When Statins Serve as a Wake-Up Call to Take Care of Your Health | Oz Health

[@elvira.veryniceandcreative5566]

I lost 54 pounds changing my eating habits. I eat less, I try not to eat bread and tortillas, potatoes, pasta. I concentrate on eating way less than I use to. It’s hard but I need to eat healthier.

[@janedavidson186]

The "wake up call" should be getting off the standard American diet which is S.C.R.A.P. for Sugary, Carb-Rich And Processed and has led to the diabesity epidemic, which we now see in many children.

[@Georgiagreen317]

I've been on 40mg of Atorvastatin for over 20 years after a heart attack said to be due to a blood clot. I'm now in my mid 70s. Due to the recent news about these drugs I decided to stop taking it at least for a while. Most of the symptoms associated with this drug seem to be reduced. The question I have is will any Doctor ever advise you that you no longer need to be on this drug? And is there a point in life where, after taking this drug for so many years, you can coast (so to speak) and live without the side effects? I have virtually experienced almost every one of them. I'm now feeling better in many ways and would really like to do without them.

[@maddiebradshaw1137]

I am skeptical about statins. But, my Dr is adamant about prescribing them to me.

[@absa9942]

Look up the side effects. If possible find alternatives. Keep track of it to see if they’re helping. If you have to get on statins. Ask to start on a own dose and see if it helps.

[@deblogan8966]

But what about the scary side effects?

[@wolveswithoutteeth]

Everyone is different. I was just diagnosed with atherosclerosis and put on strong statins. I am taking 80mg of Atorvastatin and also taking Nexlizet. No noticeable side effects at all. Under the right circumstances…statins save lives.

[@luve4876]

He won’t answer or he will lie like the rest of the drs … them and pharmaceuticals are un clan .

[@absa9942]

@@wolveswithoutteethno side effects yet. You can end up with long term side effects. they start you on such a high dose. Is it supposed to reverse the atherosclerosis?

[@wolveswithoutteeth]

@@absa9942 There is no reversing atherosclerosis. The best you can do is improve it a little bit but mostly keep it from getting worse. Once your arteries are filled with plaque, it's pretty much the way it is. The high dose of statins helps to keep cholesterol at a very low level.

[@Georgiagreen317]

@@wolveswithoutteeth If you, at the time of this post, were just prescribed these drugs, you haven't had enough time for the side effects to take effect. It's now six months later. Could you give us an update please?

[@priscilladickson9297]

I used to wiegh 298 almost 300 pounds I'm down to 264

[@hope42]

Stop sugar, carbs, and fast. Eat brown rice and protien. You will drop 100.

[@RamonaPereira-yg9uc]

You can change your lifestyle without statins. LDL at 123 doesn’t necessitate statins .

[@user-os7zo2ne5e]

What about side effects ?

[@bodeansmith8173]

So confused by the nay sayers on u tube not to take statins please tell me TRUTH💛💚oregon

[@debbiematteo7046]

You should do you own research

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[@alohaleslie9407]

Naturally, my question is, 'Did her numbers drop because of taking statins or because of her life-style changes.'