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A Better Beta Blocker and Statin

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frank38593
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Hello, I had a heart attack in 2001 and was given Metropolol. It gave me severe side effects one being depression the other fatigue.

I proactively researched this and found a more cardiac specific beta blocker called Bisoprolol. While there is still some fatigue it is far less. It tends to be more expensive but I highly recommend those interested explore this option.

Regarding statins; after more proactive research I have landed on 10mg of Rosuvastatin. This is after extensive experience with the popular others. I was initially given 40mg, this put me on the floor unable to get to the bathroom with back pain.

I have just recovered from a highly strained gluteus medius. The pain of this was an easy 10. Recovery was stalled. I stopped the Rosuvastatin and I am nearly fully recovered and the pain improved in about 32 hours after discontinuation. I feel so much better on the whole I am very reluctant to reintroduce it at any dosage.

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