Now I’ve reached the positively ancient age of 40, I apparently have a much higher risk of terminal death. As a result, every time I go to the hospital for my usual check up I’m offered statins.
So far I’ve not bothered with them; but what do you all think? Are statins a sensible, precautionary measure; or pointless, ineffective prevention of a problem that doesn’t exist?
I don’t associate statin missiles with precautionary measures: for that you usually pop kidney-cosseting Enalapril bullets, don’t you? (I have, since about 2006)
I’ve refused, the younger docs have more of a problem with this, the older consultants listen to my reasons & are fine with it.. (whilst saying i need to say that the official NHS policy is & are you aware that..)