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They should and if you get a product insert there is a chart of all side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1295863/

Discussion: muscle weakness from blood thinners like Eliquis

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 3 2:32pm

I’m on 10mg of Rosuvastatin once a day. My GP put me on it a few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196815/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

My reading indicates statins are first line meds, then if intolerance other options are considered -...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166062/

Discussion: diagnosed with a high calcium score of 1350

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

A low dose statin to lower your LDL, exercise for overall health benefits, a healthy diet...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086855/

Discussion: Anyone else out there with extremely high lipoprotein (a)?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

I never meant to suggest that Apple Cider Vinegar has any connection to PN. I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/260395/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 10, 2019

My father was in a similar situation—low cholesterol and triglycerides, but did have plaques and he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1080556/

Discussion: coronary plaque findings

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2024

I am also taking This statin. I have had headaches two weeks after I started. A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134579/

Discussion: I have a very high calcium score. What next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

Jim--I've been taking 5 mg rosuvastatin, 3 times weekly for 3 months. I definitely get side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/290716/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 4, 2020

Hi @gator123 I see you are having issues with statin medication just like several other members...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677380/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

I had the same experience. I developed terrible aches in my joints and they thought I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/188803/

Discussion: Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 14, 2018

I am in a study testing whether taking a statin can help prevent dementia. Each day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693846/

Discussion: Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 28, 2022

Sorry. Reply went off early. To continue.. ( with blood work until Sept/October !! Perhaps he...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/606749/

Discussion: First Calcium Heart Scan - 50 Years Old and Frightened!

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 4, 2021

I just passed my 1 year on Repatha: total cholesterol from 187 down to 74, LDL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151785/

Discussion: Repatha

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 4, 2024

Not sure this all relates to this thread, but I am considering all options. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127220/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

Diet and exercise has never been an issue for me. While I do not necessarily follow...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1303076/

Discussion: High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 6 days ago

Here is what Mayo Clinic recently reported: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/bempedoic-acid-oral-route/description/drg-20484223 It seems like it is usually used as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1099918/

Discussion: Bempedoic acid to lower LDL (non statin)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2024

After my atrial valve replacement and subsequent a-fib starting, they put me on a statin to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/212738/

Discussion: Premature atrial contractions: Anyone have any helpful info on this?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 3, 2018

Any links on those studies which show correlation between statins and raised CAC? I had 770...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990784/

Discussion: High Coronary Calcium Score: How do others feel emotionally?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 3, 2024

Thanks for the link to this study. I've been on a statin for more than 25...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1269196/

Discussion: Lowering cholesterol with natural supplements - What is safe?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 29 9:07am

I'm a bit confused ... at one point you immediately took the advice and direction of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038227/

Discussion: Should I worry about a high Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 22, 2024