Experiences with

Simvastatin / Ezetimibe

hi there After lots of side effects on statins my husband’s Consultant has suggested he try ezetimibe. His results are good without through lifestyle but obviously not nearly as good as they would be on a drug. His main symptom was depression tbh which switched off each time he came off them. Possibly

Hi, I had a heart attack in December 2023 as a 63 year old man. This resulted in 1 stent being fitted. I gave found since the heart attack my patience is very short and I feel a lot more stressed and have very little tolerance. I am not sure if this is medication related or is it just as a result of

Hi I've started to have hot flashes since starting regular cardiac meds since HA in December, I notice especially if I have a glass or two of white wine, a sort of prickly heat around the chest/throat/neck. Not sure what the mechanism of these new flashes is (if anyone knows please educate me!)

I've been taking EZetimibe 5mg since November 2024. I've just had a blood test and cholesterol has reduced from 6.2 to 5.7. I know it needs to be 5 or less. My question, as I can't find the answer online is: How long does it take to reduce further and does it reach a plateau i.e a point when it can't

Hi, has anyone experienced extreme fatigue when stopping dapagliflozin? My 57 year old, marathon running husband had a silent heart attack last March which wasn’t diagnosed until October following a CMRI by which time he has stage 2 heart failure. He was prescribed Entresto 25mg, Eplerenone 25mg,

My anti coagulants have recently been changed from warfarin to Apixaban, I have also recently been prescribed Pitavastatin which I am now taking in addition to Ezetimibe. Previous attempts to get me on the usual statins resulted in elevation of liver enzymes/triglycerides. I had a blood test last

My risk QRISK is 13.8%, and my pharmacist, who works in our surgery, wants to put me on Atorvastatin 20mg.I prefer to begin with Ezetimibe tablets (like Ezetrol), but they even do not want to discuss it with me.Take statin or die!I just do not want first to experience all these side effects and, after

Hi, I’ve had high BP for over a year now. I’m told that I have a 50% blockage in my LAD artery and Microvascular angina. I’m on a sack load of meds for BP inc Ramipril, Aspirin, Nicorandil, Ezetimibe and Atorvastatin, as well as meds for rheumatoid arthritis. I’ve had chest pain for over a year and

My GP has contacted me regarding taking a drug called Ezetimibe to lower cholesterol. My last blood tests were mid 2024 and my LDL cholesterol was at the top of the "normal" reference ranges, but by no means high. There was also mention of taking a Statin alongside this drug - I have always balked at

Hi all I haven't posted for a while on the forum. Has anyone had issues with thyroid and taking statins with side effects? Last year from May I had cardiac investigations done which started with a murmur (now thought to be benign) and have been diagnosed with mild coronary heart disease with a moderate

Had annual appointment with my Cardiologist today in New Orleans. He wants to get my ldl below 55, which is now recommended for my age. He wants me to choose between Rapatha/Praluent or Nexlizit. I take Rosuvastatin and Ezetimibe. He will keep me on statin and Ezetimibe with Rapatha or Praluent. Nexlizit

I was this med due to the statin meds worsening my RLS This will be my first and final attempt with it my legs are off the scale

heart attack June 23, 1stent, on Ramapril and Ezetimibe, heart rate when sleeping 49-55, watching tv 55-66 walking or general moving about 68-84 but sometimes spikes to 112 then comes down is this normal go didnt seem to be concerned but just need to know others experiences, maybe should scrap smart

anyone experiencing muscle stiffness with this ? In shoulder mainly . Seems to have seized up . Struggling to raise my arm out in front of me . Maybe not even due to the tablets , but I started these in October , as couldn’t tolerate any if the statins

Hi is anyone taking "Nicorandil". I am currently on, Ezetimibe 10mg x 1 Isosorbide mononitrate 60mg x 1 Famotadine 20mg x 1 Tildiem retard 90mg x 2 Aspirin 75mg x 1 Rosuvastatin 5mg x 1 Amlodipine 5mg x 1 I have just been told to stop the Amlodipine as I had awful side affects. I have just been added

Hello everyone I'm wondering if there may be a connection between chronic conjunctivitis and essential thrombocythemia. I am in my seventies and was diagnosed over three years ago after mild TIA stroke. The only symptoms prior to diagnosis were recurring bouts of conjunctivitis and an episode of inflamed

I would be interested in reports of blood pressure after a heart- valve replacement and any comments made by medical professionals. In the months before my TAVI, my BP averaged high 130s, low 70s. After the op in July 2023 my surgeon wasn't concerned about elevated systolic readings (without specifying

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Sorry for the long post. In July 2023 I was started on Rosuvastatin 80 after a NSTMI. The dose was reduced by cardiologist in Sept 23 since my cholesterol wad low. They were further reduced to 20 and then 10 bu GP due to muscle pain. However by march 24 had to be stopped due to severe muscle pain.

Hi All. I need to ask whether other members with Diabetes type 2 and Polymyalgia Rheumatica have seen similar issues with blood sugar control. I have had type 2 diabetes along with High Cholesterol for some 12 years and traditionally take the following tablets daily which kept me inline. 2 x 1000mg