Alternatives to Statins

Posted by rvan8890 @rvan8890, Jun 14 7:27am

Hi everyone,
Is there other medications that I can take to replace my statin to treat high cholesterol?

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slkanowitz | @slkanowitz | Jun 17 4:28am

I have been on Repatha as well, once monthly 5 minute subcutaneous infusions, (Pushtronic) and it has worked wonders. expensive but if you qualify financially the Healthwell Foundation will grant you free Repatha for a year, then you can reapply. You can find the information online and discuss the Rx details with your physician.

westcom | @westcom | Jun 17 9:02am

Red yeast rice will reduce cholesterol though it’s effectiveness will dissipate with long term use.

Justin McClanahan, Moderator | @JustinMcClanahan | Jun 17 10:34am

Hello @rvan8890, you may also wish to read and join the following discussion:
"Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10" - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-there-a-good-alternative-to-statins-i-was-put-on-rasusvastatin-10/.

dlmdinia | @dlmdinia | Jun 18 8:50am

In reply to @westcom "Red yeast rice will reduce cholesterol though it’s effectiveness will dissipate with long term use." + (show)

Red yeast rice has the same active ingredient as a statin.

artemis1886 | @artemis1886 | Jun 19 3:32am

I am doing Leqvio, The patient assistance program is covering what my insurance would not cover. My insurance would not cover 700,00 dollars of it.
I had a allergic reaction to Repatha.