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     Statins Explained in 10 Minutes (by a cardiologist)

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     What to Avoid When Taking Statin Medications | How to Reduce Risk of Statin Side Effects

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     Is it Bad to Stop Statin Meds (for High Cholesterol)? Is It Dangerous? Can You Stop Statins?

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2. www.youtube.com › watchWhat Happens When You Stop Statins - YouTube

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   Dr. Jack Wolfson elaborates on what you can expect when you stop taking statin drugs#statindrugs #statins #hearthealth #cardiology #cardiologist #naturalheal...

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3. www.youtube.com › watchWhat happens if you stop taking statins? - YouTube

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   The Dangers of Stopping Statins • Stopping Statins Risks • Learn why discontinuing statins can be dangerous for your heart health. Consult your doctor before...

4. www.youtube.com › watchCan you stop taking statins once you start? - YouTube

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   May 21, 2024 · Consult Your Doctor First • Stop Statins? • Learn why consulting your doctor before discontinuing statins is crucial to maintain heart health. Lifestyle changes may also play a role in ...

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5. www.bhf.org.uk › statins-for-over-75sAre statins really a ‘waste of time’ for over-75s? - BHF

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   The study was carried out by researchers at the University of Girona in Spain and was published in the British Medical Journal. A limitation of the study is that it was ‘observational’, meaning that the researchers collected retrospective data about patients from their healthcare records. This means that other factors could have influenced the resu...

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   Professor Jeremy Pearson, Associate Medical Director at the British Heart Foundation, said:“Old age itself – particularly reaching the age of 80 and above - puts people at increased risk of a heart attack or stroke. This risk can be heightened by factors such as high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure, even in those who are otherwise see...

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   Media coverage of the study focussed on the results finding no benefit for the ‘healthy’ over-75s taking statins to reduce their risk of heart disease and stroke. The Mirror reported “Statins 'have no benefit' for thousands of healthy older people taking them”, while the Daily Mailconcluded “Millions given statins 'just in case' are wasting their t...

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6. www.verywellhealth.com › risks-of-going-offWhy Your First Year After Discontinuing a Statin Can Be Deadly

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   Sep 5, 2024 · “If you stop taking statins, your risk for heart disease will go up.” Statins also help reduce inflammation in the arteries. When someone stops taking them, it can increase the formation of plaques in the arteries that can lead to cardiovascular disease, Robert Rosenson, MD , director of Metabolism and Lipids for the Mount Sinai Health ...

7. www.goodrx.com › classes › statins8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Suddenly Stop Taking Statins - GoodRx

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   Jul 21, 2022 · What happens if you stop taking statins? If you’re taking a statin medication to lower your cholesterol, you will need to keep taking your prescription, or your cholesterol will likely go back up. Stopping your statin can put you at risk of having heart disease and other preventable health problems like stroke and heart attack from high ...

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   What happens if you stop taking statins?

   • The researchers found that people who stopped taking the medication had a higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease within a year compared to those who continued taking the medication. “This review highlights the importance of addressing the modifiable risk factors associated with statin discontinuation,” the researchers wrote.

   Why Your First Year After Discontinuing a Statin Can Be Deadly

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   Why do people want to go off statins?

   • Some people can’t afford to keep taking the medication, according to Ni. Others may simply not understand why they were put on statins in the first place. Another common reason people want to go off statins is because they can have side effects, like muscle cramps.

   Why Your First Year After Discontinuing a Statin Can Be Deadly

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   How many people stop taking statins?

   • The recent research found a wide range of people who stop taking statins—anywhere from less than 1% to 70.5%, depending on the study analyzed. However, a report from the American Heart Association found that about 10% of patients stop taking statins on their own.

   Why Your First Year After Discontinuing a Statin Can Be Deadly

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   What if I don't want to take statins?

   • For people who really don't want to take or cannot take statins, there are other medications that may help. “There are several prescription medications that may be prescribed in addition to or instead of statins,” said Wilczynski. These include Zetia, or injectable drugs like PCSK9 inhibitors (Praluent, Repatha).

   Why Your First Year After Discontinuing a Statin Can Be Deadly

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   Should I stop taking a statin If I have high cholesterol?

   • If you’re taking a statin medication to lower your cholesterol, you will need to keep taking your prescription, or your cholesterol will likely go back up. Stopping your statin can put you at risk of having heart disease and other preventable health problems like stroke and heart attack from high cholesterol.

   8 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Suddenly Stop Taking Statins - GoodRx

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9. health.clevelandclinic.org › what-are-the-sideWhat Happens if You Stop Taking Statins?

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   Jan 24, 2024 · Some people stop taking statins because they experience side effects that they don’t like, most notably muscle pains and joint aches. Some people may also experience nausea.