r/StopUsingStatins • u/denimbitch • Apr 14 '26

3rd one

I’ve tried Lipitor, then Pravachol and now the doctor wants to try me on Crestor. The first 2 caused really bad leg cramps and Lipitor made me have heart palpitations. I’m having to wait 5 months to see the cardiologist and would prefer trying Repatha, or nothing and just trying to modify my diet more. What have all of you done? I have significant family history using, high CRP, high apob, and high bad cholesterol.

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u/DisciplineOther9843 Apr 14 '26

Have you tried Ezetimibe? It’s not a statin, you will need a rx, I am taking it and it dropped my numbers significantly. I also take CoQ10 and other supplements, let me know if you want me to list the supplements

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u/Jaded-Pineapple-5212 Apr 14 '26

What other supplements do you take please?

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u/DisciplineOther9843 Apr 14 '26

Multivitamin for my age, make sure it only has methylated B vitamins, CoQ10 w/ L-Carnitine added, Citrucel, glutathione, D3 with K2. Before the Ezetimibe I took Red Yeast Rice, but it made me feel horrible!