i am an hhp - holistic health practitioner. i had so many side effects from statins that i refuse to take them ever. instead i chose to stop and change my diet. i went to fish chicken and turkey no skin or fat. i went to fat free dairy where possible-cottage cheese half and half sharp cheese slices etc low fat yogurt buttermilk. whole grains a few almonds or walnuts each day and only high soluble fiber fruits and veggies which help carry ldl out of the body. i stick with mono-saturated fats like olive oil avocado and canola oil. no added sugar or fried foods. cholesterol triglycerides and ldl dropped to normal hdl came up. added benefit was loosing about 1 pound a week. better to live right than try to do wrong and cover with drugs. natural foods are good if man messed with them by adding sugar chemicals etc. they are not good.
how do i safely stop taking simvastatin (10 mg)? . i do not nor have i ever had high blood pressure. my cholesterol count before simvastatin was 234. . a stress test 3 years ago showed that there are no blockages or build up in my arteries my heart is in good shape; as a matter of fact the cardiologist told me i had the heart of a thirty year old. after learning about the dangers of this drug i am scared and would like to discontinue it. please advise. .