My cholesterol is raised with low thyroid function (half taken out) & low vit D (cholecalciferol) - on Thyroid UK this is a common association/marker.
My work colleague is prescribed statins (along with other meds) & has joint pain & I've read statins don't really work for females (Dr Malcolm Kendrick). There's also natural statin in red rice.
Q Do the benefits of statins outweigh the side-effects for females?
Q What are the side-effects on statins?
Q How many experience side-effects, (% reported)?
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Side effects from coming off Statins
In the community, what side effects have people had from statins - and are there particularly side effects more common with particular meds.
Atorvastatin side effects?
Help with side effects
When will atorvastatin side effects subside?