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Atorvastatin

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nehrux
nehrux

Taking Sylvester 40mg for 2 years and before that 80 mg for 10 yrs. Can I reduce it to 20mg due recent leg pain

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  • loxie
    loxie nehrux

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    Had you no pain or muscle issues whilst on the higher dose for all that time?  My personal view on statins is that they are a menace, so reducing them would be my choice but you need to make the decision based on your own circumstances.  
  • sue162
    sue162 nehrux

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    You could try it I aren’t sure if you can snap these pills or not I would get a smaller dose one, it’s up to you at the end of the day.  They definately have side effects even the lower dose.  I was on 20mg and came off them.
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