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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
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What is the safest alternative to statins. I have heart problems and was on Simvastatin for many years but I have stopped them due to peripheral neuropathy of the feet and ankles.My GP wants me to start again but I will only use the safest alternative with no side effects. Looking for advice
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How do you know it was the statin that caused the neuropathy?
I think you are making the right decision for yourself. If you already told your dr., about your problems and concerns about a drug, and the dr., is still insistent on you taking it.........just maybe, you might want to start a search for another dr. You need one who will listen to you. If the next dr., also doesn't listen, then keep searching. You will eventually find one who will work with you, not against you. Check out the internet and ask something like, how many yearly mistakes do Medical dr.s make.........and when you see it could be over many thousands, you will feel more confident in your decision to find a safer alternative. Just a thought..........
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I have high cholesterol and tough experiences with treating it. It has been better controlled since figuring out exactly why it is high. Do you know what is causing it? What kind of heart problems are you having?