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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
I have been using Lipitor since 2007 for lowering my cholesterol which is on the list of those medicines that are suspected to cause neuropathy. I am thinking of discontinuing this menace but before doing so want to check with those members who have discontinued using statin and what is their experience. What alternative methods have they since adopted for lowering their cholesterol .. diet, alternative medication, exercise or anything else ?
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@amanancy I am on repatha injection every two weeks Just got bloodwork back and chloresestol both good and bad are better sorry for spelling
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1 Reaction@linmary358 I’m happy to hear this. I just started Rapatha.
There is a new pill , Lipfendra, which I think is in the class of Rapatha…but a pill.
It’s not a typical statin formulation.
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What medical authorities believe Statins cause peripheral neuropathy? I’ve been taking Lipitor for more than ten years, and neither the cardiologist, neurologist, nor my GP ever mentioned it. The advice I’ve been provided is to take 5000 mcg of B12 and Super B-Complex daily, and to exercise and walk, walk, walk as much as possible, which I have been diligent about. Maybe I’ve had my head in the sand, but I’ve never heard of the connection.
@jacquespierre I am not qualified to make any suggestions but you may find something of interest by doing a search on the "benefits of Red Yeast Rice". Jiaogulan is another good read.
@dee6cravens, do you have a known cause for your Peripheral Neuropathy? If not, note that both statins and high doses of vitamin B6 are known to aggravate if not cause PN. This information is widely known and I'll never understand why it is not discussed or even acknowledged when dealing with the medical professionals.
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