Dear Paul, thank you for your question. It does sound like you are intolerant to the statin drugs. Although statins are highly effective at reducing elevated cholesterol levels, other medications that could be used include niacin and cholestyramine. You may want to check with your physician about using one of these alternative medications. I hope you find this information useful.
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