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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.......
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 14 9:21am
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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Aug 1 12:54am
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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Sep 4, 2016
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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 28 9:14am
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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jul 6 11:22am
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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....
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Aug 27 11:56am
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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 31 7:08am
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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Aug 5 1:08pm
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How long did you take a statin before feeling side effects?
How long did you take a statin before you started feeling side-effects?
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 29, 2023
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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 19, 2018