Reviewer: granny, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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When I was unable to tolerate stating drugs my doctor recommended red yeast rice. After taking it a for over two months I am experiencing the same side effects as statin drugs! Legs ache so bad it hurts to walk. Arms and neck pain as bad. I will stop taking today and take my chances with high cholesterol which I have had all my life and I am a retired senior.

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When I was unable to tolerate stating drugs my doctor recommended red yeast rice. After taking it a for over two months I am experiencing the same side effects as statin drugs! Legs ache so bad it hurts to walk. Arms and neck pain as bad. I will stop taking today and take my chances with high cholesterol which I have had all my life and I am a retired senior.
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Reviewer: Vicki S, 45-54 Female (Consumer)

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I took 1200 mg RYR at bedtime for one month. During this time I developed severe leg cramps. I also had stomach cramps and I developed a rash on my face. Fatigue followed. I stopped taking it and all symptoms went away. I did not know about the possible side effects until just prior to discontinuing the supplement. I was attributing the problems to my diet and exercise regimen. It turned out to b ... Show Full Comment

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I took 1200 mg RYR at bedtime for one month. During this time I developed severe leg cramps. I also had stomach cramps and I developed a rash on my face. Fatigue followed. I stopped taking it and all symptoms went away. I did not know about the possible side effects until just prior to discontinuing the supplement. I was attributing the problems to my diet and exercise regimen. It turned out to be the RYR. I was not able to tolerate it long enough to have my cholesterol rechecked. I used Nature's Bounty from Walgreens.
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Reviewer: Kirida, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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Frequent urination, headaches, sunburn sensation on scalp, bloating, cramping and gas, flushed, and my blood pressure dropped to 80-90s over 60s.

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Frequent urination, headaches, sunburn sensation on scalp, bloating, cramping and gas, flushed, and my blood pressure dropped to 80-90s over 60s.
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Reviewer: Homeflash, 45-54 Male (Consumer)

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I heard so many wonder about RYR, but it didn't work quite well or the way I expected for me. I have taken it for 2 months (2400mg a day), My ldl was 157 and only dropped to 146. 11 points only. Besides, I have been taking fish oil at the same time and for a year long, I think fish oil did the trick rather than RYR. My triglycerides wad down 137 points .. I don't think RYR affected tha ... Show Full Comment

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I heard so many wonder about RYR, but it didn't work quite well or the way I expected for me. I have taken it for 2 months (2400mg a day), My ldl was 157 and only dropped to 146. 11 points only. Besides, I have been taking fish oil at the same time and for a year long, I think fish oil did the trick rather than RYR. My triglycerides wad down 137 points .. I don't think RYR affected that.
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Reviewer: mary.nc252, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)

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