That's a joke.
These guys and gals are not always up on the latest and real research -- they are only people. My wife went to one doctor for chest pains (a muscle other than the heart) -- he prescribed Valium on the spot. VALIUM!!!!!!!
Our doctor, who I like in general and since I'm a man don't have to worry, is pro-abortion. But she's also anti-Atkins. She also wants me to take Lipitor for Cholesterol, but I'm battling it with diet and exercise.
The point is, the are human beings, and they react to whatever they've read and they buy into. That's why you get second opinions. AND RESEARCH FOR YOURSELF and do what feels right.
But there are real consquences for assuming your child has this new fad illness and then doping them up. Once taken, it's over. My daughter's first grade teacher suggested Ritalin and we all but told her to stick it. My daughter is in ninth grade now, near top of her classes. She's a great kid who is not hyper and didn't need it at all.
But as someone said "Ritalin is for the teacher, not the kid."
I would NEVER take a statin drug. You are wise. I have a favorite medical website: it's Dr. Walt Stoll. He has different parts to his website. There's his info part and then there are message boards where he also posts. It is a very good website.
I know of someone who is in a wheelchair because of statin drugs.
Valium is often used for muscle problems. I'm not sure it was right for your wife, but it's not surprising to see it suggested.