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Cannot take statins due to muscle pain & slightly elevated ana. current md wants me on zetia or livalo (pitavastatin). i'm afraid of muscle pain again. can i say no?
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Yes, of course.: You are fully in charge of your body. Sometimes we as physicians are very focused on pharmaceutical options, but if it is not a life threatening issue then you are fully authorized to pursue more tolerable options such as dietary changes, supplements, herbals, etc.
Answered 3/14/2013
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