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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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Worried about effects of statin on cardiovascular and cognitive health
Hello. I think I may have posted on a link, apologies.Ill try again. My hubby has recently been put on statin. This was prescribed after...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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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With CAC score 3.6, should I start taking statin?
Hello, I am new to this forum. At 61, I have LDL 132, HDL 71, Apo B 100 mg/DL, LP (a) 80 nmol/DL, triglyceride 74,...
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How long will these statin flu/post-exertional symptoms last?
I was on 80mg of a statin for 10 months and got "sick" every couple of weeks. Would feel terrible for 3-7 days, then would...
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Years ago, I was put on a statin. I used to walk a lot, but after...
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@prunella1111 I'm dealing with the pre diabetes numbers but staying on the high statin dose, as...
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