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Statin drug's side effects

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@brightwood

Dear Ginny, just a word on the statin issue. I’ve been on low-dose Pravastatin for my triglycerides for a couple of decades (now 79 yoa) and have had no issues with it, but there are many statin products out there and I actually switched to Pravastatin from another brand of statin that nearly immediately caused muscle aches and weakness in my forearms. I don’t believe your current complaints relate to the statin. When I got spells of lightheaded and shortness of breath during the pandemic I went to the ER, thinking it was anxiety, where they noticed my numerous preventricular contractions and recommended that my doctor put me on a heart monitor. That ended up probably saving my life. Maybe your internist will prescribe a month of monitoring and identify what’s going on? I’m not a medical professional, so this is just my take on your troubles… good luck.

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Thanks, brightwood! I have a-fib & know all about heart monitors. I’m seeing my cardiologist in December & I’ll discuss the statin with him then. Take care of yourself. God bless you!