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Is my statin causing peripheral neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Nov 5 5:32pm | Replies (152)

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@mayonaise28

Yes, I was recommended something called a "pcsk9 inhibitor" about 2 years ago, but the doctor never followed up. They mentioned something about my insurance not paying for it, or being reluctant to make the attempt to present to my insurance for pre-authorization. I guess doctors no longer prescribe, but just rubber stamp what the insurance company dictates (?). I was also recommended these drugs again earlier this year by a different Cardio doc, and again nothing has changed.
By the way, I had read somewhere that there are generally 2 types of statin drugs, some are fat soluble and some are water soluble. The fat soluble ones tended to be associated more often with neurological side effects, whereas the water soluble ones tended to be more associated with muscle-related side effects. I don't know enough about biochemistry to be at all sure about this though.

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I know there are two types of statins, but am unclear on their distinctions. I was told my type, that includes Simvastatin, can cause memory loss. I’ll deal with it.