Statin change

[Cambsgirl]

I had been on 80mg Atorvastaton following a SCA and HA in. 2019. Following fatigue and muscle aches my GP advised a weeks breaks which turned into nearly a month because I felt great not taking them. When I finally managed to get another GP appointment they have now put me on 10mg pravastatin. As happy as I am to go onto a much lower dose my body is not coping well, feeling very tired. Is this a normal reaction to changes in statins?

[Bush73]

Morning I too had major muscle aches and fatigue whilst taking Atorvastatin 80 mg reduced to 20mg then stopped

Felt great after three weeks so was suggested Rosuvastatin low dose 5mg

Within one week muscle aches and cramping returned

So stopped taking the statin five days ago nearly back to normal more energy and muscles feel ok

Must have read all their is on statins !

I’m sure they do a great job for controlling most people’s cholesterol but and I really mean BUT some people just can’t tolerate them

So I shall not be taking a statin again and will do my best to control my cholesterol

Decided quality of life sometimes out ways a possible risk of plaque

I hope you are well soon

Best

Vic