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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Posted by Nazir Khan @nukhan, Jan 19, 2020

I have been using Lipitor since 2007 for lowering my cholesterol which is on the list of those medicines that are suspected to cause neuropathy. I am thinking of discontinuing this menace but before doing so want to check with those members who have discontinued using statin and what is their experience. What alternative methods have they since adopted for lowering their cholesterol .. diet, alternative medication, exercise or anything else ?

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rustyh904 | @rustyh904 | Aug 26 8:05pm
In reply to @auntcabby "I’m currently on Ratha and it’s doing a great job. I also have a co-pay card..." + (show)
@auntcabby

I’m currently on Ratha and it’s doing a great job. I also have a co-pay card which I pay five dollars per prescription, and it’s good for a couple of years. Just go to their website and they’ll give you instructions to apply for the copay card.

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Did you quit taking your statin medication?

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26sabrina | @26sabrina | Aug 27 11:56am
In reply to @mamamarch "I hate to be a pessimist, but I don't see my Dr. helping much at all...." + (show)
@mamamarch

I hate to be a pessimist, but I don't see my Dr. helping much at all. I do the "figuring out possibilities" and then basically ask permission to take particular actions. The Dr. seems to not really care and I even worry that she thinks I'm a bit whack-o.
As to the thigh pain, I'm wondering if a physical therapist might be more useful. But, again, it can be hit or miss.
Overall, I'm with you on the attitude that at least we are ahead of where we were years ago. And I definitely think that progress is being made!

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If you are unhappy with your doctor, you must change doctor.

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