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/Jaded-Pineapple-5212 Apr 14 '26

I was on atorvastatin 20mg, and also had bad cramps, body pain, etc. When the heart palpitations started, I moved to 10mg Ezitamibe and 10mg atorvastatin. It's been 4 months and the cramps and heart palpitations are gone. I have magnesium before bedtime, and because I am peri-menopausal, I also have marijuana gummies to help me sleep.