Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Again, this worked for me, based on a report i found from a Narutopath Dr., so all i can do is share what helped me. I do understand everyone is different. Example, i can eat all the strawberries i want, but......others could end up in the hospital being extremely allergic. So, for me, the brand i am using now is solgar. I have used a couple of different brands, NEVER from a drugstore, tho. they might all be ok, but i like to order from companies i feel a little more comfortable with. Also, I will be changing to ESTER C, as that is non acidic. I don't know if it will be better for me, but, i keep trying different things. ESTER C is more costly. I think I have also used DR'S BEST.........i have some of their supplements, don't remember if i also used their C or not. Dr. Linus Pauling, a nobel prize winner.........used 18,000 mg a day, and suggested everyone should........well, i'm not sure about that, but then, i didn't win any nobel prize:).........When i stay at 2, 000 mg a day, that is not enough to keep my arteries clear. When i increase it to 4 to 6,000 a day for 3 to 9 months, then have another ultrasound, it is always, always, clear.. I then reduce it back to 3,000 a day. to see if that is enough. BUT, i don't always do what i intend to do............sometimes i don't take any at all for a couple of days, etc. so when i am going to get another ultrasound, I increase it back to 4-6,000 a day, for at least 2 to 3 months..........so far, that has worked. If it would be starting to build up, then, I keep it at 6,000 a day, for a couple of months or more. I don't have any EXACT plan, because I take so many supplements, there are days when i just don't do a normal schedule. But, I make sure i increase it for at least 2 or 3 months before an ultrasound. If for some reason that would not work, then i would do what i did the very first time i started this, and use 6,000 a day for aprx 9 months before an ultrasound...................sorry to take so long with this. I could have simply stated the brand i used.......but,, the amounts and duration, are also important for me, to make sure i get clear readings. Again, some people might not be able to take a high dosage if they have some other medical issues. While some websites may say, high doses are not beneficial, that ONE and ONLY ONE Dr., pointed this approach out, and it is working well for me. I buy most, but not all, from AMAZON.

There seems to be a lot of discussion and debate about cholesterol and potential harm…..I will say that after watching many episodes of Dr. G Medical Examiner, I get why medical providers are so concerned about it. (They’re older episodes. I started watching it on Roko.)

My doctor prescribed injectable Repatha, one dise every 2 weeks.

You could switch from lipitor, a hydrophilic statin, to rosuvastatin, a lipophilic statin. Both are generic.
Or if your insurance allows, you can skip the statins and take one of the PCSK9 inhibitors. I take Incliseran (brand name: Leqvio) which is a semi-annual injection at your doc's office. Lots of alternatives!

I take leqvio. It is not a statin.. I take one shot the one three months later then every six months. They have a discount program that I don’t. Pay a penny though my cardiologist.

I can't take statins because they drive my blood pressure too low (hypotension). My triglycerides are climbing, so I plan to ask my doctor for a prescription omega 3 (https://www.heart.org/en/news/2019/08/19/prescription-omega3-medications-work-for-high-triglycerides-advisory-says). Note that the brand (Lovaza) is outrageously priced, but the generic is reasonable even if is not covered by insurance. OTC omega-3s have not been shown to have the same benefits, so you want the prescription form, which is processed/manufactured differently.

I took Simvastatin for many years until I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy in my feet and lower legs. I made the decision to stop taking the statin ,there was no improvement in my PN. I tried to eat cholesterol reducing food, mainly porridge. I have existing heart problems so my GP has put me back on Atorvastin but I am concerned about it worsening my PN. Should I be concerned and what are the alternatives. I have not been back to my GP yet but I would welcome any advice before I do

I've read that Pitavastatin is less likely to cause neuropathy and it might be something to discuss with your doctor. Here's a reference that might be helpful - Pitavastatin: Finding its Place in Therapy: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3513875/.

Hi John,
I don’t think Pitavastatin is currently available in the UK

I resisted a statin for many years because of my PN. I made a concerted effort to eat the right foods and exercise regularly, but couldn't get my total cholesterol below 350. I am 75 years old, 5'4" and weight 130 lbs. So, I finally gave in and my PCP prescribed rosuvastatin as it was less likely to exacerbate my PN. I talked her into letting me try a very small dose and it worked beautifully. By taking only 5mg of rosuvastatin every OTHER day I have kept my total cholesterol below 200, which is fine by me! And after more than a year of doing this, I have not noticed the slightest increase in PN symptoms.