Aarushi Bhadury

Experiencing A Lack Of Sleep? This Medication May Be The Cause Of It

Cholesterol Medication and Sleep Issue (Credit-Canva)

As we get older, keeping <span>cholesterol</span> levels healthy becomes more of a challenge. Even if you eat well and exercise regularly, your cholesterol could be higher and could get more difficult to manage. While some of the faults lie with our metabolism, which is the process our bodies use to turn food into energy, it basically starts to slow down around our 40s which can be done by change your diet, but many people skip this leading to a higher cholesterol levels. 

While some believe that slower metabolism only makes it easier for one to gain weight but it also affects how well our bodies clear cholesterol. This natural change means that monitoring cholesterol becomes even more important as we age, you can <span>change your daily habits</span>, and when you have any medical issue, doctors will prescribe you medicine. 

‘Statins’ are a class of medications that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and help protect the arteries given to patients to reduce the amount of cholesterol the liver makes, so that it is easier to clear out. 

<h2>How Do Statins Affect Your Sleep?</h2>

Some studies have found a link between taking statins and experiencing sleep problems. A 2023 study published in the <span>Journal of Health Inequalities</span> show that certain statins, specifically ‘atorvastatin’ and ‘rosuvastatin’, might cause issues like insomnia, waking up frequently at night, having trouble falling asleep, or waking up too early. As conclusive as these kinds of studies are, you it is important to consult a healthcare professional who can give you an advice based on your body needs and medical history. 

When considering medication side effects, it's important to understand the "nocebo" effect. 

This is when people experience negative side effects simply because they expect them to happen. While this isn’t too common, this can happen when patients start reading about potential side effects or hearing about them from others. The nocebo effect can make it difficult to determine if a symptom is truly caused by the medication or by the expectation of experiencing a side effect. This is especially relevant when discussing subjective experiences like sleep quality. 

A 2015 analysis published in <span>Archives of Medical Science</span> combined data from five studies that used these objective sleep monitoring techniques. While a small reduction in nighttime awakenings was observed, the effect was minimal. This suggests that the impact of statins on sleep might be less significant than some self-reported studies indicate. 

<h2>Managing Cholesterol and Statin Use</h2>

If you have high cholesterol, it's essential to talk to your doctor about the best way to manage it. There are many ways you can manage your cholesterol, including lifestyle changes like eating a healthier diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight. For some people, these changes may be enough to lower cholesterol levels. However, in other cases, medication like statins may be necessary. Sometimes, high cholesterol is caused by genetic factors, meaning diet and exercise alone won't be sufficient. Your doctor can help you determine the most appropriate course of action based on your individual risk factors. 

<h2>Are There Any Side Effects to It?</h2>

These side-effects are often the reason why even healthcare professionals ask you to take these medicines as a last resort. Some of the more common side effects include muscle aches or pain, feeling dizzy, and experiencing digestive problems like an upset stomach. But another side effect that were reported by people was them experiencing sleeping issues. To understand this better it's important to study the research behind this connection. 

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As we get older, keeping cholesterol levels healthy becomes more of a challenge. Even if you eat well and exercise regularly, your cholesterol could be higher and could get more difficult to manage. While some of the faults lie with our metabolism, which is the process our bodies use to turn food into energy, it basically starts to slow down around our 40s which can be done by change your diet, but many people skip this leading to a higher cholesterol levels. While some believe that slower metabolism only makes it easier for one to gain weight but it also affects how well our bodies clear cholesterol. This natural change means that monitoring cholesterol becomes even more important as we age, you can change your daily habits, and when you have any medical issue, doctors will prescribe you medicine. ‘Statins’ are a class of medications that reduce cholesterol levels in the blood and help protect the arteries given to patients to reduce the amount of cholesterol the liver makes, so that it is easier to clear out. How Do Statins Affect Your Sleep?Some studies have found a link between taking statins and experiencing sleep problems. A 2023 study published in the Journal of Health Inequalities show that certain statins, specifically ‘atorvastatin’ and ‘rosuvastatin’, might cause issues like insomnia, waking up frequently at night, having trouble falling asleep, or waking up too early. As conclusive as these kinds of studies are, you it is important to consult a healthcare professional who can give you an advice based on your body needs and medical history. When considering medication side effects, it's important to understand the "nocebo" effect. What is The Nocebo Effect?This is when people experience negative side effects simply because they expect them to happen. While this isn’t too common, this can happen when patients start reading about potential side effects or hearing about them from others. The nocebo effect can make it difficult to determine if a symptom is truly caused by the medication or by the expectation of experiencing a side effect. This is especially relevant when discussing subjective experiences like sleep quality. A 2015 analysis published in Archives of Medical Science combined data from five studies that used these objective sleep monitoring techniques. While a small reduction in nighttime awakenings was observed, the effect was minimal. This suggests that the impact of statins on sleep might be less significant than some self-reported studies indicate. Managing Cholesterol and Statin UseIf you have high cholesterol, it's essential to talk to your doctor about the best way to manage it. There are many ways you can manage your cholesterol, including lifestyle changes like eating a healthier diet, exercising regularly, and maintaining a healthy weight. For some people, these changes may be enough to lower cholesterol levels. However, in other cases, medication like statins may be necessary. Sometimes, high cholesterol is caused by genetic factors, meaning diet and exercise alone won't be sufficient. Your doctor can help you determine the most appropriate course of action based on your individual risk factors. Are There Any Side Effects to It?These side-effects are often the reason why even healthcare professionals ask you to take these medicines as a last resort. Some of the more common side effects include muscle aches or pain, feeling dizzy, and experiencing digestive problems like an upset stomach. But another side effect that were reported by people was them experiencing sleeping issues. To understand this better it's important to study the research behind this connection. 