[HerrBlucher]

Potential side effects vs benefits to be gained. Its a judgement call on my part....I make the final call not him. Plus, you can take all these medicines and still croak, just like Russert. Finally, my previous doctor was ok with my stats.....i.e. bp, cholesterol, triglycerides, and didn't recommend statins, the new doc is actually a nurse practitioner and I think in over his head.

[dr_lew]

I’m very conflicted when it comes to doctors. I have benefited tremendously from medical care, but as I age, I resist the idea of becoming a sheep in the medicated herd. Rather die? Rather die? One doesn’t want to die, but one resists the idea of giving up ones soul for the uncertain promise of an increased probability of longevity.