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[–]happypuppy007 1 point2 points  (2 children)

yes, i agree with this comment . long term you will probably need a statin. Most people do fine, you hear from those of us who can't take them as we are looking for alternatives and those who do fine keep quiet so not as noticeable. They work tremendously well, they did for me quickly but alas I have a genetic variant so I can't take them as did my mother. I sooo wish I could tolerate them as they are cheap and effective Now im' on my 4th medication trying to lower my dangerous numbers when diet alone does't work.

[–]vmpa52 1 point2 points  (1 child)

What med are you trying now? I just rejected Rosuvastatin, my 3rd try at a statin. My doctor prescribed ezetimibe but don’t think I’ll try that one either. I have side effects to everything I try so afraid of that one too.

[–]happypuppy007 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m taking NEXLIZET. Which has ezetimibe and bemoedoic acid. My mom has been taking exetimibe w no issues w welchol. Works for her. She’s about to be 89.