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statin sensitivity
I have muscle stiffness, pain with every statin including red yeast rice. , Lymph swelling, SOB.
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Statin alternatives
Due to a 70% blockage in my LAD I had 2 stents inserted. I had no symptoms. I was put on Rosuvastatin and after a...
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Repatha vs. zetia and statin
I am currently taking pravachol for high cholesterol. I have also taken crestor but when it gave me mild muscle aches my doctor immediately switched...
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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...
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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.......
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Statins & Praluent my experience and a NEW GENERIC STATIN
I tried generic Lipitor and it gave me terrible leg cramps. They went away within just a few days after I discontinued them. Then I...
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should I take a statin? what are alternatives?
I was given a statin by my doctor and my total numbers are 221 and my average is 2.9, LDL 136 and HDL 77
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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...
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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....
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Anyone else "mourn" their NO-MEDS SELF before a STATIN?
Hello all. I'm about to join the millions of people who are on a statin. This is something I've resisted for over a year after...
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@skd4953 , I’d check with your doctor about stopping a statin. They may recommend the safest...
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@skd4953 Red yeast rice is not a natural option. It contains a compound called monacolin K,...
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Ezetimibe is a non-statin medication that helps lower LDL. It's common to combine it with a...
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People on Statin should not take this test. Will give you anxiety for no reason especially...
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