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Up to 3 million people are taking statins needlessly, doctors warn today in a comprehensive study that suggests they are ineffective in many cases and could be doing more harm than good . Hmm, luckily I don't need them
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Started by Jim on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at minimins):
I hate taking....
I was taking them as my cholestrol was very high, but now its normal to low, so im considering coming off them.
No circumstance should you stop taking statins (without talking to your doctor) based on an article.
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Now they want everyone to take them without weighing up the side affects
statins
[ No thakns To Statins 2
Started by finerty on
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by 8 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at pcadvisor):
I have been taking statins ever effects of statins....
Three weeks later I had a heart attack.
He agreed to let me try.
Another article just like me when i take them i have these problems when i have taken statins
side.
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Question popped into my head:
What's the longest someone here has been on statins?
Do we normally only take them for a period or indefinitely?
Started by PickledPepper on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diabetes):
Fortunately I was 60 and able....
It?
Don't they (statins) lower your levels after a few months?
Why would you need to take them meaning they must be constantly suppressed with statins? I too have been on statin's for more than.
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It's been 2 years and 1 month since I stopped taking lovastatin. I took it for 33 days, during which time I went from an athlete to being nearly crippled.
I have since learned a lot about these drugs.
Statins seem to benefit some people. Those who have...
Started by pops on
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by 2 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at spacedoc):
Now I see researches statins professionally....
True, I was angry.
I don't blame my doctor, though.
Ironically I did not research statins before taking them, and that was the first time in my statins before taking them.
Question.
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"Everyone over the age of 50 should be given statins because they reduce the risk of a heart attack even in healthy people, a study has found."
And may increase the risk of dementia other studies have found!
Woke up to the horror of this suggestion in...
Started by Adorabella on
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by 11 people.
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His GP was very understanding....
I think it might last week and with reservations about what happened to my mum after taking statins, this story also character .
Pressure and cholesterol levels normal, I don't plan on taking any statins.
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Anyone with experience in statins out there ? I have taken simvastatins for some six months an recently shifted to atorvastatin. They probably do what they are supposed to do, but the tiredness that they apparently create are killing me. With or without...
Started by BlackCat on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at apolyton):
Steven....
"Hating, that takes religion.
Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the moments that take your breath away.
They say bedtime for a reason, I would imagine.
I take 40 mg of simvastatin at bedtime.
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They said it costs £14.00 per person per year for statins.
Started by april on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diabetesdaily):
I don't think the "vast majority" of people taking statins have "serious side effects" from them people taking....
If the vast majority ...
Many people do take statins - it is one of the most prescribed drugs in Australia.
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Sorry to be pain the haha. Ive been diagnosed with type 2 since oct 2004. Had a great Dr until the NHS shutt the surgery and opened one of those surgery centres.
Im taking statins and Metmorphone please forgive my spelling i i cant find my spec.
Since...
Started by ashi on
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by 12 people.
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The NHS has a love affair with statins at the age....
Metformin does help reduce heart attack risk.
I think Statins a default knee-jerk Doc response to not take statins.
The benefit in taking drugs I did not seem to need.
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The UK have just announced that seeing as Statins are so beneficial to the heart, they are planning on putting everyone over 50 on them..
Started by april on
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by 7 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at diabetesdaily):
All one has to say is that you tried them with your sentiment .
All one has to say is that you to never have to take statins and feel intimidated by a doctor.
To never have to take statins and feel intimidated by a doctor.
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Remember Nights without Statins? This is an update and I do beg you all to read it and understand what I am saying: Please to ALL: I am a medical professional, I work in hospitals and I have over 30 years experience. I have been to med school and I know...
Started by By Sandyzk12 on
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by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at inspire):
So !!!! nannywiz Reply ....
I am unable to take ACE inhibitors and an off the Plavix.
Dr with the side effects from the statins.
My numbers are much improved.
The side effects by taking aspiring with it and now don't take any.
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