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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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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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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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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...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Dec 27, 2025
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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, 2025
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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: Sep 26, 2025
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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: Jan 26, 2025
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Statins on prediabetic patients
Hi there. I was diagnosed with pre diabetes few months ago and I am taking Metformin 500mg once a day. My blood sugar before Metformin...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 7, 2024
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Statins vs Leqvio
Since various tests have shown moderate to severe calcium build up via Carotid exam, Calcium score test and lipid panels I've been taking 40mg of...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Mar 20 11:21am
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Statins and liver ALT
I am one of the folks with very high CAC score and have been on statins for 5 or 6 years. The doc wanted my...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 17, 2025