You are very right. I ahve had the same problems with the statin Lipitor. I now take Simvistatin for high BP.
Statins that are approved for use in the U.S. include lovastatin (Mevacor), simvastatin (Zocor), pravastatin (Pravachol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), and rosuvastatin (Crestor).
More important info on statins:
http://www.medicinenet.com/statins/article.htm
I took Pravachol for two years. After first hearing that “no one else has reported this” I researched and found that it was a fairly common side effect. Then when there were reported deaths caused by Baychol (Bayer’s version of statin) I decided it wasn’t worth the risk. When I stopped taking the Pravachol, my cholesterol didn’t go up at all. I control my cholesterol levels with diet and excercise, which is what most people should do. Lower your excess body fat content, and your bad cholesterol will drop.
Simvastatin helps with cholestrol. If you have any side-effects, don’t quit but just reduce the amount you take.