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Gore1FL

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9. I take the full dose of Crestor, which is the strongest (at least that I am aware of)

Reply to live love laugh (Original post)

Tue Mar 15, 2022, 11:34 AM

Mar 2022

I also take Zetia to stop/slow cholesterol absorbing from my diet. With both of those, my LDLs are in a normal range. If not statins, I hope they come up with something to deal with my liver's cholesterol-production zeal.

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Benefits of Statins Called Info Question [View all] live love laugh Mar 2022 OP

I take statins. I_UndergroundPanther Mar 2022 #1

I take them, too. SheltieLover Mar 2022 #2

My dr said the only reason she prescribed them for me woodsprite Mar 2022 #3

That whole theory has been questioned recently. Farmer-Rick Mar 2022 #4

Stunning error of study design not to control for smoking. JudyM Mar 2022 #6

The association of lipophilic statins with cognitive decline has been my biggest concern for decades hlthe2b Mar 2022 #8

Stuff is phucking poison... Joinfortmill Mar 2022 #5

Agree - two friends were losing their minds on statins womanofthehills Mar 2022 #12

Statins rso Mar 2022 #7

I take the full dose of Crestor, which is the strongest (at least that I am aware of) Gore1FL Mar 2022 #9

Statins are poison Ruby Zee Mar 2022 #10

They're lifesavers when given to the right people Warpy Mar 2022 #11