You just gotta weigh the benefits vs. the risks, and remember that no one cares as much about you as you do. When the day comes that a doctor tells me I have high cholesterol, I will do whatever I have to via diet and exercise to fix it. If someone has done everything right and their numbers are still bad, then it may make sense to take a low dose and see if it helps, although who knows anymore, since now it is being said that cholesterol might not have anything to do with it. I hand out Lipitor all day long to people who obviously don’t want to take personal responsibility for their own health. The drug company developed a drug that demonstrates a specific, measurable effect, so good for them if they make money.
Well said! Both my hubby and I lowered our cholesterol and blood pressure through exercise and diet, and will be even more vigilant if more drastic cuts are needed (unnecessary at this time).
It’s a matter of taking charge of YOUR own health.