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Statins for cholesterol? Yes or No
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:18 am
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:18 am
My GP has been trying to get me on statins.
I haven't in the past. Thoughts?
I haven't in the past. Thoughts?
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Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:20 am to ItzMe1972
NB4 some dude says high cholesterol is nothing to worry about. Trust your Dr and do what they say.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:22 am to ItzMe1972
Yes
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:22 am to AUCE05
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NB4 some dude says high cholesterol is nothing to worry about. Trust your Dr and do what they say.
Or maybe learn as much about it as you can and not fully trust someone just because they're a doctor.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:23 am to ItzMe1972
The correct answer is meh. It probably makes a difference in outcome in like 1% of the people that take them. I wouldn’t put up with side effects on that type of ROI.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:23 am to ItzMe1972
Well I know I don't know as much as most OTers and just an ER Doc but my MD tried to get me on statins but I think they can cause a lot of problems with your liver and I already work it with alcohol. I started taking Red Yeast Rice and they got it down to normal levels.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:25 am to ItzMe1972
I started Lipitor on 7/22 and it keeps my total cholesterol near 150. Before that it was right at 200. Lipitor can raise an enzyme level in the liver and the doc monitors for that, that’s all I got. 
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:26 am to ItzMe1972
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My GP has been trying to get me on statins.
Get on them. Statins are good for people even without high cholesterol.
Now if you wanted to debate high blood pressure medicines, then there are legitimate arguments for and against.
This post was edited on 8/28/23 at 9:27 am
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:26 am to Lithium
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I started taking Red Yeast Rice
Interesting. I am currently taking fish oil capsules. Not sure if they are doing anything.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:27 am to BigBinBR
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Statins are good for people even without high cholesterol.
How so?
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:27 am to ItzMe1972
Can't believe no one's said lose some weight yet
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:30 am to ItzMe1972
Cholesterol is not nearly as big of an issue as we've been told. Just saying...
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:30 am to ItzMe1972
I would do everything you can to optimize diet first
But if you have familial cholesterol issues will probably need it.
But if you have familial cholesterol issues will probably need it.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:30 am to ItzMe1972
How bad is your cholesterol? Does your GP think it can be managed through diet and exercise?
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:31 am to ItzMe1972
My doctor tried to get me on them for 6 years. I recently started the Mediterranean Diet and within 2 weeks my numbers were within the healthy ranges.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:31 am to AUCE05
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NB4 some dude says high cholesterol is nothing to worry about
Dang it.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:31 am to ItzMe1972
yes along with
6 oz of 100% not from concentrate pomegranate juice
6000iu of nattokinase
vit k2
i dont really see the downside of statins if you are not 1 to get muscle pains or other sides from them
if you are overweight though, first thing you should do before jumping on them is try losing BODY FAT, start exercising(lifting weights progressively 3-4 days per week and walking the other days) and start eating right.
also if you smoke, stop. if you drink more than 1-2 times a week and drink more than 4-6 every time....cut back.
If you are going just jump on the medicine without making lifestyle changes than only going to help a little. If you plan to follow typical South LA diet and life typical South LA lifestyle when if comes to exercise and alcohol etc...then you are just wasting your time.
6 oz of 100% not from concentrate pomegranate juice
6000iu of nattokinase
vit k2
i dont really see the downside of statins if you are not 1 to get muscle pains or other sides from them
if you are overweight though, first thing you should do before jumping on them is try losing BODY FAT, start exercising(lifting weights progressively 3-4 days per week and walking the other days) and start eating right.
also if you smoke, stop. if you drink more than 1-2 times a week and drink more than 4-6 every time....cut back.
If you are going just jump on the medicine without making lifestyle changes than only going to help a little. If you plan to follow typical South LA diet and life typical South LA lifestyle when if comes to exercise and alcohol etc...then you are just wasting your time.
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:33 am to ItzMe1972
Yes.
I wouldn’t mind being on a low dose as a preventative and my cholesterol is in check
I wouldn’t mind being on a low dose as a preventative and my cholesterol is in check
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:33 am to BigBinBR
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Statins are good for people even without high cholesterol.
You're right, The Drug reps and Big Pharm still making Bank
Posted on 8/28/23 at 9:34 am to Mo Jeaux
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How so?
Well they can still lower your LDL (even if it isn’t considered high). An even lower LDL than “acceptable” is good.
They really help your heart by lowering your risk of cardiovascular disease. They also help blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels.
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