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Unfortunately I am allergic to statins. Recently I started Ezetimibe and have not had any reactions...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348628/

Discussion: High Triglycerides - How can the number come down

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 3 days ago

Nexletol is great but very expensive. I have had no side effects. It does not work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334723/

Discussion: PRALUENT ineffective

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 25 8:46am

My husband takes Repatha 6 months now, no side effects and glad to be off statins.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339026/

Discussion: Repatha, side effects and what comes next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1 10:05am

It is a low-grade persistent ache, and gets worse when I stand for long periods (walking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338995/

Discussion: Repatha, side effects and what comes next?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 1 9:18am

Hi Annie Hall! I was so glad to read your post. I was told on Christmas...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335928/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 26 7:22pm

I was told by doctors that I must take statins. They prescribed 10mg/day and this created...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336361/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 27 11:32am

I tried that regime, too. I’m happy for you. It didn’t work for me. It reduced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336414/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 27 12:24pm

Thank you for your reply. Wishing that statins could be effective in my case.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345742/

Discussion: High Triglycerides - How can the number come down

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11 9:53am

I have 9 brothers. My grandfather died of a heart attack at 40. My dad at...

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Discussion: My dr wants me to get a calcium score study, should I?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11 7:45am

Happy, you are taking statins, yes?

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Discussion: My dr wants me to get a calcium score study, should I?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: 4 days ago

I think this is a tough call. If you are genuinely doing everything right and not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343803/

Discussion: My dr wants me to get a calcium score study, should I?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 8 1:46pm

Thank you for the reply. Unfortunately statins are not lowering my triglyceride number.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1345590/

Discussion: High Triglycerides - How can the number come down

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 11 5:40am

My story is almost exactly like yours. My score came back at 396. Mainly in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1336184/

Discussion: Any women with high CAC scores?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 27 8:26am

I use Trilipix 175 mg - once daily, a blue/yellow capsule and it reduced my triglycerides...

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Discussion: High Triglycerides - How can the number come down

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 6 11:59am

I don't think most doctors know that statins can cause neuropathy! A study I read said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349062/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: 3 days ago

Your assertion provides no evidence. I have been involved with doctors and cardiology for at least...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274719/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 5 9:41am

Thanks for pointing me to that article. I had not seen that. I do know how...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1297113/

Discussion: Any experience with Nexletol or Nexlezet?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 5 8:10am

If I were you I would make an appointment with a cardiologist. I find that most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304489/

Discussion: High CAC Score with Optimal Cholesterol Levels

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 15 7:38am

I am taking 1/2 of the recommended dose. I started there because I am so sensitive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304500/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 15 7:53am

I fired my cardiologist who literally said,” if you don’t take statins or Repatha I have...

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Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 16 10:25am

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