The miracle of statin drugs!

[cyber-sibes]

i'm glad you posted this. my doctor wants me to go get my cholesterol checked, but I don't want to have to take drugs or anything. Will take up some of your suggestions.

[Craftlady]

Hubby was on Lipitor and had no problems. With a major weight reduction and his diet change he no longer had to take it. He was border line and after all the changes the medication was no longer needed.

Several other family members are currently on a statin for several years now with no problems, only 1 had problems and once they were switched to another cholestral medication everything was fine.

Everyone is different and thus reacts differently. Speaking with ones doctor and pharmacist is the best advise, I can put out there for people. Also, if anyone does have problems to report them to their doctor.

[moosmom]

Laura's Babies,

My OB-GYN put me on Lipitor. My cholesterol was 260. I was on it for 3 weeks and my joints ached to where I couldn't bend them! I had really bad abdominal pain too. I went off it and have never felt better. I refuse to take any medication that makes me feel worse than I already do.