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Any evidence to support statins and aspirin are better taken at night?
Is there evidence or studies that support this article from the UK that statins and aspirin are better taken at night? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2809844/Popular-medicines-statins-aspirin-effective-taken-NIGHT.html
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 27, 2023
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Must you change your diet if statins are doing the job?
Why must one eat healthier if statins are working? If one is fit, active, with good BP and cholesterol numbers, is diet modification really necessary...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Aug 12, 2024
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I'm worried about taking statins and side effects
Hi, I am 69 and just started taking statins two months ago for cholesterol and I am now noticing dents in my calves and near...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Feb 24 12:13pm
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Near-Occlusion of Left Vertebral Artery & Looking For Advice
I'm 73, female, on Eliquis & had an unusual headache for 5 days, so my PCP recommended a brain CT scan with contrast to rule...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Jan 11 8:36pm
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How long do side effects from statins last once you stop taking them?
I have been taking 20mg of Lipitor for almost 2 years and have felt yucky since shortly after starting. My cardiologist allowed me to go...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Apr 7 7:38pm
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Has anyone had no luck with statins due to serious side-effects
Has anyone had no luck with statins due to serious side-effects; gone on Repatha and had no problems using it long term?
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Oct 29, 2025
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CAC score in 95th Percentile - Next Steps?
Hello, I am turning 50 and recently had my annual physical. My BMI is 21. I am on no drugs currently. I eat a heart-healthy...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 22, 2023
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What helps you wean off beta blockers with minimal discomfort?
I'm currently in a wean-off period (week 2) of carvedilol that I've been taking for nearly 2 years following Bentall procedure for a TAA. Dosage...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: May 7, 2024
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I just had a calcium score of 502 but I’ve been on statins for years?
My calcium score even though on statins was 502? Should I have other tests? What does the calcium test even mean? I’m 68, diabetic, with...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 11, 2023
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Recent Right and Left Heart Catheterization
Hi, I recently had both a left and right heart catheterization. I knew that I had about a 70% blockage in my LAD, but the...
Support Group: Heart & Blood Health
Last active: Nov 16, 2025