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Statins that won't cause/worsen neuropathy
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@phpilgrim Yes, just Zetia. I lowered the LDL with just Zetia; however, adding a statin does lower it further. I don't want to take a chance with my neuropathy increasing though and taking the two together actually increases the risk of adverse effects.
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@jankavs
Thank you!
I took pravastatin from 2013 to 2018 and didn't have side effects. I went back on pravastatin after my 5 month break from atorvastatin and after a little over a month both feet (tops and bottoms) tingled and I had pain in both ankles while walking my dog. I just stopped this statin. I don't think I can take any statin at this point so I will be pursuing alternatives with my PCP or a cardiologist.
In 2021 my B12 was in the normal range but low. My PCP told me to take B-Complex. While I was off atorvastatin, I learned that too much B6 can cause neuropathy. My diet is rich in foods that contain B6 so I stopped taking B-Complex. The neuropathy in my feet improved. A couple weeks later, my hands began to tingle and one finger got numb. I had my B12 tested and it was back to where it was when my PCP told me to take B-Complex. I started B12 when I started the pravastatin. I think it helped because my hands didn't tingle after taking it for a short time but my feet continued to tingle probably due to the pravastatin and maybe permanent nerve damage due to taking atorvastatin for 5 years. I plan to stay on the B12 and try a statin alternative.