The doctor put me on these to reduce my high cholesterol, which they have,  but I am convinced they had something to do with the cough I have had for nearly three months, so I stopped taking them. The cough is now improving. The doctor now says I have to start taking them again to reduce my risk of strokes. I can understand his concern, concidering my past history, but I really don't want to be on them for life, as he told me I would be. I have an appointment to discuss alternatives.

Have you read the leaflet that came with them? It's terrifying!! There are so many side effects,including joint pain.

Sue