11. Skin Rashes & Relentless Itching
From mild redness to full-body hives that keep you awake scratching.
10. Dizziness & Balance Problems
Sudden light-headed spells that raise fall risk — especially dangerous after 65.
9. Sleep Disturbances & Vivid Nightmares
Waking up at 3 a.m. every night or bizarre dreams that leave you exhausted.
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8. Digestive Chaos
Constipation, diarrhea, bloating, nausea — 5–10% of users, often blamed on “something you ate.”
7. Headaches That Won’t Quit
Throbbing pain in the first weeks that over-the-counter meds barely touch.
6. New-Onset Type 2 Diabetes
Meta-analyses of 91,000+ patients show ≈9–12% increased risk. The higher the dose, the higher the risk.
5. Brain Fog & Memory Loss
Forgetting names, losing your car in the parking lot, feeling “not quite right.” FDA requires warning labels because cases reversed after stopping the drug.
4. Crushing Fatigue
Not normal tiredness — feeling like your battery is permanently at 10%. Caused by 30–40% drop in CoQ10 levels.
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3. Elevated Liver Enzymes
Silent until blood work shows ALT/AST 3× normal. Higher doses = higher risk.
2. Muscle Pain (Myalgia)
Affects 10–20% in real-world use. Legs feel heavy, stairs become mountains, exercise stops.
