Lipitor Loose Gums side affect - High Cholesterol Message Board

Steve Davies · 09-03-2003, 09:43 AM

A friend of mine warned me that she new a some people who have apparently had to have their teeth removed due to their gums loosening while on Lipitor. Now I have heard about possible liver damage, but nothing about this.
Has anyone experienced or heard anything about this?

ARIZONA73 · 09-03-2003, 11:00 AM

It's a very real possibility. Lipitor, and the other statin drugs interfere with your body's production of coenzyme Q-10. That is why many doctors advise patients who are taking these drugs to take coenzyme Q-10 supplements. One of the symptoms of coenzyme Q-10 depletion is gum disease.

Steve Davies · 09-03-2003, 11:09 AM

thanks so much, thats a very useful comment. You wouldn't happen to know if coenzyme Q-10 supplements come under another name, or would I just ask for coenzyme Q-10 supplements at my local store?

thanks
Steve

ARIZONA73 · 09-03-2003, 11:32 AM

No, there is no other name for it. It's simply called coenzyme Q-10. There are several brands available, as well as different potencies.

ARIZONA73 · 09-03-2003, 06:17 PM

Steve,

Incidentally, there is a hydrosoluble form of coenzyme Q-10 that goes by the name Q-Gel, which is supposed to be much better absorbed. I'm not sure if any of the stores carry it, but it can be ordered. If you do a search for it, you will find some suppliers.