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I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Posted by mfv @mfv, May 27, 2021

Hi, I am 69 and just started taking statins two months ago for cholesterol and I am now noticing dents in my calves and near my knees. I am concerned and worried about taking statins and wondering if anyone has these type of permanent like dents whether taking statins or not. Just don’t know if it is a typical thing that happens with aging or if there is something seriously wrong. I do not have pain but suddenly noticing these dents has me a bit scared! Any feed back would be great!! Thank you!

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Mar 8, 2023
In reply to @kolady1 "Has anyone tried Niacinamide for help with Cholesterol?? I am trying to get off my Zocor..." + (show)
@kolady1

Has anyone tried Niacinamide for help with Cholesterol?? I am trying to get off my Zocor and take Niacinamide.

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@kolady1, I take Niacin (B3) as part of my neuropathy supplements and I think it helps my cholesterol numbers a little but I think you should discuss it with your doctor first. Here's some information from Mayo Clinic.

"What impact does niacin have on cholesterol? Niacin can lower triglycerides by 25% and raise HDL cholesterol by more than 30%. Triglyceride levels over 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 1.7 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) have been associated with a higher risk of heart disease."
-- Niacin to improve cholesterol numbers: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/niacin/art-20046208

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kolady1 | @kolady1 | Mar 8, 2023
In reply to @johnbishop "@kolady1, I take Niacin (B3) as part of my neuropathy supplements and I think it helps..." + (show)
@johnbishop

@kolady1, I take Niacin (B3) as part of my neuropathy supplements and I think it helps my cholesterol numbers a little but I think you should discuss it with your doctor first. Here's some information from Mayo Clinic.

"What impact does niacin have on cholesterol? Niacin can lower triglycerides by 25% and raise HDL cholesterol by more than 30%. Triglyceride levels over 150 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 1.7 millimoles per liter (mmol/L) have been associated with a higher risk of heart disease."
-- Niacin to improve cholesterol numbers: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/niacin/art-20046208

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Thank you.
Niacinamide is some what better than straight niacin. Less flushing and may help my osteoarthritis and non melanoma skin lesion.
Taking 125mg a day.
Will discuss with Doctor in a month.

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Mar 8, 2023
In reply to @kolady1 "Has anyone tried Niacinamide for help with Cholesterol?? I am trying to get off my Zocor..." + (show)
@kolady1

Has anyone tried Niacinamide for help with Cholesterol?? I am trying to get off my Zocor and take Niacinamide.

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I asked my doctor about niacinamide in addition to the atorvastatin I was taking - his answer was "absolutely not."

His answer may be influenced by my lack of side effects on atorvastatin and the rather remarkable job of lowering LDL (and relationship to lower triglycerides).

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artistanne | @artistanne | Mar 8, 2023

I was allergic to statins, as a result I experienced awful pain in my arms. My heart doctor was able to get me a prescription for Repatha at a greatly reduced cost. I inject myself every two weeks and now my numbers are terr

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