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Which Cholesterol Lowering Medication Has Least Side Effects? Especially On Kidneys And Muscles?
Sorry, Crestor. Typo.
Anyone On Repatha..is It Working For You?
I am wondering if there are any side effects and if you are taking statins along with the repatha . I had a heart attack at 52 and a 100 percent blockage this year. My cholesteral is hereditary the statins are not working well to lower it. Any info or comments about repatha experience would be appreciated. Thank you. Angie R. Sudbury Ont.
Does Anyone Else Have Elevated Liver Enzymes Due To Low Dose Crestor
I Am Wondering If Anyone Has Suffered Severe Muscle Pain That Has Been Attributed To Statins?
I have been taking statins for four years without any seemingly big side effects. However, in the last six months, I have developed severe pain in my hips and legs, enough that I cannot sleep without pain medication. Can it be the statins?
I had muscle pain and leg cramps from all of the statins that I tried. The last time I took a statin was in 2012.
What Medication Is Taken For Heart Disease?
Statins And Muscle Pain
I suffer from hyperlipidemia & familial high cholesterol, it is imperative I take my meds, @Lipitor and Zetia. My muscle pain and weakness is debilitating. I was tested for the muscle and tissue breakdown and was negative yet I suffer from the soreness. I needed authorization for refill which took a week and another week bc the pharmacy failed to order my meds. In that week being off the meds, no more pain. I then tried all the natural supplements, same story...sore. No matter my diet, I… read more
Is There Treatment For Peripheral Artery Disease
Yes, there are several treatments for Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). These include:
Lifestyle Changes
- Healthy Diet: Whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and limiting salt, saturated fats, alcohol… read more
Hi. Is Anyone On Injectable Repatha. It Is Working To Lower Cholesterol Really Well. My Question Is Are You Experiencing More Joint Pain?
And yes it has helped a lot
Statins ( Yay Or Nay)
Well my doc thinks with my new number ( total cholesterol jumping to 248 from 215) in three weeks
I need a statin 😩😩😩
Looking for insight on statins
Any better or worse than the other ? What is a no no on statins ? Can you come off statins ? I’m 63 ( sometimes my BP is in the 130s/over 70s and sometimes 110s/70s
Looking to hear from people who have to take another medication just to keep walking the earth 🤗🤗🤗
Statins are commonly used to manage heart disease by lowering cholesterol levels. Here are some key points from the knowledge base:
- Function: Statins stop the body from producing cholesterol and… read more
Hi There! Anyone Else Have The Calcium Heart Cat Scan? I Just Had Mine. ❤️
A calcium heart scan, also known as a cardiac CT scan, is a common procedure used to produce detailed images of the heart. This scan helps in assessing the presence of calcium deposits in the coronary… read more
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