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Thousands with high cholesterol set to benefit from new treatment on the NHS

https://www.nice.org.uk/news/article/thousands-with-high-cholesterol-set-to-benefit-from-new-treatment-on-the-nhs

https://www.nice.org.uk/news/article/thousands-with-high-cholesterol-set-to-bene...

ling

•3 years ago

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Do statins cause tinnitus

does lipitor cause tinnitus

gmusic101

•4 years ago

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Painful joints

Hi all, I’m looking for some advice (before waiting a month to see my Gp lol). I’ve been taking Atorvastatin 20mg for 13 months and have suddenly started with...

Hi all, I’m looking for some advice (before waiting a month to see my Gp lol). I...

Greyeyes

•4 years ago

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Widespread Fraud in the Generic Drug Industry

"Generics are supposed to be this great leveler. It's like the democratization of drugs that the rich and the poor alike can have access to for these great...

"Generics are supposed to be this great leveler. It's like the democratization o...

sos007

Ambassador•5 years ago

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Cholesterol lowering meds.

Here's some research and a personal account of using statins that was done by former astronautical physician Duane Graveline....

Here's some research and a personal account of using statins that was done by fo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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"Exercise and the Mediterranean Diet is the Best Way to Prevent Heart Disease" Dr. John Abramson, Harvard Medical School

I encourage everyone to watch this video which is part 2 of a 2-part series (you should watch part 1 as well): If you would like to fast forward to the key...

I encourage everyone to watch this video which is part 2 of a 2-part series (you...

sos007

Ambassador•5 years ago

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To take or not to take

Been on Atorvastatin 2014-2018 this year taking it has been hit and miss Been off it few months and trying to follow lowering cholesterol diet with Soya,plant...

Been on Atorvastatin 2014-2018 this year taking it has been hit and miss Been of...

Madamh

•5 years ago

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Recent "research"

I read about a recent study that tries to blame vitamins for the presence of CVD, yes it is another observational study. It does not look at what conventional...

I read about a recent study that tries to blame vitamins for the presence of CVD...

kasibarndoor

•5 years ago

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Leg pain with other than statins and other meds.

After quitting statins because of severe leg pain I went to Welchol and had the same problem. I then went to the injection method with Repatha now, after six...

After quitting statins because of severe leg pain I went to Welchol and had the...

Do_La

•5 years ago

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Statin drug

Hi, I am new, need help. I have been on a statin drug for a long time and always had pain in lower legs. Now the pain is so bad I can’t walk and legs freeze....

Hi, I am new, need help. I have been on a statin drug for a long time and always...

Vito458

•5 years ago

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Comparing Statins to the Mediterranean Diet - An objective view of the risks vs the benefits of each approach to CVD risk-reduction

By Shereen K. Lehman, DC, MS and James Lehman, DC THE NUMBER NEEDED TO TREAT NNT represents an estimate of the number of people who need to undergo the...

By Shereen K. Lehman, DC, MS and James Lehman, DC THE NUMBER NEEDED TO TREAT NNT...

sos007

Ambassador•5 years ago

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Help with sleeping meds

Hi I am having trouble sleeping and have been prescribed diazepam to help am on bisoprolol clopidogrel rosavastatin . I am 68 had a prolonged heart attack...

Hi I am having trouble sleeping and have been prescribed diazepam to help am on ...

Gladioli49

•5 years ago

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Liothyronine

Need advice on where I Can get the above in Yorkshire

bubbatetley

•5 years ago

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Is Atorvastatin causing my anxiety?

Hi, I was happily on Simvastatin for years, then my GP changed me to Atorvastatin because a blood test showed that my cholesterol was high. A few weeks after...

Hi, I was happily on Simvastatin for years, then my GP changed me to Atorvastati...

Judthepud

•5 years ago

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Zetia

Has anyone tried zetia? I would like to know if it works and have had any side effects.

Has anyone tried zetia? I would like to know if it works and have had any side...

seekingSunshine

•6 years ago

14 Replies

Death by Prescription & Medical Errors

For those who have blind trust in their doctors I encourage you to read the 3 links provided below: “About 2,460 people per week are estimated to die from...

For those who have blind trust in their doctors I encourage you to read the 3 li...

sos007

Ambassador•6 years ago

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When will atorvastatin side effects subside?

I was taking Atorvastatin 40 mg every other day for about 1.5 years. My TC and LDL cholesterol was still high, so my GP said to take it every day. I started...

I was taking Atorvastatin 40 mg every other day for about 1.5 years. My TC and L...

Carrie722

•6 years ago

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Ditch pills to beat heart disease

Article in Daily Mail www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5855771/Ditch-pills-beat-heart-disease.html

Article in Daily Mail www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5855771/Ditch-pills-be...

KatyB

•6 years ago

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Cholesterol reading 9.3 Panic

Hi all, Been on statins 4 years Stopped them 4 months ago mainly because of fatigue and stress...moved home because of ASB from neighbour! Wanted some proper...

Hi all, Been on statins 4 years Stopped them 4 months ago mainly because of fati...

Madamh

•6 years ago

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Cardiovascular Care Partnership CCP(UK) - Heart-Racing networking session at BCS Patient's Day

Are you a Heart Patient taking statins or a carer for someone with heart disease? Social media is a great forum for us for share our experiences and...

Are you a Heart Patient taking statins or a carer for someone with heart disease...

bobaxford

•6 years ago

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Crestor horrible hip pain

I think Crestor is responsible for horrible hip n buttock pain...who else please?? I had anterior hip replacement 1 year ago and just had painful arthroscopic...

I think Crestor is responsible for horrible hip n buttock pain...who else please...

Patient33063

•6 years ago

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Help with side effects

Hi all I'm ste age 32 I had a heart attack and 3 VF arrests 5 months ago. I've been put on all the usual drugs, Ramipril atrovstatins bioprosol, asprin and...

Hi all I'm ste age 32 I had a heart attack and 3 VF arrests 5 months ago. I've b...

Hidden

•6 years ago

18 Replies

Oh The Horror!!!!

I'm getting used to Drs giving me a look of horror when I tell them I've gone off all my heart medication, and they say " GASP......even the STATINS????!!!' I...

I'm getting used to Drs giving me a look of horror when I tell them I've gone of...

Sparky3333

•6 years ago

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In only three days I ham having bad reaction

I was put on lipitor last year and had a bad reaction with muscle cramping. I went in for physical this year and doctor wanted to try another brand of statin....

I was put on lipitor last year and had a bad reaction with muscle cramping. I we...

Rosemary-G

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Help! I am in Statin Badland

Good morning. Although I posted yesterday I may have done something wrong. My husband would be quick to tell you that I am not necessarily IT oriented. What...

Good morning. Although I posted yesterday I may have done something wrong. My ...

georgewalter

•7 years ago

29 Replies

Crestor (Rosuvastatin}

Hi, I am new to this. Was investigating the effects of Crestor and read some of your comments. Was totally surprised and shocked that most of the side effects...

Hi, I am new to this. Was investigating the effects of Crestor and read some of ...

Becoda

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Before Statin Drugs there was - Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Before the introduction of statin drugs, niacin (vitamin B3) was used to control cholesterol. There are various forms of this natural vitamin and there are...

Before the introduction of statin drugs, niacin (vitamin B3) was used to control...

sos007

Ambassador•7 years ago

21 Replies

Statins! side effects-is it safe?

Hi, I started statins the last 6mos. Lipitor10mg=DEPRESSION horrible by 11 days. Then dr is trying pravastatin 10mg- 1 mo. For @ 2 mos 40mg/day. Never had...

Hi, I started statins the last 6mos. Lipitor10mg=DEPRESSION horrible by 11 day...

ncscsouthernbelle1

•8 years ago

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Should I take statins when I have familial hypercholesterolemia?

Hello there, I'm not sure how this works as this is my first post but here goes!? I am 40 this year. My father died from a heart attack aged 62 and had...

Hello there, I'm not sure how this works as this is my first post but here goe...

hashi1

•8 years ago

26 Replies

EDTA For Cholesterol

I heard of something a few years ago called EDTA. It's an amino acid that's been used for about 50 years and is suppose to remove cholesterol and plaque from...

I heard of something a few years ago called EDTA. It's an amino acid that's been...

01Joseph

•8 years ago

6 Replies

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Cholesterol Support

Medication posts

Thousands with high cholesterol set to benefit from new treatment on the NHS

Do statins cause tinnitus

Painful joints

Widespread Fraud in the Generic Drug Industry

Cholesterol lowering meds.

"Exercise and the Mediterranean Diet is the Best Way to Prevent Heart Disease" Dr. John Abramson, Harvard Medical School

To take or not to take

Recent "research"

Leg pain with other than statins and other meds.

Statin drug

Comparing Statins to the Mediterranean Diet - An objective view of the risks vs the benefits of each approach to CVD risk-reduction

Help with sleeping meds

Liothyronine

Is Atorvastatin causing my anxiety?

Zetia

Death by Prescription & Medical Errors

When will atorvastatin side effects subside?

Ditch pills to beat heart disease

Cholesterol reading 9.3 Panic

Cardiovascular Care Partnership CCP(UK) - Heart-Racing networking session at BCS Patient's Day

Crestor horrible hip pain

Help with side effects

Oh The Horror!!!!

In only three days I ham having bad reaction

Help! I am in Statin Badland

Crestor (Rosuvastatin}

Before Statin Drugs there was - Niacin (Vitamin B3)

Statins! side effects-is it safe?

Should I take statins when I have familial hypercholesterolemia?

EDTA For Cholesterol

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