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Statin Intolerance: What did you do?
I've developed statin intolerance over the 6 months I've been taking daily 40 mg atorvastatin. I'd like to hear from those of you who also have statin intolerance about what your next steps were. Did you lower the dose of the same statin? Switch to another statin? Stop statins altogether? Other approaches?
In my case, I developed muscle weakness, energy loss, shortness of breath and noticeable brain fog. I've stopped the statin until I am able to discuss the issue with my PCP. I started to feel better after the statin had washed out of my system. Risk factors that indicate that I should be on a statin are low HDL and a high coronary artery calcium score.
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My husband is on Repatha since a month and his LPA is dropping already now from 279 to 170…
(Side defect from Rovustatin possibly)
No need of statins anymore.
No side effects until now.
I have high VLDL and Lp(a) which seemingly cannot be affected by diet. It is genetic. I was unable to take statins due to muscle issues with every type. I was put on Praluent which worked like a charm in lowering overall cholesterol and especially LDL. No side effects. Then my insurance ceased covering Praluent and I was switched to Repatha. I have not had a blood test since I went on Repatha to be able to assess its effectiveness but I haven't had any side effects.
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1 ReactionThere are many different statins to try. Please talk to your doctor about other options. I also could not tolerate Atorvastatin. After trying other statins which I could not tolerate also, I was put on Repatha, a bi-weekly injection. That has worked well for me with no side effects.
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3 ReactionsWiki on Esselstyn - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caldwell_Esselstyn
Wiki on Ornish -
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dean_Ornish
Sounds like a good way to do it. Even if it does lower cholesterol, it’s still a very healthy way to eat.
It is hard, but works. i started a support group for those who follows theres.
I agree, I’ve done theirs and I believe in it, but, it is hard
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1 ReactionSame for me. I had no side effects on Repatha and it has dramatically reduced all the bad stuff and raised the good stuff. My doctor got me into a program for it at no cost to me. However, one of the “common” side effects is “raised blood sugar/diabetes.” I am very closely monitoring that because I’m not willing to trade high Chlorestrol for diabetes. If my blood sugar stays good, Repatha will be the way for me. I also have a healthy skepticism for the whole Chlorestrol/statin focus.
I do believe that if I can get back on a stringent heart health food diet it will be all I need. I exercise everyday and eat healthy, but not the fully restrictive heart health diet. It has helped in the past, but it’s hard to adhere to.
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2 ReactionsDr. Dean Ornish and Dr. Esselstyn were the first ones to show you can halt or reverse heart disease and say no oils (which damage the endotheial lining.
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1 ReactionThere is no one sabotaging me, but I live alone. I can control my environment. I no longer eat fast food or drink sodas or eat highly processed food, for many years. I use olive oil only and almost exclusively organic non-GMO foods, however; I have an overwhelming craving for carbs and sweet. I know from experience that if I quit them and go through about 10-14 days withdrawing that the cravings will be gone or, at least, manageable on the other side, but like all addictions, it’s so hard to start and go through the withdrawal and the minute I eat even a few, after years “clean,” I am back on them. It’s a struggle.