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August 13, 2025
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While statins can potentially worsen MG symptoms in some people, it's important to note that not everyone with MG has negative reactions to them. The decision about cholesterol management should be made carefully with your healthcare team.

If you need to avoid statins, your doctor can help develop an alternative treatment Show Full Answer

While statins can potentially worsen MG symptoms in some people, it's important to note that not everyone with MG has negative reactions to them. The decision about cholesterol management should be made carefully with your healthcare team.

If you need to avoid statins, your doctor can help develop an alternative treatment plan that may include:

• Lifestyle modifications like diet changes
• Regular exercise (as tolerated with your MG)
• Other cholesterol-lowering medications that don't interact with MG It's crucial to have an open discussion with your healthcare provider about your specific situation. They can closely monitor your symptoms if a statin is tried, or adjust your medication if symptoms worsen. The key is finding the right balance between managing your cholesterol while keeping your MG symptoms stable.

August 13, 2025
A MGteam Member

I have been on Rosuvastatin 40mg and zetia for a few years. I was diagnosed with gMG just 6 months ago. Mostly ocular symptoms but extreme fatigue and achy all over. After doing a deep dive into MG dos and don’t I decided to discontinue the statin to see how I feel. After about a week I regained some of my energy and not nearly as achy. I’ll talk to my doctor about switching to Repatha to control my cholesterol.

November 3, 2025
A MGteam Member

I also was diagnosed with very high cholesterol. My cardiologist would not put me on a statin because of my MG. So I take the prescription Vascepa & use a weekly injection called Repatha. The combination has halved my cholesterol numbers thankfully. They are still elevated but much better than before!

August 14, 2025
A MGteam Member

Hi I take ezetimebe and I’ve been fine

August 13, 2025

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