Advice on taking Statins

I was prescribed statins, but caused my feet to swel. so was advised to stop taking them.

Yep. Been there got the t ?. Recent irritating research has coined the phrase “nocebo” effect. It means that the patient has read /heard “stories”..or simply read the leaflet that comes with the meds and begins to have symptoms described in the contraindications and side effects. This, the research implies is the case for most who complain, with a few who suffer genuine muscle problems. When I explained my reasons for none compliance it was basically met with : which is worse, feeling ? or another heart attack?

Not all statins cause side effects. Discuss with your GP to find one which suits you.

I stopped taking them because of the pains they caused in my legs.

I had to stop taking them, I took them at night and would wake with every part of my body cramped and aching. It would wear off as the day went on, and be back again the next morning.

I never had any aches and pains before statins and since stopping I don’t have any. In fact today I’m up and down the ladder painting the bedroom. Gransnet while I’m waiting for it to dry?