@molliecarey1664
My LDL is under control for the first time in my life. I did take Bempedoic Acid (BA) for a time. I have since quit and haven’t checked my LDL since. What I remember is my LDL dropped to a number I was expecting so the BA must have been within the typical 20% range.

At my untreated highest, I believe my LDL was 100 points above yours. After all I’ve tried my current doctor even has me taking two medications I previously swore off. The answer has been finding a doctor that understands cholesterol and the drugs that affect it, not taking high doses of any one drug, and getting myself into a routine of excellent lifestyle helping my drugs work as good as possible. I currently take Leqvio (Inclisiran), ezetimibe and a statin.

I highly recommend listening to information related this exactly topic by Mayo Clinic Cardiology Continuing Medical Education. You can find the a link to the podcast in a comment I posted in another discussion, here:
- Connect Discussion “ How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?”
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1452797/
A direct link to the podcast is here:
- Mayo Clinic Podcast, Statin Myopathy (11 minutes)
https://cardiovascularcmemayoclinic.podbean.com/e/statin-myopathy/
Each medication may be a bit different and I am not sure about BA specifically. I do know, for example that taking 1/2 ezetimibe typically drops LDL almost as much as taking an entire dose.

Has your doctor talked to you about trying cholesterol medications at doses less than what is typically recommended, or maybe considering not taking every day? Do you think you will try Bempedoic Acid? What is next?