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I have been on zetia and fish oil for 3 years for very high cholesterol because I can't take statins due to severe muscular problems. Have tried 3 different statins and one combination and get... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis
( Internal Medicine Specialist)
commence using statins? A few years ago I had 2 episodes of elevated liver enzymes and the cause was not identified. I'm concerned that statins might harm my liver. Maybe I could use Zetia instead.... View answer
reported it to my cardiologist an was prescribed three other drugs, all statins. If I am an hysteric, I am one who reads labels. Changed DR's, and doing well on Zetia . Any advice? ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Ramesh M.Vachharajani
( General & Family Physician)
Hi I am a diabetic well maintained with a steady A1C now I have been put on Zetia and I have nausea ... to stop taking it b/c of the above symptioms alone ---- I do not do well with statins. thank you YYYY ... View answer
sensitive to statins. Doc wanted me to try zetia as the welchol is not lowering my cholesterol numbers. I am experiencing similar symptoms I did when taking statins in the past. What are the side... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Michelle Gibson James
( General & Family Physician)
I have very high cholesterol but can t take statins as I get terrible muscular pain. My Dr. Just put me on Zetia in combination with 200 mg of ubiquinol. I ve only been on the Zetia for 1 week,... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Shinas Hussain
( General & Family Physician)
Yeah, my doctor put me on zetia and almost immediately I m having the same pains in my joints, (I tore a muscle in my left arm) and I m having the same slow thought processes that I ve had with statins ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Sanjay Kini
( General & Family Physician)
you think it is the statins..I take Crestor,Zetia, Niacin ...am taking statins after heart surgery 4 years ago...i hurt all over ..MANY aches and pains,tired ... View answer
Could Zetia cause muscle spasms or cause leg muscles to become rigid after running or other exercise? If so, Will CoQ10 help this? I have been taking Zetia for 6 mo. with no issues until recently. I ... View answer
Answered by :Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas
( Internal Medicine Specialist)
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