FabGuys.com forum: Anyone on Statins?

By *wogoodtobetrue2 OP Man
2 days ago

Durham

Just been told I need to go on them. Just looking for some advice. X

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By *hyna HutchMan
2 days ago

valleys

I'm on 20mg. No issues.

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By *raig_KJMan
2 days ago

Southport

I’m on 10mg

No issues

First tablet made me fuzzy.

Pravastine seems ok

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By *endy OneMan
2 days ago

Ballymahon

40mg here for years. No issues at all.

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By *ugh40Man
2 days ago

Wetherby

20mg Atorvastatin

All fine

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By *owzerMan
2 days ago

Chester.....

"Just been told I need to go on them. Just looking for some advice. X"

Speak to your doctor

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By *hillWithBenefitsMan
2 days ago

withywood

Just follow your doctor's advice. Do your research online, and also expect some odd side effects. I'm on statins, and I bruise very easily, Experience muscle aches and fatigue. That's some side effects. If side effects become troublesome, report them to the doctor. Normally, you experience some weird side effects within the 1st two weeks, but they should subside if they don't speak to the doctor.

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By *uncan48Man
2 days ago

Northampton

On Atorvastatin have been for years no issues, apart from can’t eat grapefruit for some reason.

But I have it every so often (not had any problems)

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By *hyna HutchMan
2 days ago

valleys

If there's an issue, they'll change them. It's finding something to suit you sir.

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By *hillWithBenefitsMan
2 days ago

withywood

"If there's an issue, they'll change them. It's finding something to suit you sir. "
spot on, Exactly.

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By *lasgow verse 60s guyMan
2 days ago

Glasgow

Am on rossuvastatin as I couldn't tolerate some of the others. Some lower leg cramps but that is the only side effect I've had. Others didn't do anything at all for me

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By *0yguyMan
2 days ago

Cumberland

"I’m on 10mg

No issues

First tablet made me fuzzy.

Pravastine seems ok"

You don’t look at all fuzzy in your picture.

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By *eefandfurMan
2 days ago

Edinburgh

Every person will have a different response to any pharmaceutical. Both in efficacy and side-effects. Don't base your own treatment decisions based on someone else's experiences.

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By *ovefemMan
2 days ago

Alfreton

No problems at all

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By *etterbiggerMan
2 days ago

Scunthorpe

My atorvastatin was increased from 20 mg to 40mg. The acid indigestion was unbearable. I stopped taking both. It has settled down but not perfect. I'm going for a medication review on the 10th of July

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By *hillWithBenefitsMan
2 days ago

withywood

Also, another side effect is major flatulence. If I wore a rubber skirt, I would have been a hovercraft.

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By *artin1963Man
2 days ago

crouch end

On rovustatin, no side effects but my cholestrol levels have plumetted, which I suppose it the point.

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By *ub460Man
2 days ago

S. Derbys

Atorvastatin gave me severe leg cramps and muscle aches. Switched to simvastatin and the cramps stopped completely. Muscle aches stopped, but I’m having tendon issues which are being investigated. The statins may be coincidental, they are unlikely to be the cause so I’ve had blood tests to rule that out.

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By *awihMan
2 days ago

Aldershot

"Atorvastatin gave me severe leg cramps and muscle aches. Switched to simvastatin and the cramps stopped completely. Muscle aches stopped, but I’m having tendon issues which are being investigated. The statins may be coincidental, they are unlikely to be the cause so I’ve had blood tests to rule that out. "

I was on simvastatin but my doctor changed me over to atorvastatin last year - no problems on either for me (at least so far - don’t want to tempt fate

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By *wogoodtobetrue2 OP Man
2 days ago

Durham

Thanks everyone that’s really reassuring. I had a medical this morning and received a text message this evening telling me I need to go on Statins and to make an appointment with a clinician to discuss. Came as a bit of a shock. Can I still drink alcohol or do I have to reduce it? Why aren’t they just advising me to change my diet? TIA

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By *iscrete 61Man
2 days ago

stevenston

Been on them for 6 years no problems

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By *wogoodtobetrue2 OP Man
2 days ago

Durham

Can you still take viagara and p***ers?

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By *wogoodtobetrue2 OP Man
2 days ago

Durham

Can you still take viagara and p***ers? So many questions!

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By *ub460Man
2 days ago

S. Derbys

"Can you still take viagara and p***ers? So many questions! "

tbh I’d go to a sexual health clinic and ask a professional. They’ve seen /,heard everything and will give you decent advice.

It’s also your complete health that needs to be addressed, any other medicine and conditions, not just the statins. Again the clinical staff are best placed to comment

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By *oosterladMan
2 days ago

ipswich

Atorvastatin 12 years no apparent symptoms yet.

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By *hyna HutchMan
2 days ago

valleys

"Can you still take viagara and p***ers? "

You don't use them at the same time do you?

I have Viagra from doc and statins.

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By *ichardgeorge44Man
2 days ago

Sheffield

They would have us all on them if they could cost peanuts, not sure they are a lot of help useless you have very high cholesterol,

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By *essa_MTV/TS
2 days ago

Luton

Didn’t really want to take them but the cholesterol is down. So whats not to like

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By *utSouthenderMan
2 days ago

Southend-on-Sea

Have been on these for some years haven't had any problems at all.

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By *zaac CoxMan
2 days ago

FOREST OF DEAN

I've been taking one 20 mg Atorvastatin for a few months without any problems.

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By *jh59Man
2 days ago

Hinckley

20mg Atorvastatin

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By *fourjMan
2 days ago

Here, there or somewhere nearish March

40mg Atorvastatin daily. Not a fan of the leg cramps, but the cholesterol has come down and a full set of recent tests has pointed to all the meds I’m on doing what they are supposed to do.

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By *icasMan
2 days ago

newport

Been on statins for a few years - don't seem to have had any issues with them

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By *matisMan
2 days ago

cambridge

Was on them initially after two strokes but had severe muscle cramps. They prescribed the whole gamut mentioned above. Muscle cramps became worse over the years to the point I could barely walk or sit in a car for more than 15 mins and agony at night. GP kept insisting it was nothing to do with statins but could find no other reason. Eventually I just stopped taking them and legs improved though never to the point they were.

As cholesterol was still sky high was referred to the lipid clinic. They have now put me on fortnightly, self-administered injections, which have to be delivered because of cost and cholesterol has decreased and muscle cramps now tolerable.

If you get severe cramps be persistent with GP. It took me four years

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By *ester90Man
2 days ago

Burton

Been on stations for 10+ years, got told not to come off them

Get cramp when walking lol xx

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By *onMan
1 day ago

South Shore Blackpool.

I've been on Atorvastatin 20mg for about 8 hrs, I recall some muscle pain in the lower back at the start but that subsided and no issues since

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By *evanianMan
1 day ago

Tegeingl, Gogledd Cymru

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By *evanianMan
1 day ago

Tegeingl, Gogledd Cymru

I'm on a relatively low maintenance dose of Atorvastatin 10mg nocte. No issues encountered.

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By *ndy61hMan
1 day ago

Plymouth

I was on a low dose for a few years, but after having a TIA, they raised it to 80mg daily, no noticeable side effects. As for viagra, I'm sure the doctor would have stopped my prescription for it if it was bad for me.

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By *ondomhunterMan
1 day ago

hastings

Yes, I am on them. Family history of high cholesterol and heart problems so I asked gp to put me on them

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By *arlojoeMan
1 day ago

darlington

No,No and again No!

I was an early user of statins. Despite no noticable reduction in cholestorol levels they completly knacked my leg muscles. So much so my legs never recovered and over 15 years later I find walking any distance a problem.Each doctor tries to force me on them. At least my new doc admitted there were many problems with them and not suitable for everyone,despite what the medical profession would have you believe.

Don't forget that GPs have targets for prescribing statins and earn bonus.

Try them first,check for side problems and insist on reg blood tests to see if they are working.

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By *ildwestheroMan
1 day ago

Llandrindod Wells

Been on statins for about 15 to 16 years now. GP changed me from Simvastatin's to Pravastatin's half way through. Some minor side effects when I switched but didn't last more than a day or two.

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By *hyna HutchMan
1 day ago

valleys

Try them first,check for side problems and insist on reg blood tests to see if they are working."

This is the thing. Your doctor is there for advice and help. He/she isn't a dictator. Don't be afraid to question, ask for a change of meds, try things and stop if it gets unbearable and makes life miserable.

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By *irexMan
1 day ago

Hertford

I stopped them 15 years ago after experiencing side affects mainly with leg cramps, etc. after a recent cardiac arrest I’m back on them and looks like I’ll have to put up with them☹️

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By *OMPLACIENT GUYMan
1 day ago

Hove

I'm on them no probs nothing to be afraid of.

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By *ungry matureMan
1 day ago

St Osyth

Apparently grapefruit neutralises the medication

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By *leeper36Man
1 day ago

plymouth

Was on Atorvastatin, but weird dreams ,cramps and muscle pain mainly in calf muscles. So I'll reduce cholesterol via diet

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By *3versMan
1 day ago

glasgow

"Apparently grapefruit neutralises the medication "

It does the complete opposite, grapefruit inhibits an enzyme that breaks down statins. Taking grapefruit will increase statins in the blood stream leading to more side effects

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By *mizhereMan
1 day ago

Thame area

Used for years no issues

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By *ardy62Man
1 day ago

Weymouth

First ones made be really ill, but ones I'm on now no issues at all

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By *awihMan
1 day ago

Aldershot

"Thanks everyone that’s really reassuring. I had a medical this morning and received a text message this evening telling me I need to go on Statins and to make an appointment with a clinician to discuss. Came as a bit of a shock. Can I still drink alcohol or do I have to reduce it? Why aren’t they just advising me to change my diet? TIA "

Just avoid Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice-they used to print it on the pharmacy label but seem to have stopped now.

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By *awihMan
1 day ago

Aldershot

"Can you still take viagara and p***ers? So many questions! "

Ask either your GP or the Pharmacist (you might also check the leaflet in the pack for things to avoid).

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By *wogoodtobetrue2 OP Man
10 hours ago

Durham

So do I have an option to reduce my cholesterol by dieting?

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By *hyna HutchMan
10 hours ago

valleys

"Just avoid Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice-they used to print it on the pharmacy label but seem to have stopped now."

It's still printed on the label here in Wales. It says no more than two small glasses of grapefruit a day.

I just avoid it to be on the safe side.

It's no big deal.

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By *ardtack5Man
8 hours ago

Gosportr

Rosuvastatin is OK for grapefruit lovers. It works differently to most of the others

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By *lexieMan
8 hours ago

Just north of Southampton

"Just follow your doctor's advice. Do your research online, and also expect some odd side effects. I'm on statins, and I bruise very easily, Experience muscle aches and fatigue. That's some side effects. If side effects become troublesome, report them to the doctor. Normally, you experience some weird side effects within the 1st two weeks, but they should subside if they don't speak to the doctor."

How do you do that? Speak to your doctor I mean...

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By *oel2020Man
8 hours ago

brough

Yes no problems

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By *ildwestheroMan
8 hours ago

Llandrindod Wells

Just avoid Grapefruit and Grapefruit Juice-they used to print it on the pharmacy label but seem to have stopped now."

To me that was the most annoying thing about statins. Had to give up my daily half a grapefruit for breakfast and stop buying cartons of grapefruit juice.

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By *awihMan
8 hours ago

Aldershot

"So do I have an option to reduce my cholesterol by dieting? "

An alternative might be to try something like Benecol drink, spread etc. But can work out expensive.

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By *lexieMan
8 hours ago

Just north of Southampton

Well, they can't do that... the pharmaceutical companies make a profit from selling them, the clinitions make a profit from prescribing them! Do you really want to upset those nice little earners by eating a healthy diet and getting some exercise? You will be a social outcast if you don't take you're prescribed medication and jabs!

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By *lexieMan
8 hours ago

Just north of Southampton

"Atorvastatin 12 years no apparent symptoms yet."

You don't look quite normal to me... although I do like the red hat you are wearing on yur profile pic ^

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By *wogoodtobetrue2 OP Man
8 hours ago

Durham

Anyone? Do I have the option to just cut out high cholesterol foods?

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By *lexieMan
8 hours ago

Just north of Southampton

"No,No and again No!

Don't forget that GPs have targets for prescribing statins and earn bonus.

Try them first,check for side problems and insist on reg blood tests to see if they are working.

This is the problem... how can you get an honest diagnosis from a clinician when they get a financial bonus by prescribing them (and other drugs). It is all wrong!!!!

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By *lexieMan
8 hours ago

Just north of Southampton

"Was on Atorvastatin, but weird dreams ,cramps and muscle pain mainly in calf muscles. So I'll reduce cholesterol via diet "

The best way... I use Flora Pro Active and or Benicol spread and lay off fatty foods to reduce cholesterol! Statins fecked my legs up when i was on them!!!

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By *anmannersMan
8 hours ago

Notts

I cannot take statins so my consultant via Dr has prescribed Nustendi which is a combination of Bempbedoic acid and Ezetimibe.

Bad cholesterol halved within two weeks.

no side effects

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By *onstant.Man
7 hours ago

Middlesbrough

I'm on atervastatin.

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By *onstant.Man
7 hours ago

Middlesbrough

I used olive spread.

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By *rMagicFingersMan
3 hours ago

Bournemouth

Simvastatin gave me tendon issues, so I came off them and now manage my cholesterol with Apple cider vinegar capsules.

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By *opcock58Man
3 hours ago

Helston

I was but stopped due to side effects. Remember doctors get paid to prescribe these medications!

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By *ondon RimmerMan
2 hours ago

Islington

"Anyone? Do I have the option to just cut out high cholesterol foods? "

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Yes there are alternatives to statins, but why not have an honest chat with your GP first about your concerns?

Here's an AI answer:

🥦 Diet-Based Approaches

- Oats and barley: Rich in beta-glucan, a soluble fibre that helps reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol.

- Plant sterols and stanols: Found in fortified foods like spreads and yoghurts; they block cholesterol absorption in the gut.

- Nuts, seeds, and legumes: Especially almonds and walnuts, which support healthy lipid profiles.

- Garlic: Some studies suggest it may modestly lower cholesterol, though results are mixed.

🏃 Lifestyle Changes

- Regular exercise: Aim for 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly. It raises HDL (“good”) cholesterol and lowers LDL.

- Weight management: Losing even 5–10% of body weight can improve cholesterol levels.

- Quit smoking and limit alcohol: Both can negatively impact cholesterol and heart health.

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By *aturebarneyMan
2 hours ago

Sale

I'm on 80mg have been for 15 years.

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