I was told the side effects are dosage dependant. So the lower the dose, the less side effects. Also if it really bothers you, you can ask for a change to a different stain, or if you can take it less often. Your doctor will be able to work with you. Mine did.

I was against statin for years! In fact terrified of them! But at 64 and a history of high chokesterol, I decided to give it a go too. My doctor said I could stop them if the statin wasn't for me, and the side effects would be reversable. When I see my cardiologist, I am going to ask for a coronary calcium scan to see if, and how much blockages I have. Simple test. Noninvasive. Lots of information from that one scan.

Keep us posted.

There are also non stain options available it you decide it's not for you. Keep asking your questions to your doctor. You are entitled to all the information out there. And there is plenty. We need a level of care from our doctors. And if you have more than one issues, then the doctors need to be on the same page.