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Muscle "pulls" due to statin?
So, I have been on rousavastatin for maybe 7 years and I have had several instances where I have "pulled" a hamstring muscle just walking.......
Ecosprin and Statin for narrowing of carotid artery?
An MRI scan of the brain shows a slight narrowing of the internal carotid and middle cerebral artery.The doctor has prescribed an Ecosprin and statin...
Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage
I had a catheter ablation procedure in Jan 2016 for A-fib and am currently doing fine and am off of metoprolol and eliquis. Based on...
Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
I have been using Lipitor since 2007 for lowering my cholesterol which is on the list of those medicines that are suspected to cause neuropathy....
Statin Intolerance: What did you do?
I've developed statin intolerance over the 6 months I've been taking daily 40 mg atorvastatin. I'd like to hear from those of you who also...
Bempedoic acid to lower LDL (non statin)
Good morning everyone. Has anyone being prescribed Belpedoic acid to lower the LDL and cholesterol? It is a no-statin. My cardiologist mentioned it since I...
Which is the best statin for preventing further plaque growth?
As mentioned previously I have been diagnosed with mild plaque deposits in my coronary arteries and am about to be prescribed 20mg of statin and...
What statin (if any) have you taken long term?
First off, I realize all stains have side effects so I am "not" asking for one with *no side effects*. I am wanting to know...
How long did you take a statin before feeling side effects?
How long did you take a statin before you started feeling side-effects?
Co-Enzyme Q 10 (100 mg daily) Stops Statin Leg Pain
Hi, I'm taking 20 mg Atorvastatin and my legs were aching. My great Cardiologist told me that statin medications rob the body of the supplement...
Statins on prediabetic patients
Hi there. I was diagnosed with pre diabetes few months ago and I am taking Metformin 500mg once a day. My blood sugar before Metformin...
Complications with Statins
This may be of use to others taking statin drugs. I had a 5-way CABG in Sep 2015. Shortly after that, my cardiologist prescribed atorvastatin,...
Is reflux a known side-effect of statins?
Ever since I started on Pravastatin I have had reflux that has got worse each time the strength is increased. Is this common, would a...
When statins aren't enough
As a post CABG patient with continuing diastolic heart dysfunction and orthostatic hypotension, I was recently prescribed Ezetimibe to complement a statin, in order to...
My goal is to get off statins (Atorvastin) and try Repatha. Advice?
I cycle M,W,F, about 28 - 38 mi. each day. It used to be over 50. The statin has kept my muscles sore for 10...
Side-effects of statins: Have you experienced changes in blood sugar?
Hello. I am taking Metformin for pre-diabetes which has my blood sugar in normal levels and my cardiologist recommended me to start a statin because...
Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?
Hello. My name is Eliott. Over the last 5 years, I’ve been suffering from hypercholesterolemia. As I am turning 25, my cholesterol levels seem to...
Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about
Just a bit of information I discovered last week. One of the side effects of taking "simvistatin" is temporary memory loss. It is the only...
Question about cholesterol and triglycerides: confusing
Hello. On 10/25/22 i had a cholesterol panel done. My total cholesterol was 315, LDL 215. LabCorp suggested Familial Hypercholesterolemia and my primary care provider...
Could Lipitor be raising ALT and AST
I have always had low AST and ALT until my heart attack. Could the cause be the Addition of Lipitor or another statin. Going to...
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