I understand where you're coming from. I trust my doctor. It's just that when I read personal accounts of people who were very active prior to going on a statin, then after taking it were so weak or had hip pain or other pain to the point where they couldn't be active any more, I have to really question things. And I recall one in particular who came off of statins and it took him two months to get back to where he was.

My LDL level last year was 128 and was 126 just a few weeks ago. According to what I found on webmd and medlineplus, the range of 100-129 mg/dL is “Near or above optimal".

I'm holding off starting them until I see my cardiologist. I did read statins "may" help stabilize the plaques on blood vessel walls and reduce the risk of certain blood clots, which would be a good thing. I appreciate your reply.