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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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@jc76 Ezetimibe is a common cholesterol medication. The brand name is Zetia. It lowers LDL in...
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Anyone experienced this?? History of long term statin use at high dose. Loss of feeling in...
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HomeAgainLa, When you took the statin did they recommend taking Co-Q-10? It helps with pain and...
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