[cordenny]

Myself, husband, and mother are taking Rosuvastatin for high cholestrol. My grandmother passed away from renal failure due to medication for her high blood pressure. I am concerned about the side effects of the statins. My husband is concerned that his egfr number has declined.
Just wondering if anyone had any adverse effects from taking statins.

[justjim]

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.

[Stu from NYC]

Been taking them for 10 years wife a little less. She had muscular pain on the first one and so she switched to another and has been fine.

We have thorough blood tests every 6 months to make sure all is well and so far it has done its job

[retiredguy123]

I have been taking Simvastatin (Zocor) for more than 20 years with no problems. It reduced my cholesterol to a normal level within a few months of starting the drug.

[Happydaz]

I have been taking a statin drug for over 30 years. I first was on Pravachol then Crestor. No problems, no strokes and no heart attacks. I have outlived all my male ancestors.

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by justjim

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.

[Babubhat]

Had a horrible experience with Statins. Took months to get the poison out of my system and feel normal.

If you are not getting an Advanced screen the numbers from the test are garbage. Watch Dr Berg on YouTube. The wife had 300 reading but on advanced screen was normal. It’s the only way to get the important numbers that matter. Good luck

[Carla B]

Husband suffered renal artery aneurysm at age 42 that killed one kidney. This was thought to be due to undetected high blood pressure, so he was immediately put on blood pressure drugs.. He also has high cholesterol that is kept in check by Atorvastatin which he has been using for over 30 years. Blood tests reveal no loss so far of function of remaining kidney.

[Two Bills]

Pravastatin 30+ years. Still here!

[birdiebill]

Simvastatin for over 20 years with no issues other than it worked to get my cholesterol under control.

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Babubhat

Had a horrible experience with Statins. Took months to get the poison out of my system and feel normal.

If you are not getting an Advanced screen the numbers from the test are garbage. Watch Dr Berg on YouTube. The wife had 300 reading but on advanced screen was normal. It’s the only way to get the important numbers that matter. Good luck

To the OP---please ignore that post and listen to the other 8 posts and most importantly your own physician. What was posted is the biggest pile of manure that I've seen in a while.

PS: "Dr. Berg" is a quack with a garbage website from which he sells all kinds of crap.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by cordenny

Myself, husband, and mother are taking Rosuvastatin for high cholestrol. My grandmother passed away from renal failure due to medication for her high blood pressure. I am concerned about the side effects of the statins. My husband is concerned that his egfr number has declined.
Just wondering if anyone had any adverse effects from taking statins.

I was taking Simvastatin some 15 years ago. Made me feel like I had just gone ten rounds with Mike Tyson. Doc switched me over to Rosuvastatin: no more aching body and the Cholesterol is fine.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Rosuvastatin is one of the most studied statin drugs. Very effective and very safe, per my 80 yo cardiologist, whose been at it a long time

Been on it for several years no issues

[Michael G.]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

I was taking Simvastatin some 15 years ago. Made me feel like I had just gone ten rounds with Mike Tyson. Doc switched me over to Rosuvastatin: no more aching body and the Cholesterol is fine.

My first doctor had me on 20 mg Atorvastatin at first.
I got sick to my stomach the first couple times I took it.

I call my doc and she said cut the pills in half and it worked.
Now when I order the Atorvastatin, I order the 10mg dose.

[Woodbear]

Originally Posted by Michael G.

My first doctor had me on 20 mg Atorvastatin at first.
I got sick to my stomach the first couple times I took it.

I call my doc and she said cut the pills in half and it worked.
Now when I order the Atorvastatin, I order the 10mg dose.

Dang,

I take 80 mg of Atorvastatin daily. I also suffer from myocardial bridging which at times makes you feel like you are having a heart attack. The genetics on Mom's side suck big time!