Tinnitus is an auditory condition
that is related to many factors and tinnitus and
statins have been found to have an
intrinsic relation. Although it seems farfetched,
considering that tinnitus is an auditory abnormality
whereas statins are one of the most commonly used drugs
in medicine, there
are significant studies that have revealed a close
connection.
What are statins?
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Statins are drugs that
are commonly used to lower cholesterol levels in the
body.
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Statins are available
in the form of Lipitor, Lescol, Mevacor, Pravachol,
Zocor, and Crestor. The statin drug Baycol was withdrawn
from markets because of harmful side effects.
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Clinical studies over
the years have shown positive results in patients with
coronary artery diseases and the drug has been seen to
significantly reduce the risks of death resulting from a
heart attack. This drug has been known to be beneficial
for other conditions as well.
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Statins are popular
because they are considered efficient in improving blood
cholesterol levels (by lowering the LDL – bad
cholesterol). They are able to achieve this because they
can effectively lower the enzyme called HMG Co-A
reductase – which inhibits the liver’s ability to make
cholesterol – in the body. They are also known to reduce
plaques in arteries, reducing inflammation and reducing
blood clot formations.
Can Statin Drugs Help
Tinnitus?
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As with most
medication and drugs, statins are not free from their
side effects. Continuous use of statins over a long
period of time has some significant side effects with
negative repercussions.
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While the statin drugs work wonders
for cholesterol reduction, they also greatly lower the
level of the enzyme CoQ10
in the
body.
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All enzymes in the
body have specific purposes and their own usefulness in
bodily functions. CoQ10 is known for its powerful
antioxidant properties and as an energy source for
cellular functions. Apart from these functions, CoQ10 is
also useful for many other biochemical processes in the
body.
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Recent studies shave
corroborated the fact that CoQ10 deficiency is related
to creation of tinnitus symptoms in the ear. Case
studies have yielded positive indications that CoQ10
supplements taken in the correct form and combination
can help people suffering from tinnitus.
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Tinnitus and statins
are therefore likely to have a causal effect especially
in some people who have a predisposition to develop
tinnitus due to any malfunction in the body.
A
holistic treatment contains possibilities of bringing
durable solution to complications arising from tinnitus
.
