Originally Posted by OldsCOOL

Recently my doctor put me on Lipitor saying the studies were in, conclusions show it to be effective in preventing heart attacks. My cholesterol numbers are not high at all, pretty much where they were 25yrs ago. I've been reading about the side effects and now wondering if I really even want this stuff in my body when it isnt needed. I have been fit my whole life, heavy weight training since the 70's, sports and of course vigorous riding.

Are there members among us that have experienced the negative side effects of statins/Lipitor?