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    • #16210
      Tim
      Keymaster

      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?

    • #16229
      Cecile
      Participant

      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)

    • #16230
      Tim
      Keymaster

      Nope, never even heard of ’em!

    • #16231
      Cecile
      Participant

      Pity, ’cause ACE inhibitors (such as Enalapril) are great for maintaining a poker face…

    • #16235
      Tim
      Keymaster

      Hmm, I will have an investigate

    • #16254
      Paul
      Participant

      They’re great if you’re a manufacturer of them..

      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..)

      • #16255
        Tim
        Keymaster

        Yeah, that’s pretty much my view. If it ain’t broke and all that…

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