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Hello everyone!

We know statins are used for a lot of cardiovascular diseases, but as effective as they can be, they can produce side effects.

Do you take statins? Have you had side effects?

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26/07/2017 at 22:05

I have been on low dose of Statins since my Cholesterol levels went up to 6.9. I took them for 6 months then came off them due to severe cramps in my calves, thighs and feet. Woke up several times in the night with excruciating muscle cramps. So I came off them for 4 months, had my Cholesterol checked and it was up to 7.9. My GP said that the benefits far outweigh the side effects and put me back on them. I only take the lowest dose of 10mg at bed time. After taking them for 6 months my Cholesterol level is down to 4.7 and I am very pleased that I stayed on them to lower the risk of Heart attack or Stroke. I am still taking them. Apart from mild stomach pain at night and cramps, I do not have any more side effects. For cramps, I wear a Magno Pulse wrist strap 24/7 which helps the circulation and lessens the severity of the cramps.

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23/09/2017 at 12:14

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The side effect I had from statins was aching throughout my body, I simply discussed it with my GP and no longer take them.

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20/10/2023 at 11:59

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Been taking them since January after 5stents and found that since all meds given for the condition,I struggle with muscle and joint pain.

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I have tried 3 different types of statins, but regret will not take them anymore and refuse to take them. Side effects are chronic and muscle pain is one of the worst!

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19/02/2025 at 09:56

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Yes I’m on Artorvastatin 80 since 2016. I try to walk a lot but get freezing feet and tingling

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@astro123 An interesting symptom, but not one listed by the NHS as a side effect which may indicate other causes. Circulation is an issue as I also suffer from cold feet and tingling but mine I always assumed related to other causes. Mainly, I put mine down to my cancer treatment years ago which the symptoms started around this time but I am now open to look at other causes. The GP put me back on Atorvastatin 20 mg when I had heart issues some years ago!

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