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Medical Advice needed: My doctor started me on low dose statins last week. My leg muscles are now hurting. An older neighbor suggested CoQ10. My question, does it help and what have any of you taken to counter the statin side effects?
Thanks.
05:36 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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Araquiel Gaerwing
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I'm on a pretty average dose of statins (atorvastatin) and take CoQ10, and it has helped me considerably. Did they check your D as well? That can also cause nasty calf cramps if your vitamin D is low.
10:11 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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I have been on 4000mg of D a day for a couple years now. So good there. I think I will try the CoQ10. It is not that expensive and it cannot hurt at this point. Thanks.
10:22 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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Thank you. I guess I just need to tough it out for a few more days. Cannabis would certainly help if I had a supply source here.
07:46 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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Rob Pare
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In my own case the muscle effects diminished fairly soon (2-3 weeks). Just my experience.
05:41 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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I am hoping so for me. But woke up this morning with a nasty aching in my left calf. ☹️
05:51 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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L Geisenest
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I have no personal experience or advice, but I did see several articles regarding it. Here is one from the Mayo Clinic. I hope you find quick relief.

“ Statin-induced myopathy. Some research suggests that CoQ10 might help ease the muscle weakness and pain sometimes associated with taking statins.”
05:40 PM - Feb 14, 2024 (Edited)
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L Geisenest
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05:42 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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Thanks for the links.
05:52 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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Karen Dykstra
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Im on a low dose statin and havent encountered it but many do. Ask your physician for a different medicine.
05:40 PM - Feb 14, 2024
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