I'm worried about taking statins and side effects

I've kept good records of the what and when things were done or taken over the years. I stopped Vytorin 10/10 – 1 HS on Sept. 8, 2014. The liver panel was checked a year later. HDL down 23 points, LDL down 28 points, Total down 48 points and Trigs down 187 points. Don't ask me why. I've been checked six times since then and numbers remained pretty close to what it was after stopping Vytorin. My husband's Triglycerides were over 1000 (before we met) and he had a heart attack--had stints. Since then he has always been on 2 statins. In 2008 he had everything checked and all was good. Three years ago he had open heart triple by-pass. Sharing is a good thing but it should be between you and your doctor to decide what to do. Did I do the right thing? Who knows, but my prayer is yes. Blessing to you all.

As an MD physician I would disagree with the geriatric doctor strongly! Every patient is different and should be treated individually. There are plenty of people over 65 who get unquestionable benefit from statin therapy including me. JRM MD

fdixon,

Which statin? What dosage?

I would note that most medical professionals would disagree with the geriatric doctor.

Valerie - of course, it might. You need to understand which type (not brand) your husband has been prescribed, what dosage, etc.

A local geriatric doctor has said that it is of no benefit to take statins after age 65. Anyone ever been told that? I'm 77 and years ago I took them and one day I sat down on the sofa and could not get up. My legs just would not work so I came off statins and all returned to normal.

...husband on them too; would it make a difference which "brand" is used and whether or not injections or pills I wonder?

Crestor

Statins for 25 years. No side effects or dents. Why do you think the statin is causing the dents? Have you talked to your doctor or pharmacist?

Statins i’ve been on over 30year never had any dents

I am almost 76 and have been on atorvastatin since 2018 after quintuple bypass surgery (no heart attack). I have noticed no side effects.