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EDGEMAN
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It really is this simple. Do your due diligence, research the drug...

...take your findings to your doctor and have him alleviate your concerns. If you are satisfied, then take the drug. Sorry vthokieq, I'm not going to hold your hand through anything. If you have concerns, do your research.
Posted: 06/05/2025 at 01:16 PM ET
(In response to this post by vthokieq)

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So I've gotten to the health level where doc suggested Statins
HokieAl • 06/05/25 10:32 AM ET
I was on the level of "ok" but a shade high, but started a statin 2 yrs ago
turkeywinghokie • 06/05/25 02:59 PM ET
I am diabetic & have been taking statins for 30 years. HDL & LDL are great.
Hokester • 06/05/25 02:05 PM ET
My spouse hates me as I'm the undeserving recipient of awesome genetics.
Hokebury • 06/05/25 01:26 PM ET
Red Rice Yeast
Happy Dog • 06/05/25 01:21 PM ET
2 HA's in the past 18 yrs
LaneRat • 06/05/25 12:50 PM ET
Easily bruised, does that include your ego???**
Hokebury • 06/05/25 01:20 PM ET
I was on them for 6 months. It was no fun. I asked my dr. if I could do a
UTPr0sim • 06/05/25 12:01 PM ET
They're a great choice for most people, but for me they had 1 horrible side
Late 80s Hokie • 06/05/25 11:42 AM ET
I take generic crestor. Zero side effects, and it has helped a ton.
reestuart • 06/05/25 11:37 AM ET
Interesting. So my LDL and plaque numbers being mild is my new baseline?**
HokieAl • 06/05/25 11:40 AM ET
With me, my ratios were almost always OK, but the number was high,
reestuart • 06/05/25 11:45 AM ET
Im 52 been on it since early 40s no big deal**
HokieJamie • 06/05/25 11:35 AM ET
On one. Doc said that or heart attack **
TomTurkey • 06/05/25 11:25 AM ET
I've been on a statin since I was like 23.
vthokieq • 06/05/25 11:22 AM ET
There are a lot of conflicting stuff out there about statins.
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 11:09 AM ET
never had any doctor say anything about long term negatives. Only that
reestuart • 06/05/25 11:39 AM ET
From the Mayo Clinic**
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 12:15 PM ET
Ok...that link doesn't really back up your statement...
vthokieq • 06/05/25 12:22 PM ET
yeah, everyone knows about potential side effects, but nothing about that
reestuart • 06/05/25 12:40 PM ET
That's just one website...
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 12:34 PM ET
Onus isn't on me to prove your statement correct
vthokieq • 06/05/25 12:37 PM ET
It really is this simple. Do your due diligence, research the drug... ◄
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 01:16 PM ET
I don't have any concerns.
vthokieq • 06/05/25 01:21 PM ET
You are a very trusting person.
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 01:25 PM ET
LOL. Lounge, has Edgeman always been THIS guy? I don't recall this...**
BG Hokie • 06/05/25 02:11 PM ET
you are the one saying there is a lot of conflicting stuff. There isn't.**
reestuart • 06/05/25 01:52 PM ET
There is, so do your due diligence.**
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 02:26 PM ET
LOL. Do you want me to find some fringe site for you? I guess that's
reestuart • 06/05/25 03:20 PM ET
Yawn...there it is.
vthokieq • 06/05/25 01:26 PM ET
You didn't trust the science? Amazing!**
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 02:27 PM ET
that's not what he said at all. Maybe he didn't. But sometimes it's a
reestuart • 06/05/25 03:22 PM ET
even if you had, trust your research. Not doctors or scientists.
reestuart • 06/05/25 01:48 PM ET
Naaa, whiskey keeps the pipes clean...**
Hokebury • 06/05/25 10:56 AM ET
The most important info :)**
HokieAl • 06/05/25 11:38 AM ET
Why not give it a couple mos and see how much you can accomplish with diet?
JoesterVT • 06/05/25 10:45 AM ET
I actually do quite a bit of that already. I wonder how much is genetic
HokieAl • 06/05/25 11:42 AM ET
from what I understand, genetics are the biggest issue.**
reestuart • 06/05/25 11:46 AM ET
Don't forget to add sardines to that recommended food list.
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 11:07 AM ET
As for oils, suggest only using olive (for low heat) or avocado...
EDGEMAN • 06/05/25 11:16 AM ET