Statins

I have been having an annual blood test, as is standard practise for older patients. A couple of years ago, I was told that my cholesterol was too high and I would have to take statins. There was no questions about lifestyle or diet. I refused and , although my doctor keeps trying to persuade me, I shall continue to refuse.
The drug companies want as many people as possible to take regular medication, whether or not it is the best choice for them.

I have tried server all but the leg pains were a bad side affect. It’s no good if your mobility is affected that’s no good for stroke prevention either?

Lynker

So sorry to hear about your husband Iam64. I am slim, I exercise regularly and I eat healthily. I was surprised that my cholesterol was high and I have wondered about coming off them now that it is reduced. However my mum had high cholesterol. She also had a triple heart bypass and then vascular dementia. She also spent 7 years of her life in care. I will follow medical advice to reduce my risks.

Thank you.

I’m slim, walk lots and when my cholesterol was first high according to my rheumatologist, at 5.7 that was acceptable for what she called ‘normal people, not for her patients
My mums was 8.7, going on the anti cholesterol diet brought it to 8. Some of it is genetic- take the drugs 😉

SparklyGrandma

I have tried server all but the leg pains were a bad side affect. It’s no good if your mobility is affected that’s no good for stroke prevention either?

Did you have the liver enzymes checked to know if it was the statins? Simple to do.

I was told I should take statins because my cholesterol level was high. But part of my high- just over 5- is caused by a high level of good cholesterol . I'm exercising, changing my diet and trying to lose a little weight. My health otherwise is excellent and my female relatives lived mostly into their 90s,. So I think I'll just carry on until my next check up.I can't see how a level of 5.4 made up of 2.4 good and 3 bad is the same as a level of 5.4 made up of 1 good and 4 bad.

My brother has taken statins for years with no side effects so I was expecting the same results when I was prescribed statins. No such luck, I had aching muscles and brain fog. I tried four different statins with same results. I now take Ezetimbe instead of statins. I have had no problems with this. If you are having problems ask your doctor if you can try this. It works on cholesterol in a different way and isn't quite as effective as statins but it does the job well enough for me. My cardiologist is quite happy for me to use Ezetimbe instead of statins.

I've been taking statins for over 10 years with no ill effects. They save lives. My GP told me that most aches and pains are not related to statins. She said patients on statins occasionally experience pain but only in relation to the large muscles.

I have been taking statins for at least 15 years with no obvious ill effects. I asked my GP if I could reduce the dosage and he agreed. I take a low dose and always at night.