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50 Shades Of Blue

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4. Yes! I also developed bad side effects from statins and my doctor prescribed Zetia. I eventually had side effects

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Thu Nov 23, 2023, 10:20 PM

Nov 2023

from Zetia too - not muscle weakness (got that from atorvastatin, which just about crippled my left foot), but soreness in my arms and shoulders. My doctor (family practitioner) didn't think Zetia caused issues like that but I started going to a cardiologist who said Zetia could cause problems similar to statins.

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Anyone taking Zetia? My doctor prescribed at my last visit and I have been [View all] japple Nov 2023 OP

I took statins for YEARS and all was OK. Then I went on Vytorin (combo zetia/simvastatin) MOMFUDSKI Nov 2023 #1

I am on three cholesterol drugs. Zetia happens to be one of them. Gore1FL Nov 2023 #2

Zetia rso Nov 2023 #3

Yes! I also developed bad side effects from statins and my doctor prescribed Zetia. I eventually had side effects 50 Shades Of Blue Nov 2023 #4