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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Aug 27 11:56am | Replies (360)
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@marymaurer

Took statins at highest dose for over 20 years. Neuropathy developed slowly beginning with socks under the toes feeling. Weird. Not painful but numb. Dc’d statin about 3 years ago and now take red yeast rice. Perhaps a little better.. not worse. Thank goodness. Statins are only cause I can think of. No other meds or physical problems.

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SteveSH | @steveny9 | May 14, 2023

what is a high dose and what brand?

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dlmdinia | @dlmdinia | May 14, 2023

Red yeast rice has the same active ingredient as statins. Many people take citrus bergamot instead.

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snagydude | @snagydude | May 14, 2023

Do you have hypercholesterolemia? That is the only thing that would seem to justify a maximum statin dose. Have you tried some of the newer non statin meds such as repatha? Could be something you would like to discuss with your cardiologist.

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