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Reviewer: Dee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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The medication did not lower my cholesterol. Plus, the side effects were loss of mental concentration with memory loss and my fingernails began to lift from the fingernail bed. I couldn't even put on a necklace without my fingernails lifting.
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Reviewer: kenstar23, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I have been taking this drug for about 10 years. it has effectively controlled my total cholesterol and LDL. When I first starting taking this drug I had fairly significant hip and back pain. My doctor suggested I take CoQ10 which helped significantly,. I now take ubiquinol which is the more effective form of CoQ10...50 mg morning and evening.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I had a near stoke event and my doctor started me on this, and so far I have had zero problems taking this drug.
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Reviewer: Toni, 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have been taking 20mg for almost 1 year has lowered cholesterol. However, the extremely painful throbbing in hips at night keeps me up and have muscle weaknes. I could not figure out the hip pain til read reviews online. Thought it was mattress and is not. This med makes you feel older with the weakness. Done with statins
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Reviewer: RussH, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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I've taken this for over 10yrs and am very satisfied with the results. Started with a level of 260 and now am down to 180. No side effects that others have mentioned. Better than having clogged arteries and stroke!
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