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@trenagregg I use Repatha (evolocumab) which is not a statin to help lower my cholesterol because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1508643/

Discussion: I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 18 8:24am

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I have just started Repatha two months ago and I have had serious leg cramps twice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1458236/

Discussion: Repatha side effects not believed

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Dec 11, 2025

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I'm still suffering from terrible Statin caused neuropatjy. Fearful that the damage may be lifelong.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011418/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

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The injectable, Repatha, lowers your cholesterol faster than a statin. I know because I'm on it.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/298597/

Discussion: Need help to lower high cholesterol & high triglycerides

Support Group: Heart Rhythm Conditions

Posted: Mar 13, 2020

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tmenss, Why are you wanting to stop taking a statin? Do you have negative side effects?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116323/

Discussion: Must you change your diet if statins are doing the job?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

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Did you have any side effects muscle pain neuropathy as i have with livalo a statin

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677677/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Feb 4, 2022

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It can make you flush and like anything else it is not suitable for everybody but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687419/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Mar 8, 2022

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I hope that works for her. I couldn’t take any statin at any doses. Tried it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262521/

Discussion: Started Repatha - Side Effects

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 20, 2025

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My neurologist switched me to Livalo a different statin with less side effects regarding PN.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855331/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: May 6, 2023

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I watched. So statin and niacin and salmon every day? Does he make $ from this?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956264/

Discussion: Has anyone seen a reduction in their CAC score from taking vitamin K2?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

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Any women with high CAC scores?

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

I'm new here. Passionate 64-year old Italian-American college journalism professor married to a gastroenterologist who thought I was in great health. Eat pasta, lots of...

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Last active: Jul 17, 2025

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