Cholesterol / statin filter. 35yr old male. Direct LDL 192. Overall chol 275. My new doctor prescribed Lipitor 'for 3 months' to lower my cholesterol. i) Question about short term statin use. ii) Do know any good primary-care Doctors in the Claremont,CA area? I know you're not my doctor. [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Mar 4, 2009 - 14 answers

I experience nagging muscle aches and pains in my legs and feet because of statins (lipitor, zocor, pravachol). I'm interested in hearing from others that may have experienced the same and how they dealt with the issue. [more inside]
posted by brandz on May 17, 2007 - 3 answers

What's the truth about cholesterol? I'm afraid to take statins, and don't know who to believe anymore.
posted by mecran01 on Jul 13, 2004 - 10 answers