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Is reflux a known side-effect of statins?
Ever since I started on Pravastatin I have had reflux that has got worse each time the strength is increased. Is this common, would a...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 23, 2023
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Complications with Statins
This may be of use to others taking statin drugs. I had a 5-way CABG in Sep 2015. Shortly after that, my cardiologist prescribed atorvastatin,...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 10, 2024
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When statins aren't enough
As a post CABG patient with continuing diastolic heart dysfunction and orthostatic hypotension, I was recently prescribed Ezetimibe to complement a statin, in order to...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jun 16, 2024
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Do taking Statins cause shortness of breath?
I have begun to do research on this topic as I began taking statins for high cholesterol years ago. I have shortness of breath which...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jan 20 1:42pm
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My goal is to get off statins (Atorvastin) and try Repatha. Advice?
I cycle M,W,F, about 28 - 38 mi. each day. It used to be over 50. The statin has kept my muscles sore for 10...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Aug 21, 2017
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Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about
Just a bit of information I discovered last week. One of the side effects of taking "simvistatin" is temporary memory loss. It is the only...
Support Group: Aging Well
Last active: Mar 30 7:45am
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Supplements vs statins - which is more effective?
Hello. My name is Eliott. Over the last 5 years, I’ve been suffering from hypercholesterolemia. As I am turning 25, my cholesterol levels seem to...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Aug 25, 2017
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Side-effects of statins: Have you experienced changes in blood sugar?
Hello. I am taking Metformin for pre-diabetes which has my blood sugar in normal levels and my cardiologist recommended me to start a statin because...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Dec 4, 2024
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High Lipoprotein(a) but CAC Score 0
Hi, I'm new to this discussion on heart and blood health. I just recently took my first Lipoprotein(a) test. Since heart disease runs on my...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 13 10:47am
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Co-Q 10 ton of side effects
Anyone think their Co-Q 10 may be causing insomnia, stomach pain, diarrhea, and/or fatigue? I have all these side effects, and still suffer from my...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 22 2:35am