I’m on 10mg of Rosuvastatin once a day. My GP put me on it a few years ago. My cardiologist agreed. I didn’t question it.
Recently, I’ve heard so much negative press about statins that I am questioning whether to continue taking it. One person- not a medical professional- told me that statins “rot your brain.”
I have not experienced any negative effects. I realize that I could have long term side effects that aren’t obvious.
Recently, I asked my GP if I could cease taking the statin. She said,”No.” she also said that I am on a low dose.
Still, now I have statin anxiety.
I’m 72, still cheerfully work full time, and have no family history to guide me.