Is it safe to take statin whilst on hydroxy 500mg daily? Thank you
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hi I take my statin ok
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Mazcd Partner MPNVoice 1 year ago hi Eloise70, your gp and haematologist will be able to advise you on this. Best wishes, Maz
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I was already on a statin and hematologist saw list of my medications and did not say anything negative.
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yes same as me
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I've been on statins for the last 15 years and no probs taking them while I've been on Hydroxy for the last 2 years I take mine before I go to bed...
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Thank you.. I am expecting reply from GP with their take on combo. Do statins cause weight gain? I don't need that!
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I've never gained any weight while on statins after all these year on them 👍
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Thank you, that is encouraging. xx
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Your welcome they don't cause weight gain you will be fine 🙂
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I’ve been on statins for 17 yrs. I’ve always had a weight issue. No I don’t think they contribute to weight gain.
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I think my aim is for more exercise! thank you xx
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I’m afraid it’s a must all I want to do is lay down. I fight fatigue by exercising
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My Haematolygist put me on Atorvastatin I’m on 1500 mg of hydroxycarbamide daily to
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I am on hydroxycarbamide and statins I have managed to lose 8 lbs in 3weeks on mediterrean diet +walking and yoga age 71
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Well done! I do pilates every day, but still need to do more walking.
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yes, I was on statins before diagnosis.
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I was prescribed statins after ET diagnosis. GP checked with haematologist.
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