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What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Aug 5 1:08pm | Replies (47)
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@gerrycf

I personally had all your symptoms with Lipitor, crestor, zocor, all of them and they barely reduced the level. I started repatha and then praluent injections ONLY (not combined with statin) and levels dropped from 302 to 155/165. Less muscle and joint achy for sure!

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con123 | @con123 | Jul 30 2:49pm

Thank you - my PCP is finally suggesting a break from statins. I have to clear with my cardiologist, but I am currently - as of November 2023 - at 193 on 3x/week 20mg Lipitor. Need to get a recent lipid panel and move forward. So, Lipitor worked for me, but at what cost? I am so tired of hurting everyday, all over.

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