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Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Heart & Blood Health | Last Active: Apr 4 8:14am | Replies (54)
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I was on 5 mg Rasuvastatin once daily from 6/08/2022 until 3/16/2023. I am 74.
On 6/08/2022 my LDL was 131 and my HDL was 91. On 3/16/2023 my
LDL was 87 and my HDL was 99. On that date I got a high calcium score of 440 but a heart catheterization showed minimal plaque in my coronary arteries. My Rasuvastain was increased to 10mg daily. I was also diagnosed with fibromuscular dysplasia with no significant stenosis anywhere including my brain. My doctor wants to prescribe Lipitor which can also cause dizziness and fainting. I have been offered no alternatives.

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mayoconnectuser1 | @mayoconnectuser1 | Aug 27, 2023

It sounds as if other preexisting conditions have complicated your circumstances?

I am not a medical professional - this link discusses alternate statins, and statin desensitization.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9550838/

Did your doctor discuss your very high HDL?

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