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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

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statin-side-effects/art-20046013

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381355/

Discussion: Calcium Score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

@jlharsh I have an appt at Mayo June 1st with Dr Kopecky. I finally decided I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1566584/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced depression after taking praluent?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 4 3:28pm

I assume you are getting an angiogram next? And have been prescribed a statin and advised...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210120/

Discussion: Cac 2017

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 12, 2025

I’ve had good results using a supplement called Durable Heart with citrus bergamot as the primary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545349/

Discussion: Bergamot

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8 6:31am

tropicgal, You didn't note your full lipid numbers, CAC score, or whether you on a statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074948/

Discussion: I’m having a Catharization and possibly a stent? Will I be okay?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 26, 2024

You can also look into ezetimibe, which is often given in conjunction with a statin. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310822/

Discussion: Starting statins with concerns

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: May 23, 2025

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 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

I was able to switch to a non-statin (I refuse to take statins) called Zetia. It’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1347910/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 14, 2025

I took Atorvastatin for 8 months and had similar problems as described in this Repatha post....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1519869/

Discussion: Anyone stopped taking Repatha after trying?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 4 9:13pm

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

Were you taking the COQ10 when you were taking the statin ? I stopped the statin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198008/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

So happy to hear you are doing great. I will not take any statin or non...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223053/

Discussion: Statins causing bowel movement motility reduction

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

I h ave read between 100mg and 400mg if you are battling statin myalgia. Not what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458428/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

I've been on 40 mg of Statin and a low dose aspirin for years now. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276980/

Discussion: Calcium score

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

I take a statin (Atorvastin 80 mg. 1/day. Would this affect elevated blood sugar levels?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171237/

Discussion: Side-effects of statins: Have you experienced changes in blood sugar?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

Are there any arterial blockages? What is the statin dose? Is blood pressure high? How much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213315/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 5, 2018

Hi @19281928, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. Yes, according to one article on Pub-Med “statin therapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1526349/

Discussion: High Lipoprotein (a)

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 13 8:28pm

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

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