Decided to go on statins

[cazscot]

Had another long talk with my nurse this morning and after much thought I have decided to go on simvistatin (40mg). I am a bit wary of the side effects but know what to look out for so will see how it goes... Wish me luck!

 

[Northerner]

Hi Carol, hope they don't cause you any problems for you and that they just help you manage your cholesterol at a reasonable level.

 

[LisaLQ]

If it's any help, I've had no side effects since starting it in November, neither has my mam. Hope it goes as well for you xx

 

[Steff]

Hi Carol hope it goes nice and smooth and hopefully you have no side effects

Good luck x

 

[sofaraway]

I think it's good you have been able to make an informed choice. If they don't suit you then you could always come off them and try a different medication.

 

[sweetsatin]

Hope all goes well for you without the side effects.

 

[AlisonM]

I went on Simvastatin at the same time as the diabetic meds so I'm not sure what to blame for the side effects I had. They eased off after a few weeks though and I have no problems with them now.

 

[Carina1962]

I have been on 40g simvastatin since i was diagnosed (Oct) and i'm fine with them. I am happier knowing that it is lowering my cholesterol. Good luck

 

[Caroline]

I hope they work with no side effects. Let us know how you get on. It is good you talked with your nurse.

 

[Corrine]

Had another long talk with my nurse this morning and after much thought I have decided to go on simvistatin (40mg). I am a bit wary of the side effects but know what to look out for so will see how it goes... Wish me luck!

Hi Carol

Good luck with them - I've been on them since diagnosis too - I had very few side effects and only for a couple of days. I felt a bit icky at first and had what I thought were muscle aches but nothing that I felt bad enough to do something about. Let me know how you get on.

 

[karinagal]

Good luck

Hope all goes well for you Carol - I'll be following your progress with interest as my doc has given me 3 months to lower my cholesterol with diet control and if I fail she wants to put me on them too...

So good luck petal and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that you don't get any side effects.

Karina