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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 7 10:41am | Replies (366)
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@gthalbrooks

I am in a study testing whether taking a statin can help prevent dementia. Each day I take atorvastatin or a placebo. During the time I have been in the study my neuropathy seems to have gotten worse. Could the study pill have caused this decline? Should I stop participating in the study?

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 28, 2022

Welcome @gthalbrooks, Statins have a known side effect of causing neuropathy. If if were me, I would definitely discuss your question about the study with your doctor or the folks running the study. I have refused statins myself for lowering cholesterol for that specific reason - I don't want to make my neuropathy any worse. There are conditions requiring statins where I may feel different for myself based on the risks but I would discuss it with my care team. Here's another discussion on the topic you may want to read through.

Statins cause peripheral neuropathy?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/statins-cause-peripheral-neuropathy/

Have you talked with your doctor about your increased neuropathy symptoms and the study?

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