FabGuys.com forum: Cholesterol Statins

By *onyercock OP Man
over a year ago

sittingbourne

I’ve got high cholesterol and been prescribed Statins . Any other guys take them for cholesterol and what, if any, side effects did you experience?

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By *tephanieTVbtmTV/TS
over a year ago

skewen

Been taking them for about 2 years. No side effects whatsoever

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By *0yguyMan
over a year ago

Cumberland

Everyone over 50 should be on statins. Good preventive medicine.

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By *ookingFor...Man
over a year ago

West Sussex

I've not noticed any side effects.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

No side effects at all here, and it's cut my cholesterol levels in half so win-win for me.

Muscle pain seems to be the main side effect for some though.

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By *anintrousersMan
over a year ago

Widnes

I've been on them for about a year and I've never had a problem.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve been on statins fo a few years, I think I’ve had achy legs, it’s only mild and not bad enough to out the benefits.

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By *tephen_b50Man
over a year ago

Bristol

Had them for 2 years. No problems at all.

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By *orny-MidsMan
over a year ago

Moray

No issues at all

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By *ldergent321Man
over a year ago

Lancing

Been on them 12 years with no problems

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By *az65attentionCoolMan
over a year ago

warrington

Gave loads of cramps in my legs don’t take them now

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By *illyboy52Man
over a year ago

Copthorne

Been on them for over 10 years. My cholesterol is now fine and had no side effects.

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By *ade crossTV/TS
over a year ago

chiselhurst

Been on them for 20 years no side effects apart from super low cholesterol

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By *ittlelad69Man
over a year ago

Chesterfield

"I’ve got high cholesterol and been prescribed Statins . Any other guys take them for cholesterol and what, if any, side effects did you experience?"

Been on them for around 2 years only side effect I’ve had was leg pains but went away after 2 months

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By *ature pa cockMan
over a year ago

Southam

Eight years with no issues I’ve noticed

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By *cb63Man
over a year ago

reading

Didn't work for me, wasn't the right mix with other medicines.

On something very similar that isn't a statin but does the same job. If not sure speak with your doctor.

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By *nowy888Man
over a year ago

Caernarfon

Been on them for 15 years no effects so far.

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By *ello 1000Man
over a year ago

Lincolnshire

No problems for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been taking them since my heart attack in 2018 - side effects muscle wastage , loss of strength , muscular pain .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Didn't work for me, wasn't the right mix with other medicines.

On something very similar that isn't a statin but does the same job. If not sure speak with your doctor."

I asked my doctor to prescribe an alternative,due to side effects.,was told o alternative ?

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By *rselicker69Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

I've been taking them for 25 years and first ones I was on gave really bad cramps in my legs and feet.but that was common then.no problem now.if your on stains my advice is keep out the cold.cold thickens your blood

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Didn't work for me, wasn't the right mix with other medicines.

On something very similar that isn't a statin but does the same job. If not sure speak with your doctor.

I asked my doctor to prescribe an alternative,due to side effects.,was told o alternative ? "

There are plenty of alternatives to statins.

Hopefully the admins will allow this link to the NHS high cholesterol treatment page...

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-cholesterol/medicines-for-high-cholesterol/#:~:text=Other%20medicines%20for%20high%20cholesterol,as%20alirocumab%2C%20evolocumab%20and%20inclisiran

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been on them 5+ years no side effects

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By *q oralistMan
over a year ago

Torquay

Been on Atorvastatin since 2004. 10mg no side effects medics increased the dose to 40mg and /I had some bad nose bleeds, read the leaflet and yes statin can cause that. Told them and agreed that the dose should be reduced back to 20mg about five years ago had no problems since.

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By *fourjMan
over a year ago

Here, there or somewhere nearish March

I’m on Atorvastatin. Often woken up with excruciating leg cramps. I’ll go back to my GP now I’ve read the comments here. Thanks everyone.

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By *umlikerMan
over a year ago

Cottam

Been on 20mg Atorvastatin for 7 or 8 years. Two minor side effects, joint pains and my boobs have grown a bit. Dont mind the boobs bit as love them sucked and played with.

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By *0yguyMan
over a year ago

Cumberland

"Been on 20mg Atorvastatin for 7 or 8 years. Two minor side effects, joint pains and my boobs have grown a bit. Dont mind the boobs bit as love them sucked and played with."

Sorry pal - both “side effects” of getting older. Most likely nothing to do with statins. The most common effect of statins is that you DO get older.

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By *iverallen2020Man
over a year ago

hexham

since taken them my cock seams to be harder or is it just me

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By *0yguyMan
over a year ago

Cumberland

"since taken them my cock seams to be harder or is it just me "

I think if that were generally the case more guys would be queuing up for statins.

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By *adbod22Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

I was prescribed statins last year, and I started taking them, but I found each night my sleep was disrupted having the need to pee! I just stopped them. I am thinking of going back to my GP again.

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By *0yguyMan
over a year ago

Cumberland

"I was prescribed statins last year, and I started taking them, but I found each night my sleep was disrupted having the need to pee! I just stopped them. I am thinking of going back to my GP again."

Again sorry pal, getting up in the night for a pee is just another part of getting older

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By *adbod22Man
over a year ago

Birmingham

"I was prescribed statins last year, and I started taking them, but I found each night my sleep was disrupted having the need to pee! I just stopped them. I am thinking of going back to my GP again.

Again sorry pal, getting up in the night for a pee is just another part of getting older"

Can statins increase the risk of diabetes?

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By *ompeytopMan
over a year ago

Chichester

"Everyone over 50 should be on statins. Good preventive medicine."

Bad advice, one reason not to trust forums!

Not everyone over 50 should be on statins. Some people will need statins some will never need them.

I heard from a cardiologist that if you get to 80 with no heart problems and are on statins then stop taking them.

Many people suffer side effects from taking statins. Muscle pain being the most common.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not a problem up to now.

I'll know from next lot of blood tests if they are working on my cholesterol

Peeing in night no difference, can still put fire out with amount I pee lol

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By *arti G xTV/TS
over a year ago

Chandlers Ford

Was put on them just before Xmas, had side effects, tingling in arms,dizzy, phoned doctors told them wasn't taking them, they advised to come off them for a week & then go back on them, so did & no side effects this time

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By *0yguyMan
over a year ago

Cumberland

"Everyone over 50 should be on statins. Good preventive medicine.

Bad advice, one reason not to trust forums!

Not everyone over 50 should be on statins. Some people will need statins some will never need them.

I heard from a cardiologist that if you get to 80 with no heart problems and are on statins then stop taking them.

Many people suffer side effects from taking statins. Muscle pain being the most common."

Not bad advice. Every adult who is 50 or older with at least one risk factor for heart disease should be on a statin medication. Statins are the gold standard of treatment for coronary heart disease, especially when paired with healthy lifestyle choices. If you have no risk factors such as cardiac disease by the age of 80 you don’t need statins.

The benefits of giving statins to everyone over the age of 50 would probably save the NHS money in the long run, owing to the savings in health care costs from the heart attacks and strokes prevented.

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By *airyoneABCMan
over a year ago

mid sussex

No side effects apart from a lovely low cholesterol

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By *fcdTV/TS
over a year ago

Southend

Been on them 6 months. Seems to aggravate my hiatus hernia so I get quite bad heartburn sometimes but otherwise fine.

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By *ompeytopMan
over a year ago

Chichester

Thanks for correcting that not everyone over 50 needs to be on them

Not sure if still the case but GPs were paid to prescribe them many years ago - hence why so many people are needlessly taking them

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By *lowmeMan
over a year ago

Nr Shildon

I was on astrovastatin for a few months leg and muscle pain was almost unbearable changed 3 months ago.was changed to a different statin (can't remember the name.right now) but lessened the pains a lot

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By *Vbi47Man
over a year ago

wolverhampton

I got the aches which aggravated my pre-existing back problem and they generally made me feel low, so I ditched them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I seem to remember they had a lot of bad press a fee years ago ..

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By *tella HeelsTV/TS
over a year ago

here ford shire

Antivrostatin, due to a tia

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Been on them for 1 month an no noticeable side effects

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By *onyercock OP Man
over a year ago

sittingbourne

Thanks for your feedback and private messages. I’ve started taking the pills.

As yet, no side effects.

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By *avina1953TV/TS
over a year ago

tonbridge

Been on atovastatins about 6 years 20mg, no side affects at all.

Dr explained in beginning they were more preventative against Stroke or heart attack in 10 time.

My cholesterol reading was 5.3, 6 years ago.

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By *imme99Man
over a year ago

South Gloucestershire

"Everyone over 50 should be on statins. Good preventive medicine."

Yes, let's all take medication we don't need. Great advice!

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By *ickeMan
over a year ago

watford

"Everyone over 50 should be on statins. Good preventive medicine.

Yes, let's all take medication we don't need. Great advice!"

But we do need to give us another 10 years of life be it good or bad .

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By *ickeMan
over a year ago

watford

I also been prescribed Parapropernal which is for my migraine but also helps blood flow and keeps heart going like statin so hopefully I’m on win win situation.

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By *lasgow verse 60s guyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

I have been on them for a few years. Went through a stage of severe leg cramps but have recently lost weight and that also seems to have helped the cramps

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By *opcock58Man
over a year ago

Helston

Been on them for about a year. My blood pressure is bang on for the first time in a decade and my cholesterol is normal. I occasionally get a random nose bleed and have had calf muscle cramps a couple of times. Otherwise all good.

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By *i_guy_WBayMan
over a year ago

Whitley Bay

I have been on statins for about 20 years as it turns out I have genetically high cholesterol. I was on one statin and had occasional leg cramps at night, I was moved on to Atorvastatin and have no side effects at all. Long term the benefits of statins are really worth it.

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By *tephanieuk01TV/TS
over a year ago

Lossiemouth

Was out on statins years ago and took them for about 5 years. Had a works medical and got told that should have a medical every two years. Went back to docs had medical and bloods done, got taken off them immediately, so gents get checked regularly for them as may not need them !

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By *nthony 2.0Man
over a year ago

ear Oldham

"Everyone over 50 should be on statins. Good preventive medicine."

This is true, good advice

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By *atirical DesiresMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

Taken for 4 years - no side effects.

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By *obbie300Man
over a year ago

BANGOR Co Down

Only side affects I've heard of.is getting up to me pee more at nite

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By *rMagicFingersMan
over a year ago

Bournemouth

I was put on Simvastatin in my late 30s because I had borderline-high cholesterol and family history of cholesterol-related heart problems. Had to come off them after a couple of years because of crippling Achilles tendons pain. I now manage my cholesterol levels with apple cider vinegar. Yes, it works.

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By *ompeytopMan
over a year ago

Chichester

"Everyone over 50 should be on statins. Good preventive medicine.

This is true, good advice"

No. It is not good advice.

Not everyone needs to be on stations just because you reach a certain age

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By *matisMan
over a year ago

cambridge

I now do these self-injections every two weeks. Has made a huge difference to my cholesterol levels. I was prescribed a variety of statins and statin alternatives and for me there were significant side effects, mainly muscle cramp and pains in legs to the point where I could barely walk, drive or sleep.

An excellent consultant endocrinologist told me about the alirocamb injections but had to get permission from the local Commissioning Group.

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By *ammymacMan
over a year ago

Durham

No side effects and my cholesterol is lower.

I’m sure the anti vax conspiracy theorists with qualifications in nothing will be adding their tuppence worth.

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By *lowmeMan
over a year ago

Nr Shildon

"No side effects and my cholesterol is lower.

I’m sure the anti vax conspiracy theorists with qualifications in nothing will be adding their tuppence worth. "

What absolute drivel.

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By *cunnySucker69Man
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

I have been taking them for about five years and no obvious side effects, although it is quite confusing when you look up the possible connection with ed

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By *uddles4uMan
over a year ago

Purbeck

I'm 14 years in and no problems and my cholesterol is where it should. Best to take it just before you go to bed apparently it works better. Steer clear of grapefruit like with most meds it can react.

read the info sheet in the box occasionally it will tell you what posible side effect are, and if you do have side effects the Doc will have other options

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By *waff1102Man
over a year ago

King's Lynn, Norfolk

I think I would rather eat healthier and exercise than fill my body with drugs.

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By *ryan2000Man
over a year ago

London colney

On combination statins.bern on them 14 years ...no side effects at all ...

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By *auraTV/TS
over a year ago

Rugby

I was on one statin and it affected my liver function but they changed it to simvastatin and I have no problems.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Being taking them for 2 years with no issues. Some friends say they have had aching arms now and then. My C levels are where they should be according to the doctor so can’t complaint, I also exercise regularly so for me it’s a win win.

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By *aveLondon2Man
over a year ago

nearby

"I think I would rather eat healthier and exercise than fill my body with drugs.

I’m on them but this is a very valid point

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By *astDevonGuyMan
over a year ago

East Devon

I heard they make your Willy shrink ….

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By *bonybucksMan
over a year ago

High Wycombe

I got statins for my high cholesterol 7.5 and I didn’t notice anything. But I really didn’t want to be on them and for me, it was my diet which consisted of a lot of chocolate!! I mean a lot!! I have a very sweet tooth and would eat like 6 chocolate teacakes an evening. Half a bar of Dairy Milk hazelnut every evening and was eating bad stuff like a whole packet of Batchelors Super Noodles which are high in saturated fats. I cycle 5 times a week up hill to work and that didn’t bring down the cholesterol, it really was a change in diet. I hope there’s a way you can naturally.

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By *ittlelad69Man
over a year ago

Chesterfield

"I heard they make your Willy shrink …."

Fuck me hope not or mine will be inverted

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By *ev0100Man
over a year ago

Cowes

Ezetimibe 1x 10mg/day is an alternative that's not a statin

I had to stop Statins made me ill

I was aching all over

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tried multiple types of statins and had same reaction, aches & pains, cramps(mainly in legs) and omg the dry itchy skin.

At the time was lucky to have bupa at work so saw a consultant (not a GP) & eventually I was put on fenofibrate.

This was what was used prior to statins, but whereas where statins wipe out the cholesterol, fenofibrate significantly reduces in. On upside no side effects after over 20yrs on them

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By *obcroweMan
over a year ago

stockport

Statins make me fart like an old dog.

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By *0yguyMan
over a year ago

Cumberland

"Statins make me fart like an old dog. "

Maybe it’s because you are?

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By *ickeMan
over a year ago

watford

If you take Statins you don’t have to declare on travel insurance I been told by travel insurance company as they are preventative and you won’t have high Cholesterol if you been on them for over 3 months .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I’ve got high cholesterol and been prescribed Statins . Any other guys take them for cholesterol and what, if any, side effects did you experience?"
have done for 20 yrs, no big deal, achy joints and tireness, but if you tell GP they can prescribe different ones

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By *D_SuckerTV/TS
over a year ago

Sileby

Been in them for 10 years, no side effects other than making me a gay sissy lol xxxxx

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By *iscreetly100Man
over a year ago

lancashire

Been taking them for last six months no side effects whatsoever....but then everyone reacts differently.

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By *auraTV/TS
over a year ago

Rugby

"Been in them for 10 years, no side effects other than making me a gay sissy lol xxxxx"
oh no don't say that I'll keep a look out for those side effects.

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By *arbus61Man
over a year ago

Leeds

Achy joints could be attributed to age as well been on them for 12 years no problems at all

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By *elen_uk_tvTV/TS
over a year ago

Gwynedd / Chesterfield

Was prescribed statins about 10 years ago. Finished in intensive care on a dialysis machine for 2 days after they caused rhabdomyolysis where the muscles start to breakdown and the by-products knock out the kidneys. Apparently was touch and go and have finished up with only 40% kidney function. I know I am in a minority but have respect for them - statins are not like Smarties!

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By *0yguyMan
over a year ago

Cumberland

"Was prescribed statins about 10 years ago. Finished in intensive care on a dialysis machine for 2 days after they caused rhabdomyolysis where the muscles start to breakdown and the by-products knock out the kidneys. Apparently was touch and go and have finished up with only 40% kidney function. I know I am in a minority but have respect for them - statins are not like Smarties!"

How do you know it was statins that caused the problem? Long term NSAIDs like Naproxen are a more likely cause. Did you take any other meds at all? Have you eliminated all other possibilities?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had to stop taking them as they gave terrible pains in both my knees.

Once stopped they pain went.

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By *hilipa22TV/TS
over a year ago

PRESTON

Been taking them for 6 years done no harm to mèeeeeeeee hehe

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By *ristol_Speedo_guyMan
over a year ago

Bristol

also have been diagnosed with, but not concerning high cholesterol. want to see if exercise and diet can reduce the number before going on statins

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By *L7-GAYMan
over a year ago

cirencester

Depends which one you are on. After my heart attacks I was on Atorvastatin, they caused incredible muscle, joint and bone pain, felt lethargic and had the squirts constantly. Got off them and onto rosuvastatin and not had any problems since.

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By *ub460Man
over a year ago

S. Derbys

I hadn't atrributed the severe cramps I started getting and muscle pain to Atorvastatin, was thinking I must have done something while running, but there wasn't a correlation between the exercise and the pain. I had been asked by my doctor if I'd had a reaction to the statin previously and had said 'No' as I'd not had any swelling, rash, spots, nausea feeling unwell etc.

Have been told to stop for now to see if the symptoms change. As I was on statins for a while before this started it will take time for my body to recover. Cramps do seem to have stopped and the muscle pain is not getting worse. I assume it will take a while for the muscles to recover

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By *L7-GAYMan
over a year ago

cirencester

"I hadn't atrributed the severe cramps I started getting and muscle pain to Atorvastatin, was thinking I must have done something while running, but there wasn't a correlation between the exercise and the pain. I had been asked by my doctor if I'd had a reaction to the statin previously and had said 'No' as I'd not had any swelling, rash, spots, nausea feeling unwell etc.

I was told to stop mine by the doctor, had a two week holiday from them and the pains were all gone within a week, took a little longer for my guts to settle down but all in all I was fine within a month.

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By *opcock58Man
over a year ago

Helston

Update. I have been itching like crazy for the last few weeks. Been trying to figure out what's causing it. Yesturday I stopped taking my stating tablet and this evening the itching has stopped. Not 100% sure but could well be the cause.

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By *aul 552021Man
over a year ago

wexford

Horrendous stabbing calf cramps.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Same here, it was gone in 7-10 day, yet never had problems since on the fenofibrate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is, ichy skin is one of the common side effects, along with cramps

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By *elen_uk_tvTV/TS
over a year ago

Gwynedd / Chesterfield

How do you know it was statins that caused the problem? Long term NSAIDs like Naproxen are a more likely cause. Did you take any other meds at all? Have you eliminated all other possibilities?"

Naproxen is not a more likely cause, and certainly wasn't for me as i) I was not taking any other drugs and ii) it said statins was the cause on my medical records. I tend to believe doctors.

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By *opcock58Man
over a year ago

Helston

"It is, ichy skin is one of the common side effects, along with cramps"

Now three days off them and the itchy skin is getting better. Talk to doctor next and see if a different one may be better. But they may have other side effects

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By *estberksguyMan
51 weeks ago

Newbury

Cholesterol is essential for good brain health

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

"Cholesterol is essential for good brain health "

Too much of it's not that great for anything else though.

Statins don't shut off production completely.

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By *rooozerMan
51 weeks ago

Nwk

We all have our own choices when it comes to health, but please do your own research.

My personal decision is that I will never take them

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By *onyercock OP Man
51 weeks ago

sittingbourne

Thanks for all the comments and messages

Off to GP this afternoon to find out what effect taking statins for three months has had on my cholesterol level.

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

"Thanks for all the comments and messages

Off to GP this afternoon to find out what effect taking statins for three months has had on my cholesterol level."

Good luck. They've cut mine from 6.7 to 3.9 total. I'm one of the lucky ones who doesn't suffer side effects so I'm happy 🙂

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By *rooozerMan
51 weeks ago

Nwk

It depends whether you are convinced about the link between cholesterol and atherosclerosis.

A lower cholesterol number may not necessary mean better heath.

As always do you own research and make a well informed decision about any drug offered.

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By *ovecocks100Man
51 weeks ago

oxon

I’m on them never had any side effects at all.

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By *our-slaveMan
51 weeks ago

nottingham

"We all have our own choices when it comes to health, but please do your own research.

My personal decision is that I will never take them "

Same here. I pay for a medical every year and my cholesterol, blood pressure and resting heart rate are all good. Then again I eat healthily and take lots of exercise. I’m not criticising anyone who takes statins but there are healthier ways of keeping cholesterol within limits.

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

"We all have our own choices when it comes to health, but please do your own research.

My personal decision is that I will never take them

That's fair enough but not everybody's cholesterol levels respond to healthy eating and exercise as I found out for myself...

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By *rooozerMan
51 weeks ago

Nwk

But does a high cholesterol level lead to atherosclerosis? There’s lots of assumptions here that it does….

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By *astDevonGuyMan
51 weeks ago

East Devon

"I’ve got high cholesterol and been prescribed Statins . Any other guys take them for cholesterol and what, if any, side effects did you experience?"

My Willy grew to huge proportions and I also became delusional.

Actually no side effects that I have noticed . But stopped taking them and have changed my diet to include cholesterol lowering foods .

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By *rooozerMan
51 weeks ago

Nwk

In my view cholesterol does not cause atherosclerosis. I eat a high fat diet, low carbs and have ‘high’ cholesterol - not worried in the least as my triglycerides to hdl ratio is amazing!

Google it and do your research- I did and my doctor was stuttering around when presented with the evidence that he was completely unaware of.

This is just my view - not trying to convince anyone either way, just please at least read up on it, away from the fanfare of statins. More knowledge has got to be a good thing hasn’t it?

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By *ew trixTV/TS
51 weeks ago

doncaster

I was told my cholesterol was high and given statins by my dr

My shoulders and neck started feeling painful so I stopped taking them and everything returned to normal

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

Gave me loads of cramps don’t take them anymore

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

"In my view cholesterol does not cause atherosclerosis. I eat a high fat diet, low carbs and have ‘high’ cholesterol - not worried in the least as my triglycerides to hdl ratio is amazing!

Google it and do your research- I did and my doctor was stuttering around when presented with the evidence that he was completely unaware of.

This is just my view - not trying to convince anyone either way, just please at least read up on it, away from the fanfare of statins. More knowledge has got to be a good thing hasn’t it?

I don't think there is a definitive answer...yet. It may be a contributing factor or it may not, especially when you factor in all the other risks (smoking, high blood pressure, diabetes and more).

I did a ton of research myself and was absolutely tied up in knots with all the contradictions thrown up by studies. The one thing I did learn is that it appears to be easy to prove anything you like with statistics no matter what your agenda is.

In my case though, as I'm genetically pre-disposed to high triglyceride levels (familial hypertriglyceridemia), it's really difficult to manage them through diet and exercise alone so it just made sense for me to go down the pharmaceutical route.

As I've said, luckily I don't have any side effects and all my lipid levels are where they ought to be. Obviously other people should make a decision based on their own circumstances.

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By *mmabluTV/TS
51 weeks ago

wirral

Been on statins for about 20 years and I am ok

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

"Everyone over 50 should be on statins. Good preventive medicine.

Bad advice, one reason not to trust forums!

Not everyone over 50 should be on statins. Some people will need statins some will never need them.

I heard from a cardiologist that if you get to 80 with no heart problems and are on statins then stop taking them.

Many people suffer side effects from taking statins. Muscle pain being the most common.

Is there some research been done into this or are you just guessing..?

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By *ony121Man
51 weeks ago

Swadlincote

I've had two types that didn't agree with me, causing depression/low mood and awful constipation.

Now been on Simvastatin for about 3 years with no problems. The practice nurse practitioner was very helpful finding the right one for me.

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By *tm4topMan
51 weeks ago

west sussex

I’ve been on statins for years. The only side-effect I’ve had is my boobs are a bit bigger which is no bad thing as I do like my nipples played with!

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By *ammymacMan
51 weeks ago

Durham

Been on them a few years with no side effects.

I’ll take anything my doctor advised to reduced the risk of a stroke or heart attack. Common sense.

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

Taken them for years, and fibrates more recently for high triglycerides. No side effects that I can see, and they actually work!

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By *arlojoeMan
51 weeks ago

darlington

Steer clear of statins. I took them and had muscle ache. Found it was difficult to walk as right foot wouldn't move properly. Even doc noticed my poor gait.

Look after your diet.

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By *limboy68Man
51 weeks ago

St Albans

"since taken them my cock seams to be harder or is it just me "

You are quite right. Same effect here. Being reported more now and statins obviously affect the blood vessels in the penis as well as the others in your body. G****e ED and statins for more

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By *optobottomrctMan
51 weeks ago

Penygraig

Ice taken statins for many years with no side effects but the type was changed last year following a heath scare . But I do know of several people who have had different reactions the worse being foot related similar to another post mentioned. So like any medication you won't know until you try it.. but beware of ANY unusual symptoms and see GP immediately. I had severe reaction to a change in Blood pressure medicationnladt year but didn't realise the cause until I kept collapsing. Resulting in me having to surrender my driving license for a year. Now I am very wheary of taking anything else.

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By *eefandfurMan
51 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Everybody is different. Don't base your own decisions about medication on other peoples experience. Not everyone reacts in the same way to meds, either in benefit or tolerance.

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

"Everybody is different. Don't base your own decisions about medication on other peoples experience. Not everyone reacts in the same way to meds, either in benefit or tolerance. "

👍👍

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By *lexieMan
51 weeks ago

Just north of Southampton

"Didn't work for me, wasn't the right mix with other medicines.

On something very similar that isn't a statin but does the same job. If not sure speak with your doctor."

How do you get to see a doctot?

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By *lexieMan
51 weeks ago

Just north of Southampton

"Didn't work for me, wasn't the right mix with other medicines.

On something very similar that isn't a statin but does the same job. If not sure speak with your doctor."

How do you get to see a doctor?

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51 weeks ago

"Didn't work for me, wasn't the right mix with other medicines.

On something very similar that isn't a statin but does the same job. If not sure speak with your doctor.

How do you get to see a doctor?"

For me, I use my GP's online portal, check to see what appointments are available, and then book one.

Never been a problem 😛

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By *lexieMan
51 weeks ago

Just north of Southampton

"I was on astrovastatin for a few months leg and muscle pain was almost unbearable changed 3 months ago.was changed to a different statin (can't remember the name.right now) but lessened the pains a lot "

Doctors get paid to prescribe pharmaceuticals... pharmaceutical companies want you to stay on prescibed medications so they can make loadsa money! I use pro active flora or benicol spread... they have plant sterols that reduces colestrol (but not cheap!)

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By *k44Man
51 weeks ago

Somerset

Cholesterol is a myth made up to prescribe more meds

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

"Cholesterol is a myth made up to prescribe more meds "

Of course it is...

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By *enitMan
51 weeks ago

kellls

Cause cattraix

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By *bonybucksMan
51 weeks ago

High Wycombe

Hi there OP, I was diagnosed with high cholesterol in 2022. I think it was 7.5 or something like that. I tried statins, but didn’t want any side effects, so I started buying cholesterol reducing drinks from Aldi and drink one a day. I also cut out all the chocolate bars I was eating (ate a whole Dairy Milk in an hour). My cholesterol is now considered normal at 4.3 something. Maybe see if you can look at alternatives, if yours is not caused by diet. I wish you luck.

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By *ildwestheroMan
51 weeks ago

Llandrindod Wells

Put on Simvastatin in 2009. Suddenly my GP switched these to Pravastatin around 1015/16. Initially a lot of skin irritation especially around my neck. GP said it should pass and after a couple of weeks it did. Been on them and okay ever since

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By *jh59Man
51 weeks ago

Hinckley

I’ve been on them for four years no problems whatsoever

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By *q oralistMan
51 weeks ago

Torquay

"I was prescribed statins last year, and I started taking them, but I found each night my sleep was disrupted having the need to pee! I just stopped them. I am thinking of going back to my GP again."

Well keep in mind that that, "an apple a day keeps the doctor away" especially if you catch him on the forehead with it!.

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By *hfunMan
51 weeks ago

Ferndown

Was told by my doc to take them. I said no, I’ll reduce cholesterol naturally thanks. Changed how I was eating, levels changed. I felt they were too gung ho about getting me on them. Didn’t even tell me there was a natural remedy by eating properly. You go on strike, we don’t need you…

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By *ob2bobMan
51 weeks ago

Norwich

Although the direct link between high LDL cholesterol and cardiovascular disease is still in debate, there is no statistical doubt that statins improve mortality in patients at risk.

There is evidence that statins have anti‐thrombotic and anti‐inflammatory effects, and also a beneficial influence on how the lining of the arteries work. The plaque in the arteries is made up of cholesterol and calcium and other cellular byproducts. Statins have some direct effect in stabilising these plaques.

Diet and exercise can influence about 20-30% of serum cholesterol levels but the rest is really down to your genetics (and therefore your liver) to dictate what your cholesterol will be. Plant stanols/ stenols can have a role, as can other medications which can bind on to bile acids and encourage further new bile production.

If your calculated risk for heart attack and stroke are high, then there is really very low risk to taking a statin.

People who have taken a strong stance that they simply ‘will never take them’, without fully looking at the evidence, are being easily led by rhetoric, and a bit foolish and naive in my opinion.

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By *rooozerMan
51 weeks ago

Nwk

They really do push them, and don’t tell you about risk of diabetes (itself a cause of heart disease) and links to dementia. It’s just easy to prescribe a pill and follow the ‘guideline’!!! Your body makes 80/85% of cholesterol for a reason, only the rest is diet related. So your body makes it for a purpose and then Statins hammer it down ….leading to issues!

We all want to reduce chances of atherosclerosis - reduce carbohydrates drastically and cut all junk food and seed oils - these are what leads to oxidation and inflammation in the body, contributing to atherosclerosis (in my view)

Take a stain and your cholesterol will be lower - job done then?? Well your brain and muscles NEED cholesterol (hence why the body makes it) so they will now struggle/… and if still eating inflammatory foods you’re still at risk of developing atherosclerosis

I can’t help feeling the wrong guy has been shot here! Cholesterol isn’t bad it’s the shit we eat!

As always this is just my opinion, please do your own research and look at both sides fairly and equally to make an informed decision when it comes to taking a drug (or not).

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

Been taking atorvastatin for about 6 weeks, only side effect is muscle pain but that's easing now. I'll keep taking then till my next appointment, if they work then great, but if there's no significant change in my cholesterol then I'll stop taking them.

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By *otterMan
51 weeks ago

Ellon

Was put on atarvastatin recently. Got muscle pain and sore shoulders/arms. Spoke to GP, came off them and symptoms stopped. On another one which doesn’t give any side effects.

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By (user no longer on site)
51 weeks ago

I stopped taking them after 10 years do your research I didn't. They stop your body producing cholesterol your brain is made of cholesterol they've Been linked to alzeimers they also stop you producing testosterone amongst other things there's more to it than I'm saying but Google Dr Barbara o'niel watch her videos

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By *ndrew40Man
51 weeks ago

hartlebury

No side effects for me

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By *opcock58Man
51 weeks ago

Helston

Just remember that prescribing statins along with many other drugs are a lucrative income stream for GP practices. Who's best interest are they serving?

£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££

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By *ottom4444Man
51 weeks ago

Near Haverhill

"I’ve got high cholesterol and been prescribed Statins . Any other guys take them for cholesterol and what, if any, side effects did you experience?"

Pretty much all meds cause side effects but that doesn’t mean you’ll experience them yourself. We are all different

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51 weeks ago

"Just remember that prescribing statins along with many other drugs are a lucrative income stream for GP practices. Who's best interest are they serving?

£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££"

I have familial high cholesterol and triglycerides, which are not diet-related. The only way to keep these within acceptable limits is by taking statins and fibrates - this isn't just a

claim, it's based on my lipid measurements. I've already had open-heart surgery to replace a valve, two arteries and remove a lot of calcification, so I'm damn certain they are in MY best interests!

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By *avina1953TV/TS
51 weeks ago

tonbridge

Been on them about 7/8 years no real side affects, not been retested to see if my cholesterol is lower, difficult to get appointments, my level was 5.9 before COVID.

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By *inchbiguyMan
51 weeks ago

North Aberdeenshire

There seems to be an automatic response that all over 50s should be on them. It was like someone had switched the light on when I got on the mussle pain. cramps. Tiredness. Stuggle to concentrate. So don't say it's an age thing please. Asking for alternatives from the highly paid none responsive doctors we have is not helping matters.

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By *lexieMan
51 weeks ago

Just north of Southampton

"Was told by my doc to take them. I said no, I’ll reduce cholesterol naturally thanks. Changed how I was eating, levels changed. I felt they were too gung ho about getting me on them. Didn’t even tell me there was a natural remedy by eating properly. You go on strike, we don’t need you…"

...the whole GP/pharmaceutical relationship is toxic and needs changing. GP,s get paid by pharmaceutical companies to prescribe there drugs... the pharmaceutical companies don't want to make drugs that cure people, just drugs that are used for repeat usage and make more profit! How to break this cycle?

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By *lexieMan
51 weeks ago

Just north of Southampton

"Just remember that prescribing statins along with many other drugs are a lucrative income stream for GP practices. Who's best interest are they serving?

£££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££"

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By *q oralistMan
51 weeks ago

Torquay

What's really odd is that no GPs seem to advise people that high levels of homocysteine in your blood are an independent risk for cardiovascular disease..

You need a blood test to check your level especially if you have ever had a heart attack or stroke. Safe level is under 14. When I had a stroke in my eye mine was 27! Drug companies contribute no money to this because they cannot make profits from it. Simply taking Vitamin B9 (folic acid cheap as chips) will reduce HCy. I am subscribed to have it for the rest of my life.

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By *astDevonGuyMan
51 weeks ago

East Devon

We’ve all got to die of something… no one forces anyone to take meds they don’t want to take

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By *rooozerMan
50 weeks ago

Nwk

"What's really odd is that no GPs seem to advise people that high levels of homocysteine in your blood are an independent risk for cardiovascular disease..

Interesting, thanks for the info

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By *axwoodMan
50 weeks ago

Yorkshire

Weigh up the cost and benefits

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