[sparklite2]

I take Co-Q-10 and until just recently, statins. After increasingly sore shoulder muscles that left me feeling like a cripple, I stopped the statins two weeks ago. Already, there is some relief from the muscle aches. Unless my doctor lays serious consequences on me, I don’t intend to go back on statins.

[freeangel]

Niacin is also an alternative to statins. My IDC doc was on statins and he came up lame. ‘Found Niacin instead. I’m trying it now.

[AnotherUnixGeek]

I take Co-Q-10 and until just recently, statins. After increasingly sore shoulder muscles that left me feeling like a cripple, I stopped the statins two weeks ago. Already, there is some relief from the muscle aches. Unless my doctor lays serious consequences on me, I don’t intend to go back on statins.

It'd be interesting to see some detailed studies, however. I experienced the muscle soreness and fatigue as well, and the CoQ10 seemed to help, though it didn't relieve the soreness altogether. I honestly can't say that this wasn't a placebo effect, however. I'll try to see if any studies have been done on this.

It goes without saying that a study and recommendation which would eliminate the supply of statin medications by the NHS would save it a good deal of money.

[LouAvul]

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