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Is there any connection with statin use and neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: May 21, 2023 | Replies (78)
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@californiazebra

My endocrinologist just told me I had to go on a statin and I asked him if there is an issue with statins and neuropathy, because I already have pain, tingling, numbness, etc. issues with a hereditary neuropathy. He told me there is an issue and prescribed me ezetimibe. I haven't started it yet because some people have a lot of digestive issues with it. You might want to go back to your prescribing doctor (hopefully an endocrinologist) and share your concerns. I hope your neuropathy improves and another med make work for you.

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jimblack | @jimblack | May 18, 2023

Thanks. My doctor, a primary care physician, told me to try using atorvastatin every other day. She was comfortable with that and didn't expect much rise in cholesterol level. I told her about information on the Mayo website and discussions on it. But she doesn't believe there is a connection between statins and neuropathy.

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