Diabetes and meds

[Hardy1974]

Does anyone know if the medicine Pravastatin (for high cholesterol) can cause your sugar to go up? I had quit taking it for about 2 weeks and my sugar which is usually high came down to 90-120, when I started taking it again my sugar went back up to 180-230.

[Super_sally888]

Hello,

Statin drugs are known to have a side effect of raising blood sugars / inducing diabetes.  They also have many other side effects.  If you do take them, please make sure you also take a CoQ10 supplement, as they deplete your body's CoQ10 (which is critical for cardiac health).

It would be better if you can manage your cholesterol though dietary measures.  Against what one would think as common sense a low carb diet (high fat, moderate protein), along with regular and intense exercise, can effectively reduce cholesterol. A regular glass of red wine (remember moderation) may also help.

Fats should be natural sources under such a diet (ie. olive oil, coconut oils, cold pressed nut oils, unprocessed dairy), and avoid transfats (manmade and processed fats), strictly limit fructose from all sources (particularly high fructose corn syrup - but also limit fruits).  Carbs should come from plenty of non-starchy vegetables.  Avoid processed foods.

Hope this can help.

[weasel_60]

I am also having higher blood sugars since i have been put on pravastatin. I have been on it now for about 2 months. I take 10 mg. at night

[WaveRider]

Nothing indicated here on Pravastatin raising glucose levels.
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/pravastatin-side-effects.html#consumer_Pravastatin

Have you discussed this with your doctor? If you take other drugs and/or supplements check with your pharmacist regarding drug interactions.