go back to normal very soon.
Take care dear,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi