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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Apr 28 2:08pm | Replies (314)Comment receiving replies
@proteusx Have you considered Repatha or Vascepa? The cardiologist put me on both of those as preventative. My cholesterol was controlled with the statin I was taking, but my HDL was never quite up to a desirable level. And my triglycerides were still on the high side. The Repatha lowered the LDL even further and increased the HDL to a good level. Then she added the Vascepa (Ethyl Icosapent) to help with the triglycerides, and it dropped them way down. I turn 73 this weekend, and like every other human I could be gone tomorrow, but it won't be for lack of trying to take the best care of my health that I can. I wish you success with the Niacin and I hope that it WILL have a positive effect on your PN. I've just read about the prescription Niastan that contains nicotinic acid. Something to bring up to my doctor when I next see him. Perhaps it would be more helpful than the Zetia. Do you experience any "flushing" from what you are taking! Best regards! Mike
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Thanks for that info, I will keep it in mind but will have to check out side effects. Niaspan is an extended release form of nicotinic acid and it does have efficacy but many believe the immediate release has greater efficacy. Yes, I do get the flush and, as I said, I am one of those people who actually like it. It fades with continued usage. I do not think it is a good idea to try to suppress it as you may at the same time diminish its efficacy. Niacin, unlike statins, boosts HDL-C and does not contribute to neuropathy; in fact may help prevent it.