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Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Apr 28, 2024 | Replies (110)
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@irishpatti

Thank you! Medicare insurance in the US has a big gap so very expensive. Have you had any side effects?

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karen1945 | @karen1945 | Feb 15, 2022

Check other pharmacies. Some offer statins for free.

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sue225 | @sue225 | Feb 15, 2022

I haven't had any side effects. The Repatha lowered my cholesterol dramatically in a short time.
In Canada if you are not a senior, there is no free coverage for prescription drugs. So, unless you are covered by a health plan at work or you buy private insurance you pay out of pocket. And, the insurance may or may not offer coverage for all drugs. Prior to turning 65, my doctor had to submit paperwork to my husband's company's insurer saying that I could not take statins and other reasons in order to be covered.

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