Looks like I have to start taking them. Anyone else taking them? What do you think, good or bad? Thanks.
bigboss
Moderator
If you've been advised statins, take them.
It’s looking that way, I just had my annual health checkup and my cholesterol is high again! Pretty sure is my medication that has caused it. Find out on the phone in a couple of weeks from my GP, it looks like she wants me to go on them.
jjbomber
Well-known member
My friend was on them. It ended up that he couldn't even walk down the garden path. He's now on Ezetimibe tablets. Much better, no side effects. However they are very expensive and not many doctors will sanction them for their patients.
bigboss
Moderator
Ezetimibe is inferior to statin, and so used only in people who can't tolerate statins or experience side effects like your friend. Cost is not a reason.
Used in conjunction with statins as well. Mom takes a statin and Zetia ( Ezetimibe ).
I've been on statins for a little over 10 years. My cholesterol is only borderline without them but I have a family history of heart disease so I started taking them in my mid 30s. I have no side effects at all but I only take a low dose. 10mg of Atorvastatin. I've seen more than one doctor say most of the population should be on them just as a preventative so it's not at all something I mind taking.
My cholesterol was borderline a year ago too. I will have to ask my parents about our family history with heart disease.
No heart disease or high cholesterol in the family it's clearly my medication that's caused it. I found out that it is 6.1 which I think is high risk territory although not too bad. I find out in a week what will happen.
Al ears
Well-known member
More than 6.3 is considered high risk, I would suggest you are borderline, however don't concern yourself if statins are recommended.
buzz_lightclick
Well-known member
Does it fluctuate then? If not I am not sure why you haven’t too. Might be because I am obese too!My cholesterol is 6.3 but they’ve never said to go on statins?
And on lots of cholesterol gaining tablets.
buzz_lightclick
Well-known member
It was 5.9 last year so going up, I think it's been around 6 in years previous to that. My diet isn't the best, too many takeaways etc, and have done much less exercise this year than normal due to the lockdowns. It can be brought back down with lifestyle changes apparently.Does it fluctuate then? If not I am not sure why you haven’t too. Might be because I am obese too!
I have decided not to take them. I am enough medication as it is with all of their side effects enough is enough for me personally.
bigboss
Moderator
I would recommend you take it. You would be at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke.
bigboss
Moderator
It doesn't depend on an absolute value. Lot of factors are taken into consideration, using QRISK3 assessment tool.My cholesterol is 6.3 but they’ve never said to go on statins?
buzz_lightclick
Well-known member
Ok thanks, it's never even been mentioned with me, maybe it will be in future if it continues to creep up.
Feel more positive today about it and I will take after my main meal today. Thanks guys.
bigboss
Moderator
Atorvastatin 20mg once a day for 8 weeks then have another blood test. The prescription is on repeat though.
buzz_lightclick
Well-known member
Give it 2-3 weeks before assessing any side effects.Took one about half an hour ago and feel fine.
All going really well now. I had initial headaches but they’ve gone now and I am not sleeping as much during the day anymore!
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