Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

I don't think most doctors know that statins can cause neuropathy! A study I read said long -term use was greater than 1 year. Most of us get put on them for years and years. I stopped mine. My diet is excellent, but my LDL is high no matter. I am trying Zetia after going off rosuvastatin about 8 months ago. Hopefully, it's working well enough. I test again in the fall.

There is an injectable now your doctor can prescribe.

Hello @vogie,

I see this is your first post on Connect, welcome! I have taken statins for at least 20 years now and put if off for several years before then. My lipid numbers were generally well controlled. However, two years ago, my triglycerides jumped up over 300, and my doctor and I were surprised. Like you, I have a BMI of 23, and there had been no change in my lifestyle (eating, exercise) as well as no change in stress levels (stress can play havoc with all of our bodily systems).

So we tried adding a new drug, which resulted in too many side effects. The cardiologist then prescribed a prescription-strength Omega-3 drug called Lovaza. My prescription plan did not cover it; however, I found it on GoodRX for $40 a month. After one month of use, my doctor ordered lab work. My triglycerides, which had been over 300, were now in the range of 100's. My cholesterol had also dropped about 100 points.

While we all react to medications and supplements differently, you might request a prescription for Lovaza to see if it would help you. I'd love to hear from you again. Will you post updates as it is convenient?

Leqvio is not a statin. I use it. Take one shot, three months later another shot and then every six months. It has brought mine down.

I was able to switch to a non-statin (I refuse to take statins) called Zetia. It’s been very effective.

Many years ago, when i was first told i had high cholesterol, all i did was watch what i bought. Canned soup, looked for cholesterol amounts, etc. And I ate oatmeal every morning, as i heard it helps . I watched what i ate in regards to cholesterol, plus the oatmeal, and after 2 or 3 months, my cholesterol went down. But, then over the years, i sort of went back to eating every thing. the last few years, I decided to take a couple of supplements, One is Cholest MD, i get from amazon. It has Citrus Bergamot, plus i take additional citrus bergamot from HP Life Science., and also Berberine. Garlic really does not help., but, it still is good for the heart. when i take these every day, then my cholesterol levels drop, even when i eat limited amounts of ice cream. Also as we age, my primary care dr, along with many info on websites, state, that when you get older, i would ....assume.....over 60, not sure what age, you need a little more cholesterol. I will not let mine go below 200 total. And by taking high doses of vitamin C daily, my arteries are clear. Over 25 years, i have checked, with ultrasounds, how my arteries are. when i back off the vitamin C.........they get a mild build up. then i go back on aprx 4,000 mg a day, when i do another ultrasound, they are clear again. I used to think it was coincidence. but, i've had so many ultrasounds, when i reduced the C, then after increasing it for a few months, it is then always clear., so for me, that works. I'm not sure, but i think i read many years ago, that if you have kidney problems, not to take high doses of C. well, i have stage 3 kidney failure, which cold be from several uti's, and all the anitbiotics, But.....I still do C..because i wan to keep my arteries clear. I don't know of anyone else who does this, but, after many many ultrasounds, no one will be able to convince me, that it is just a fluke. and it is Not diet. I still eat junk food, tho i try not to go overboard. I am not suggesting anyone do what I do.......this is just an avenue to check out. A Naturopath Dr., would have better info on alternative treatments, then an MD. They study alternative solutions, MD., study drugs. Which we do need............but.........when one fails, you might want to seek out different solutions. PS, none of my dr.s even alternative, told me about the High C........i found it out from a magazine, from an alternative dr, who uses it in her clinic. I decided to try it, and am quite happy with the clear arteries. Even with cholesterol of 280, they are still clear. Never rush out to buy anything that works for one person. Someone could have other health problems where an herb or supplement could do harm, instead of help.

Hello,
Just letting you know my primary care physician had me stop the statin cholesterol medication February of this year. My LDL went up quite a bit. I saw my PCP again today and she prescribed a non statin medication which I picked up and will start it tomorrow. I see the doctor again in 3 months to check if the new medication is working.
Therefore, there are other non statin options available but you really should check with your doctor.
I wish you the best.
Take care and have a serene weekend ahead.
gus

Can't really help you there. I have saved information as I found it over the years. This was one bit of info that helped me make a decision. I can only suggest you try looking into the topic as well. I do tend to used Scholar Google, PubMed, National Institutes of Health and Mayo Clinic most often.

Hello, can you give more information on the sources for the screen shot you posted?

thank you, roger

Thank you 🙏helpfull info.