Experiences with

Statins

I take 40 mg atorvastatin daily, is there evidence to show any effect on pc.

Just been offered statins but not because of cholesterol and weighing up the pros and cons as the doctor has also told me taking it increases the chances of me developing diabetes. Wondered if you have any information about the side effects?

Hi been on statins for 2 months iam not tolerating them .woke up dizzy .my aching arms and hips not good.They all say you must take them but I know my own body. I've cut down on lots of stuff so hopefully change of diet helps.

I have held off with statins for few years and have recently been having cholesterol drinks to try to lower level. My cholesterol level has fallen gradually but is still 6.2.

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 ,

Hi Can I please ask, if anybody takes a K2 vitamin and statins? I ask as i've been led to believe that K2 vitamin directly moves the calcium directly into the bones and not straight into the arteries. I've also read that if you take statins with this vitamin it stops it from doing this task??

v=0MSNUjQt0u0 I find it fascinating that doctors are aware that statins don't work on dialysis patients, even the KDIGO guidelines say not to prescribe them, and yet doctors still will go ahead and lower LDL using statins. I know I am on one ...

my cholesterol is not high but because my diabetes and high blood pressure drs have recommended statins should I take these I’ve heard side effects not sure what to do

The pooled estimates showed that exposure to hydrophilic statins was not associated with the incidence of PCA .., while the incidence of PCA was significantly decreased in populations exposed to lipophilic statins compared with the nonexposed group .., mainly in Western countries ...

Statins May Help Reduce Strokes Related to Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) New research finds that taking statins may help reduce the risk of stroke in people who have atrial fibrillation. This is an interesting article with implications for those with Afib.

I have fibromyalgia, which gives me this, so am hoping statins don’t aggravate it. The pharmacist said people don’t realise that statins affect magnesium in the body and you need extra. Any thoughts on this?

The last few years,with statins being so cheap..the nurse @ my GP asks to see me & then offers statins.Up til now I've always declined,but yesterday agreed as she insisted 'we have to get theze levels down' I have just collected the meds Atorvastin 20mg & read the leaflet & it 'puts me off' as the surgery

If it is then - given it is a natural consequence - statins seems to be the ONLY answer. Is that correct? I also read that statins can reverse arterial plaque - is that correct?

All diagnosed and treated privately , my useless G P phones to increase my statins ! Cholesterol 5.6. Yes a bit high but has never mentioned or asked about my general health. I am convinced they are on a bonus scheme for prescribing statins !

Statins yes or no. I take a 15mg statin and blame every pain I get on them, so I stop for a while and then start again, am I stupid doing this I really want to take them but can't seem to get going.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/statins/considerations/ For me personally the issue is people are frequently already being treated with statins long before a diagnosis of hypothyroidism has ever been made.

Is it safe to take statin whilst on hydroxy 500mg daily? Thank you

As for brain fog and memory loss, don’t get me started on them 🤣 For years I have believed statins were toxic…… well, it turns out they are for me! 3 days of not taking them and I am returning to normal. i am now exploring other options through diet and exercise.

Hi, I’ve just had my results from a health check I have raised cholesterol, the Dr is suggesting I go on Statin tablets. I am taking 1100 mg of Gabapentin, any advice please.

I do not want to take Statins and now feel there is hope. Encouraging - high cholesterol = longer life span Statins can lead to shorter life span. Hmm - now to convince the GP. :-)