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Statins causing eye problems

Has anyone had problems with statins (in particular Zocor) causing an exacerbation of ocular and nasal allergy symptoms?  I started Zocor 6 weeks ago, and after the first week, my eye allergy symptoms (conjunctivitis, scleritis, eyes watering, etc) got much worse.  By the end of last week, my eyes were tearing to the point that tears were running down my face most of the day, and my vision was blurring.  I had also developed constant sniffles.  None of my allergy meds gave any relief.  I spoke with my pharmacist, who reviewed my meds and thought that Zocor was the most likely culprit.  I didn't take Zocor last night, and this morning I noticed about a 75% improvement in my symptoms.  Is anyone else familiar with this?
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233488 tn?1310693103
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Statins are no bearing. Use the seach feature and archives and read about blepharitis and chalazia. They are related, they are chronic they are recoccuring. It discusses how to get them under control

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I have been taking statin's for  quite a while but I am having serious watering eye problems also I have in the last 4 months have lumps on my eyelids upper and lower and they ache as well. Is there a problem? My doctor dismissed them as Chalazions but why now over the last few months  do they show no signs of abating.
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233488 tn?1310693103
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It's not a common problem. Discuss with your personal physician. High cholesterol can kill you.

JCH MD
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