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Yes, I have discussed with my physicians assistant that I get vivid dreams from the generic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1071903/

Discussion: Livalo vs Generic

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 20, 2024

I have been on statins since they first came out over 30 years ago (mevacor, zocor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070812/

Discussion: Living with high calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 19, 2024

Found this dated 10/23. Novel Pharmacological Therapies for the Management of Hyperlipoproteinemia(a) Abstract Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067617/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 14, 2024

There is some conflicting information online, but most apparently indicates that studies support that statins do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067529/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 14, 2024

Rapatha has been a game changer for me. A sister of mine also took it. We...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063510/

Discussion: How to lower a LPa cholesterol number they say is set by your genes

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 7, 2024

Same as rainerhans-my Lp(a) had a big reduction after starting with Repatha (I was already on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060718/

Discussion: How to lower a LPa cholesterol number they say is set by your genes

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 2, 2024

There are many different statins to try. Please talk to your doctor about other options. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055666/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

I’m 65 years old. I have been on statins for over 30 years, also Repatha this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043041/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

I also cannot tolerate statins. I have gotten side negative effects from all the oral ones....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040362/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

@hopeful33250, Thank you for that suggestion and link. I will check it out and ask my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039596/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

I have high LDL cholesterol and my doctor has prescribed several different statins for me, all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038309/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 22, 2024

I also have high Lp(a) also. My mother had a quadruple bypass. I had normal cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004884/

Discussion: High Lipoprotein (a)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Before surgery try Repatha to eliminate pain caused by statins and to lower cholesterol levels.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964267/

Discussion: Complications with Statins

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2023

My calcium score was 2000 after statins for 12 years and cholesterol that’s always been in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962018/

Discussion: I just had a calcium score of 502 but I’ve been on statins for years?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I felt the same way. I tried all the oral Statins and ALL gave me muscle...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954068/

Discussion: Statin Intolerance: What did you do?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

In my case when I asked myself that, it was take statins and lie in bed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932989/

Discussion: Is there a good alternative to statins? I was put on Rasusvastatin 10

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

For some readers, this is a repeat message. I'm an active, 78 year old male. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930573/

Discussion: CAC score in 95th Percentile - Next Steps?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Sep 15, 2023

Yes, that is my opinion. The JAMA meta study that came out in the spring of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905466/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

You might want to further investigate that claim as I haven't seen any definitive proof that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904827/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I had almost 1600 CAC back in February. Yes, the accumulation of calcium on the arteries...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897171/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jul 17, 2023