Statins?

I just read an article that said if you had heart failure and had an angioplasty done after having a heart attack, that your chances of survival over a year's time was greater than someone not taking one.  The statin that was used in this particular study was Simvastatin (Zocor) 40 mg.  It was also noted that blockages were less likely to occur.

 

I've been taking Zocor 40 mg. since my MI in 1998.  I have had some restenosis problems, but since my disease is definitely connected to a familial connection, I, of course, might conclude that my blockages may have have been much worse if I wasn't taking the statin.

 

Many people have negative reactions to Statins, I'm one of the lucky ones.  I've had a fairly easy time with them.

 

Are you taking a Statin?  Have you had any problems with side effects, or restenosis since you've begun the statin therapy?  If you are Not on a Statin, is there a reason? 

 

 Let us know! 

 

Teri

 

 

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"Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas

Is anyone else taking a different Statin??

 

Teri

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"Because he is he and I am I."......E. V. Lucas

Statins give me horrid muscle aches and spasms. Then to top it off they do little to lower my cholesterol. I have tried everything and nothing seems to work. <Sigh>

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CD for 25+ years; finally Dx 2004. SpA diagnosed soon after.

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I know the following sites won't help everyone, but perhaps something will catch your eye and just maybe something you haven't tried yet will help you!! Best Wishes!

 

Hugs, Teri

 

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/cgi-bin/chd/how.cgi

This one is a repeat, but worth reading.

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_25749.htm

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