Statins

No, but I have creepy crawly sensation in my left shoulder and neck area since I started them. Computer tells me it is a pinched nerve and should go away. It's been two weeks. Not that bothersome so not involving doctor.

When u say computer means AI ?

I have been taking Rosuvastatin for a long time, but I occasionally stop for a week to give my body a rest, then I resume taking it. It causes me pins and needles in my hands. And so much foggy head. Forgetfulness! What I am having is.

It’s a side affect from statins. Talk to your Doctor and see if he another med he can prescribe for you . Does your Dr recommend you stop for a week?

I was on a "statin" for three days for a borderline high cholesterol level. I found them intolerable--I can't even remember just what it was that made me feel awful. I did research and am taking OTC "statin" treatment--Red Yeast Rice and Garlic tablets. My levels came down by 25%. I don't know if this would work for everyone but for me, I am not willing to take something that makes me feel lousy.

Pls take COQ10 daily to eliminate legs/feet issues when taking statin. Give a few days to 1 week to work,

If you take Red Yeast Rice, you are taking a statin. It would be safer to switch statins until you find one you tolerate.

Red Yeast rice contains monacolin K, which is structurally identical to lovastatin/Mevacor/Altocor/. Sideffects from Red Yeast Rice would be identical to Lovastatin.
And, since it is a supplement, it is not regulated by the FDA so you really don't know the dose. Consumer lab has tested the various brands of red yeast rice and the amount of the statin varies from brand to brand.
Since you tolerate Red Yeast Rice, it seems to me that you would tolerate Lovastatin.
Some of the same rules that apply to prescription statins, also apply to Red Yeast Rice.
You should not eat grapefruit or St Johns wart when taking Red Yeast Rice.

I am on Rosuvastatin , which a potent statin .
All statins have the same side effects . Lovastatin isn’t as potent . I wary of statins. I wil talk to MD about your suggestion
Thank you

@merrychristmas, I was mainly posting the information for the person ,sjm46, who said she was taking Red Yeast Rice. So many people don't realize that it actually is a statin, an unregulated one.

I didn't mean to imply that it would be a substitute for Crestor for you, that it might solve your "pins and needles" sensation. I believe Crestor and Lipitor are the two strongest statins.
I take a very low dose, 10mg of Lipitor . I have sleep issues and have wondered if it might be the culprit .

Yes, I know Red Yeast Rice is a statin; my cardiologist confirmed that. I just prefer to take this with no side effects for me personally than taking a "drug company" version. My husband takes Crestor, has for years, and he tolerates it very well. Everyone has to find their own method that works for them. I wasn't suggesting it was for everyone, just that there are choices out there and technically, all medications are capable of side effects.