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Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Posted by Barb @amberpep, Aug 10, 2020

Just a bit of information I discovered last week. One of the side effects of taking "simvistatin" is temporary memory loss. It is the only statin that has this effect. I am going to talk to my .doctor about stopping it, with his guidance of course. I have had some short lapses in memory .... forgetting part of my phone number, etc.

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adr | @adr | Sep 21, 2022
In reply to @billjudis "Thanks! I have not taken the statin (Crestor) again. Just had my heart calcium score done..." + (show)
@billjudis

Thanks! I have not taken the statin (Crestor) again. Just had my heart calcium score done and it was 0! It was at 0 about 10 years ago too...I don't know what this means for taking statins but I will find out from my cardiologist. Interesting stuff...

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I'd be interested to know what your cardiologist says about the score and your need for statins.

According to the info online, that appears like a really good number! Can't get lower than zero!

So are right, interesting stuff. Sometimes the numbers don't show the whole pictire. Good for you for investigating furthur.

Keep us posted.

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chuckiepoo1 | @chuckiepoo1 | Jun 27, 2023
In reply to @cantab "I am taking 25:1 citrus Bergamot extract with 50% polyphenols 1000mg with black pepper. Manufactured by..." + (show)
@cantab

I am taking 25:1 citrus Bergamot extract with 50% polyphenols 1000mg with black pepper. Manufactured by Eleva Nutrition. Natural Formula is Vegan and Non-GMO — 180 Capsules. Bought from Amazon --- https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B094DVDWW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Read the info for more details.

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Cantab,
Your post is most interesting. Have you had any positive results from taking Bergamot? Thanks.

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