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Repatha is not a statin. It's other name is evolocumab. It is a biologic. It is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261275/

Discussion: Repatha as a treatment for high HDL Cholesterol

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 10, 2019

Did you have any side effects muscle pain neuropathy as i have with livalo a statin

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677677/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

My dr wants me to try repatha an injection instead of statin I’ve developed terrible peripheral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677460/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 3, 2022

SteveSH, Once the calcium is there, it is not moving - I have read nothing that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828270/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

@tim1028, I didn't find anything in the postings by @lainie64 about "a moderate plaque burden" or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/235253/

Discussion: Calcium Scoring Test

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 20, 2018

The treatment plan. Is generally the same whoever you see. Take a statin but the correct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/130287/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 11, 2020

I stopped taking a statin and replaced it with “citrus Bergamot”. That was after a lot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723358/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 3, 2022

There are several lipitor type drugs. Maybe, you would have no side effects with another statin...good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893426/

Discussion: Really bummed out (calcium test score)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I watched. So statin and niacin and salmon every day? Does he make $ from this?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956264/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

It can make you flush and like anything else it is not suitable for everybody but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687419/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

@karen1945 @cantab @vic83 @sueinmn and others in this discussion, you may appreciate this article from Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722817/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jul 1, 2022

ct scan with contrast has to be ordered by a dr due to potential contrast issues....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801699/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

The injectable, Repatha, lowers your cholesterol faster than a statin. I know because I'm on it.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298597/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

I'm still suffering from terrible Statin caused neuropatjy. Fearful that the damage may be lifelong.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011418/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 7 4:35pm

I found this very helpful. The composition of plaque changes with statin. https://www.verywellhealth.com/statins-and-your-calcium-scores-1746355

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803699/

Discussion: High Cardiac Calcium Score while on Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 30, 2023

Hello @09med02 and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Other members have been discussion statins and neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806647/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

fdixon, Which statin? What dosage? I would note that most medical professionals would disagree with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814848/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I was just put on repatha an injection every two weeks Not a statin but still...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/684648/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 26, 2022

I stopped taking a statin after reading they have negative effect on PN. I have replaced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/722264/

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

Support Group: Aging Well

Posted: Jun 30, 2022

I’ve read that this is possible: “ Evidence supports the idea that statin therapy not only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897895/

Discussion: What statin (if any) have you taken long term?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 18, 2023