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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

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My neurologist said she’s treated hundreds (maybe more) and statins have never been a problem. True?

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mmmac | @mmmac | Jul 3, 2023

According to stuff thatworks.org 16% of people with neuropathy reported worsening symptoms with statins.

emo | @emo | Jul 4, 2023

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.”