I too take Simvastin 40mg. My cholesterol is now 3.5 on it. when not taking it it was 5.3. I always thought as long as cholesterol was below 5.0 it was ok but the GP has just told my OH that he needs to get his to 4.0.

It seems to me that al the doctors, cardiologists, specialists etc have their own views and ideas on these tablets. I hear so many different ideas from people that there is obviously no "normal" and conclusive views. Again like so many things it is all open to the individuals opinions.

There was a post yesterday where a lady was told by her cardiologist that as long as she took the aspirin that was more important than the statin! My cardiologist said it was important not to stop the statin! Me - I would love to stop taking it as I did not feel that my cholesterol was a major problem AND my andiogram showed there was no blockage in my arteries and the furring was consistent with someone of my age and growing up in the 60's with no low fat products around. So why did I need to go on them?

I, like Wispa, am extremely tearful a lot of the time and it really bugs me. Now I am having some muscular problem with my right leg. After hearing all the views on these tablets I think I will be going back to GP next week and having a wee little chat.

Hope you feel better soon Wispa