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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

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The evidence supporting the use of statins is at best weak. That's for the whole population....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081009/

Discussion: Crestor

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

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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 6:57pm

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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2 or 3 days but still have a little but he wants me to try another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128531/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Aug 22, 2024

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Any women with high CAC scores?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/andy-women-with-high-cac-scores/

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