Side effects of statins: feelings you shouldn’t ignore-higher doses may be needed

Muscle soreness is the most common side effect of statins, but there are also some special pains that need to be seen by a doctor

Other symptoms of heart disease include:

• Shortness of breath

• Numbness, weakness, or cold in the legs or arms

 Richard Hobbs, GP and head of the Department of Primary Care Health at Oxford University, elaborated on the use of statins

For most people, low-intensity statins are sufficient to sufficiently lower their cholesterol

But if it is not, the doctor may increase the dose or switch to a higher-intensity drug

Once you are prescribed a statin, you will usually take it for the rest of your life

As long as you continue to take it, statins will work, Dr.

The doctor recommends that everyone taking statins be checked at least once a year, if not more

For those who still have symptoms of heart disease while taking statins, life>

Combined with medications, Dr.

Plant sterols and stanols-they are added to certain beverages and foods-can help lower cholesterol by up to 10%, he said.

Anyone who gains weight—whether it's a little bit or a lot—is recommended to lose weight

In addition to taking statins, it is important to stay active and eat well.

If you have any questions about statins, please contact the British Heart Foundation on 0300 330 3300

The charity is proficient in all heart-related health subjects from heart disease to statins

If you need a physical examination, whether you have symptoms or not, be sure to contact your surgeon