I take CoQ10 to counter the Prevastatin drug. Seldom have leg cramps anymore. Sounds like an awful lot of people get off the statins, with their doctor’s blessing. Makes me wonder how important statins are, or are we just lining Big Pharmas pockets!

I tried so many statins and experienced so many side effects. The doctor finally decided I could not tolerate Statins. And, you know, the doctor said for me not to worry, he's got a whole arsenol to work with. Just talk to your doctor and you may have to go through a lot of options but, stick with it. You're Important!😀

Yes, I had problems taking statins (maybe 8 different ones) and haven't taken any for 8 years. They caused severe muscle weakness in my lower legs among other things.

I am suspecting such side effects. But not sure as my joints/muscles have always been a problem and I have back issues. This I DO know: added to the heart troubles, muscle/joint issues makes any kind of active lifestyle (which I'm accustomed to) very, very difficult. Depressing thing about all of this is it's not like a cold that you "get over".

I certainly have , severe muscle pains and swelling. I would like to know why they even prescribe these.
Always read the description and the effects. It's like when you watch TV and they tell you how wonderful this certain med is for you. And then they say, it can cause kidney failure etc etc. And you think would anyone want to take these.
We need to be vigilant and be our own advocate. Take care of you