Anyone take Atorvastatin?

Been taking Astorvastatin for about a year. Positive side effects for me are no migraines and reduced blood pressure so win win for me. Try them and see, you might be surprised

Not suitable for people with pre/diabetes or liver problems. Hopefully a GP or consultant will check all this before prescribing.

I’ve tried two brands of statins but unfortunately they seem to trigger optical migraines.

I don’t think you can put really bad wind down to old age!

Elizabeth27

I think most people over 50 take it, I have been for years with no side effects.

I do wonder if the side effects that people report are due to the aches and pains of old age rather than the medication.

Not all the time, when my DH was on statins he was 60 and ended up crippled using 2 sticks to walk, he came of them now he is 72 and runs 2 charity shops he needs new knees but can still work and walk better than he did on the statins - so not always old age

eazybee

I have taken Atorvastatin since 2017 following a slight stroke and have had no side effects whatsoever.
If it has been prescribed for you take it, and if you think you are experiencing side effects consult your doctor and you will be prescribed a different one.

Exactly the same for me, I had a mini stroke ( TIA) in August and put on both blood thinners and Atorvastatin a couple of weeks later as my cholesterol was just over 6. My GP said he would not normally prescribe statins for cholesterol at that level ( would look at weight loss, diet and life style changes first) but has agreed with the stroke consultant this time. I also have high blood pressure so those meds were tweaked at the same time.

I’m 65 and the Stroke consultant said that most people over 40 should be on statins!

I have had no noticeable side effects and am grateful to have had very prompt treatment from the NHS following my TIA and subsequent sight problems so will take every medication they suggest.

I believe the current advice is that they are only given after a heart attack or stroke and before 65. One of the GP at our practice is keen on prescribing statins luckily the consultant didn’t think I needed them.

I saw that nose bleeds are one of the side effects some people suffer, but overall I think I’m going to give them a go. Did your doctor change your prescription Kate?

Sorry to be a fly in the ointment but they gave me horrendous to nosebleeds. Never again!

It's got to be a life saver for our future
I had a reading of 8.1 in September pur on the same statins as you have mentioned and last week had a reading of 5 so I'm delighted and privileged to be given a chance to live a healthy life

Reluctantly started taking it two years ago. Cholesterol was 8+ I’m on 40mgs but not had a blood test to check what results are now. No side effects apart from wind!

I have taken Atorvastatin since 2017 following a slight stroke and have had no side effects whatsoever.
If it has been prescribed for you take it, and if you think you are experiencing side effects consult your doctor and you will be prescribed a different one.

Thank you for all your replies. It is very reassuring to read how many of you have done well on this drug, and had few, or no side effects. I think I shall start the tablets after Christmas, no point in tempting fate and starting today or on Christmas Day.
Thank you again for your very helpful replies.

I was started on Atorvastatin but had very swollen feet and ankles which is apparently a well known side effect. I am now on Simvastatin with no problem but have to confess I do have wind far more than before.
I hadn’t connected the two.

My husband has been on it quite some time and no obvious side effects. Doesn't appear to give him extra wind but it would probably be difficult to tell lol

Hi my DH been taking it for years due to family history of cardiac problems, he has no side effects.
I’m a nurse and I honestly feel this stuff saves lives-stroke and heart attack can be life ending or life limiting, any preventative measures are REALLY a worth trying.

I had to change my statin twice before Atorvastatin and I’ve been on it 7 yrs with no side effects my cholesterol is now 3.5 down from 7+ so it’s been good for me.

I have recently started on it. No side effects.

I've been on it for about six months. No side effects whatsoever.

Been on Atorvastatin since 2007, when my cholesterol level was 7 as well. It has been a steady 3.5 for as long as I can remember----even with the lashings of Lurpak on the crumpets and everything else Possibly windy now and again but a small price to pay for clear arteries.

I only take 25mgs, hospital wanted me to take 40mgs on account of mum's history but I refused that amount, and the best time to take it is at bedtime so that it doesn't cause upset and can do its job properly of cleaning the pipes

I’ve been taking them for nearly thirty years now. My cholesterol is very high without them, as was my parents who both died of heart attacks. They make me stiff but I would rather that than a stroke so I put up with it. I was put on a higher dose at one stage but I couldn’t cope with the stiffness and side effects so I compromise on a low dose but it is still worth it for me. I tried dieting and taking a lot of that margarine that is supposed to lower your levels but neither worked except in a very minor way. My daughter has high cholesterol now but she won’t take them. A matter of choice .

Although I have low chlorestoral, clear ateries, no leaky valves, etcI was put on it after my first heart attack, as a precautionary measure. No side effects here.

I was started on Atorvastatin, but it gave me itchy ankles! I understand it's a strong one. I'm now on simvastatin which is fine, no side effects whatsoever, and my cholesterol level is now down to 4.5.

I had dreadful side effects from this statin.
Constipation, wind and muscle cramps.
I’m now on Pravastatin without any side effects.

Morning Maddyone, my husband has been on it since having a double transplant 11 years ago. He doesn't have any side effects apart from slight problem with wind.