Atorvastatin - I tried this statin once before--stopped it because I had not fully gotten the?

Thank You "pamee." I reposted on the site.

I suppose its possible as with lipitor it does start working in 2 weeks. If this is what's happining consider yourself fortunate as most people who take statins are more likely than those not using the drugs to experience an increase in fatigue after mild physical exertion and/or an overall decrease in energy. Talk with your doctor as he would be able to answer your question better than me or anyone as he knows you and your health history.

OK Thanks

Actually the jury is still and my question quite theoretical, beyond the generally improved feeling.

On my last time with statins... last winter... I quit taking them because I thought that they begin making me lose weight.

So, overall, I am not sure.

But it seems plausible to me, a layman, that if Atorvastatin starts clearing soft plaque with some efficacy, that I might then feel a boost.

Normally I work out quite intensively. However at present, I am laying off the heavy bag and quick-load workout activities, until my lipid profile improves as well as C-Score.

Thanks again.

Fingers Crossed that I will cope well.

You're welcome! My fingers crossed also for you! :)

I don't like to talk about negatives, but are you aware that statins can cause muscle problems? Also does your Dr have you go in for labs every few months?

Hi Thanks for your interest.

I am well aware about the issues with statins and myopathy.

Again, I just started back on them after about 9+ months off altogether. So I will probably go again for lipid panel in about a month.

As for the muscle issues... fingers crossed... I will hope that I am not one who suffers substantial problem with this stuff. But at any rate, at age 59 with three small children, I have to buy time with the statins until I can get my lipids and C-Score down.

Then I will hope to maintain with whatever diet I need to.

Main point now is to check the growth/development of heart disease by any and all means... Otherwise I would not get near a statin.

I had a good friend die recently... 50 years old. Marathon runner. It woke me up. I just have to stay alive as long as I can to raise my kids--10, 6 and 2 years!

I will be watching out closely for the muscle issues. No heavy loading for now, just maintenance cardio. Lots of walking.

Thanks
B Clay

Take care and be safe :)