Statins

[Tigglypoo]

Hello I've just been put on statins altrvastatin 20mg month in to taking them and my legs are throbing ,once I get walking their ok ,soon as I stop they throb .cud it be the statins ,sud I change or stick it out another month ,

[Captain_Birdseye]

Let your doctor know, they might be able to switch meds, or advise how long to wait it out

[Tigglypoo in reply to Captain_Birdseye]

Thank you I try wait bit longer see if it gets better .thanks for replying

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Dear You

Unfortunately a lot of medication has these side effects even if you have never suffered before with them.

Make a note { keep a diary } when this happens and contact your Drs, there are many forms of drugs that do the same job without side effects.

It can be hit and miss.

I normally wait 6/8 weeks personally to see if the side effects calm once my system is used to them.

But please don't suffer when there are alternatives especially with bulk standard medication.

Hope you get it sorted

Take care.