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  • What are statins, and how safe are they?

    From Mike Dippel@999:1/1 to All on Friday, October 17, 2025 12:41:30
    Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that block an enzyme involved in cholesterol
    production, helping reduce LDL and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke.

    They�re generally considered safe for most people, though some may experience muscle
    pain, liver enzyme changes, or digestive issues.

    Your thoughts?

    Mike Dippel

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  • From Amessyroom@999:1/66 to Mike Dippel on Friday, October 17, 2025 22:34:12
    Re: What are statins, and how safe are they?
    By: Mike Dippel to All on Fri Oct 17 2025 12:41 pm

    Statins are cholesterol-lowering drugs that block an enzyme involved in chol production, helping reduce LDL and lower the risk of heart attack or stroke. Your thoughts?
    I have taken a few and had the muscle pain in my legs. But the one I'm on now seems to work well, and no muscle pain. Now I have knee joint pain due to bone on bone joint/arthritis.

    Also think I'm developing something, or my weight is causing pain in the tops of my feet quite often. I've tested for gout before and came back negative; but my father had it so wonder ... others have said neuropathy can cause such pain. So I guess I'll have to check that out next.
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