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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
Neuropathy | Last Active: Dec 7 10:41am | Replies (366)Comment receiving replies
My neurologist said she’s treated hundreds (maybe more) and statins have never been a problem. True?
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I’ve looked into this too, and it seems there’s not “reliable” evidence linking neuropathy to statins, but it also seems to be a know thing that people in some cases experience/report:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7203325/
https://www.peoplespharmacy.com/articles/statins-and-nerve-damage-peripheral-neuropathy-an-overlooked-side-effect#:~:text=What%20is%20this%3F,the%20category%20“postmarketing%20experience.”
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According to stuff thatworks.org 16% of people with neuropathy reported worsening symptoms with statins.