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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: Dec 10, 2024
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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, 2024
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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 26 6:24am
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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 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: 1 day ago
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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, 2024
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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: May 23 3:20pm
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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: Jan 20 8:18pm