I saw my doctor earlier this week about statin cramps and she believes that the cramps are related to my Lexapro. This sounded nutty to me at first, but the cramps seemed to coincide with other Lexapro side effects. So, I am withdrawing my above complaint about cramps and wonder if you may be experiencing something similar?
@mark_fugate I've had leg cramps when on certain kinds of stating Not all have given me cramps maybe a different kind of Staten island all that's needed
I found out I have LP(a) hereditary cholesterol and would like to know your opinion about what statin and other interventions are recommended? Thank you.
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I will check this out. Perhaps it is an anti-depressant I am taking. Thank you for your response.
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I found out I have LP(a) hereditary cholesterol and would like to know your opinion about what statin and other interventions are recommended? Thank you.
I was told my HDL count is higher then normal but is "non functianing; not proactive enough" to offset the LDL levels....comments please. Thanks!
Lots of verbiage on taking vitamin K-2...beneficial?
Niacin supplement helpful? maximum or recommended dose if so?
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