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Dear Ann Landers, The cause of atherosclerosis is unadressed ldl-c levels. Saying I have high cholesterol...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808027/

Discussion: Omega 3 oils and heart conditions

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

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Repatha is not a statin. The pathophysiology is different. Ask your pharmacist. Also, you could research...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1486219/

Discussion: Repatha side effects not believed

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 19 7:46am

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My cholesterol levels were borderline and my PCP wanted me to take a statin due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434766/

Discussion: Anyone with Fibromuscular Dysplasia lower cholesterol without meds?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

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@gailss your doctor prescribed a statin for you based on your personal history and your family...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491204/

Discussion: How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jan 26 1:55pm

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@amysep67 I am familiar with LDL, HDL and triglycerides but not apo b, Lp (a). Can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322034/

Discussion: High ldl-p

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Jun 7, 2025

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@danpinkston24 Every statin I tried, even in very low doses, caused intense muscle cramping. It got...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533186/

Discussion: Statin alternatives

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Mar 22 9:30pm

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I take a Statin, beta blocker, and aspirin. I'm not a medical professional so I can't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220764/

Discussion: Ongoing Chest Pain

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Oct 17, 2018

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@bitsygirl thank you very much for your detailed reply. I'm in a similar situation, though my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1562427/

Discussion: Does anyone know the Agatston Coronary Calcium Score Guidelines?

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Apr 29 9:42am

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Leqvio is not a statin. I use it. Take one shot, three months later another shot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348518/

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

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Jul 15, 2025

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I was put on a statin drug for my cholesterol. One day I went for an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507608/

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

Support Group: Heart & Blood Health

Posted: Feb 16 6:03pm

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