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Old 09-18-2022, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by justjim View Post
Every year you have a blood test when you take statins to see if you get any of the unlikely side effects. I’ve been taking them for 20 years with no problems. My cardiologist favorite is Atorvastatin.
I am also on Atorvastatin and get blood test every 6 months with great results.

I question my doctor about leg cramps or muscular pain after I stop taking it for 4 months.
It didn't seem to be any different so I'm back taking it again.

My doctor told me he is also on Atorvastatin.