“Many of the existing statin-based arguments against lipid-lowering therapy will apply.”
What arguments are those? I ask because my cardiologist wants to double my Crestor dosage because he wants to lower my LDL. On the other hand my HDL is uncommonly high and my primary says I shouldn’t worry about it.
You might want to check with the FDA
There have been rare post-marketing reports of cognitive impairment (such as memory loss, forgetfulness, amnesia, memory impairment, and confusion) associated with statin use.
more at https://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugSafetyPodcasts/ucm294367.htm
and
Statins are typically very well tolerated. Two risks that patients may be aware of are muscle-related complaints and an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes
more at https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm293330.htm
81 page PDF from 201 here: https://www.lipid.org/sites/default/files/articles/statinsafety2014update.pdf
Sounds like your primary is more informed...I’m told by Dr. Jonathan Wright, Tahoma Clinic, that it’s the RATIOS that matter, not the totals. You may want to do a little more research.