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Statin alternatives
Due to a 70% blockage in my LAD I had 2 stents inserted. I had no symptoms. I was put on Rosuvastatin and after a...
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Muscle "pulls" due to statin?
So, I have been on rousavastatin for maybe 7 years and I have had several instances where I have "pulled" a hamstring muscle just walking.......
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Ecosprin and Statin for narrowing of carotid artery?
An MRI scan of the brain shows a slight narrowing of the internal carotid and middle cerebral artery.The doctor has prescribed an Ecosprin and statin...
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Statin alternatives for coronary artery blockage
I had a catheter ablation procedure in Jan 2016 for A-fib and am currently doing fine and am off of metoprolol and eliquis. Based on...
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Statins & Praluent my experience and a NEW GENERIC STATIN
I tried generic Lipitor and it gave me terrible leg cramps. They went away within just a few days after I discontinued them. Then I...
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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...
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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...
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Statin discontinued due to neuropathy. What are some alternatives?
I have been using Lipitor since 2007 for lowering my cholesterol which is on the list of those medicines that are suspected to cause neuropathy....
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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...
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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...
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@jlharsh the entire podcast held my attention. There is not a single oral statin that doesn't...
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@jahman57 Why Zetia + Nexletol may appear to be doing “nothing”. What you are describing does...
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@jc76 Ezetimibe is a common cholesterol medication. The brand name is Zetia. It lowers LDL in...
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@carolman210, I h ave read between 100mg and 400mg if you are battling statin myalgia. Not...
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I thought the Statin Myopathy podcast was a good one as well, @deniseheart. Hearing an updated...
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