Fao Sqad

[elliemay1]

Sqad I'm on 3 BP tablets to control high BP. My cholesterol is 5.1 and I have been advised to now start taking statins. I'll be 70 this month. In your opinion do you think this is necessary?

[Sqad]

Geoffrey, this is one of the problems of the Internet, one is not always dealing with like for like and is a case of "ignorance is bliss".

Your situation and that of ellie seems to me quite different in that you have been prescribed Clopidogrel suggesting that you have a heart problem or other clotting problems, as the main reason for your medication.

Not so with ellie.

Stick to your regime.

[anneasquith]

Why not start taking the statins ( as advised), if you have side effects return to your GP .

[rowanwitch]

I was started on 20 mg atorvastatin because apparently my RA meds can increase the risk of stroke slightly. No side effects, and 6 monthly blood tests( liver function). My blood pressure is borderline so just on 1.25 mg ramipril as well. ( wouldn't need that if I could exercise at the level I used to ).