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How To Withdraw From Statin Drugs?

I have a stent inserted and on cardiprin (probably rest of my life) and Atorvastatin 40mg. I learnt about on long term statin will lead to muscle aching and weakness, kidney failure and dark urine. So its my interest to wean off statin, or hopefully a lower dosage in future. Then I came across Dr PPAR (http://www.drppars.com) which seems to be mother of all nature s super food and helps regulate the body in many ways, including lowering LDL. It contains super high content of grape extract but I understand grape fruit and grape juice must be avoided when on Atorvastatin. I intend to go on a healthy diet and at the same time consume PPAR in the hope that I can slowly wean off statin. What is your take on PPAR and is there a difference between grape extract as used in PPAR as compare to grape and grape juice which is forbidden to be consumed while on Atorvastatin?
Thu, 16 Aug 2018
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Hello and welcome to `Ask A Doctor` service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.

* The prime concern is to control your blood cholesterol and body
weight.

* Under the guidance of supervision of your physician, you can opt for
diet plans, exercises and statin reduction for sure.

Wish you fine health.
Regards.
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How To Withdraw From Statin Drugs?

Hello and welcome to `Ask A Doctor` service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. * The prime concern is to control your blood cholesterol and body weight. * Under the guidance of supervision of your physician, you can opt for diet plans, exercises and statin reduction for sure. Wish you fine health. Regards.