I have taken statins since 2020. I started with pravastatin and after extreme hair loss was changed to rosuvastatin. I can say my cholesterol has dropped yearly, but I do not know if it is due to the medication solely or my change in lifestyle. During my last visit with my GP, he told me that older folks are frequently able to drop medication as they are no longer needed. He was unable to explain the reason for this, but I found it to be true. Sadly, if we don’t say anything about this, the prescriptions will continue to be written. I also dropped an antacid that I was certain after three years had been giving me stomach pains and have felt no symptoms of Gerd at all since I did this six months ago. Last month I stopped taking the beta blocker that supported my Losartan. Evidently, two different types of BP meds are frequently described. My blood pressure has been fine and my heart rate has moved into a much more acceptable number, as the beta blocker had taken it to the 50s most days, which is not good. So, sorry for the long story, but to finally answer your question… I honestly cannot say for sure how many points the statin has helped to lower my cholesterol. I do know that the initial number in 2020 was about 150 points higher than it should’ve been. It is now completely under control. I may go without it for a year and see what happens. I am 72 years old and because I have an ascending aortic aneurysm, it is imperative that I control blood pressure especially, but cholesterol as well. I feel like my age has brought about enough good eating habits for other reasons that my cholesterol may fall in line without medication. I no longer drink alcohol, I don’t eat many bad fats at all, the only fried foods are air fried, and my beloved sweets are no longer part of my diet, except in a rare exception. Sweets and wine used to be a food group for me, but I’ve gotten used to living without them. I’m sorry if I ramble and I’m really no help at all, but this has been my experience. I hope you find what works for you and that it is a statin free world! Good luck!