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Long-term statin therapy precautions

Any precautions to be taken if you are on long term statins?

Not really, unless you begin to develop known side effects such as muscle aches. If so few things can be considered: a) Use of Coenzyme Q (Co Q 10) b) supplementing with Vitamin D if levels are low Above two strategies work for some. If side effects remain bothersome, consider switching to a different statin

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