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Fibre is great but it's worth noting that the LDL-C reduction is much greater & more reliable with statins. It's certainly not the case that everybody will be able to get LDL-C / non-HDL-C to their target levels using only fibre and other lifestyle measures.
Fibre is great but it's worth noting that the LDL-C reduction is much greater & more reliable with statins. It's certainly not the case that everybody will be able to get LDL-C / non-HDL-C to their target levels using only fibre and other lifestyle measures.
I realise that, but for those who really can't tolerate statins, and are not taking them consistently, hopefully diet changes, cholesterol lowering drinks and soluble fibre can help
My other half who is not diabetic has tried both atorvastatin and simvastatin but suffered muscle weakness and leg pains so stopped taking them and the problem improved pretty quickly. His cholesterol has never been particularly high but apparently the LDL is higher than desirable according to the clinical pharmacist he had a review with a few days ago.
They have prescribed bempedoic acid (Nilemdo) but reading the info sheet is says common side effects are pains and anaemia and increased uric acid.
Does anyone have experience of this medication.
Maybe try a proactive spread. My husband takes it just in the mornings with his toast ( he’s not diabetic) and it seems to work for him.
Good luck.
I won’t take it, from what I gather the body makes it and food has some part to play but not much. As we age we need it, our brain needs it and women tend to need more. There is a lot of information to be had.
But it will be your personal decision.
It's early days on ezetimibe but so far no sign of the nausea and runs that are a known side effect. However, tiredness is another known side effect, and I have been feeling the need for a nap most afternoons. Or it could just be my age!!!!!
