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Jus started red yeast rice 2x daily with fish oil 2x daily. having heart palpitations. red yeast rice causing this? didn't have before.
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Not likely.: However, since there is little benefit to ryr consider stopping it and see what happens.
Answered 12/27/2013
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Unlikely: Red yeast rice is equivalent to 5mg of lovastatin. It could cause muscle aches and liver damage, but you won't notice this after only two days. Consult with your doctor regarding palpitations ; it would be reasonable to get bloodwork, and an ekg, as well as a holter monitor.
Answered 5/22/2014
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