I've been on statins for 30 years, since the first...Mevacor...was new. I was at 295. My problem is genetic, have a family history of heart attacks, and rigorous diet and exercise was of no help. Successfully been on 40mg of Lipitor now for at least 15 years with no discernible side effects and I consider it a probable lifesaver. Tried 80mg once at my doctor's suggestion (Lipitor dosage ascends 10-20-40-80) and that did wipe me out, so I do have a limit. I also know some folk who unfortunately can't tolerate any statin in any meaningful dosage.
And an aside....this got me into the habit of regular, now every three months, doctor visits which has led to early diagnoses of other incipient, mostly age related issues and their before it becomes a problem control. As a consequence, at 73 I'm healthy and fit and my remaining life expectancy is longer than I prolly want it to be.
