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1. • Increased risk of very serious complications

     • When you stop taking statins, your body goes back to making cholesterol. “If you stop taking cholesterol medicine, your cholesterol will rise again, and that means you have an increased risk of very serious complications,” Dr. Cho warns.
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     What Happens if You Stop Taking Statins?

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   What happens if you stop taking statins?

   • Thoracic aortic aneurysm (a bulging of your heart’s aorta that can burst and be severe). Heart failure. People who are taking a statin after already having a heart event, like a heart attack, stroke or heart surgery, are at the highest risk for these serious side effects. But the risk is still high for anyone who stops taking statins.

   What Happens if You Stop Taking Statins?

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   What happens if you forget to take a statin?

   • Check with your doctor whether there's a particular time of day you should take your statin. You usually have to continue taking statins for life because if you stop taking them, your cholesterol will return to a high level. If you forget to take your dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it.

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   What happens if you stop taking statins after a stroke?

   • It found that people who quit taking statins 3–6 months after having an IS were 42% more likely to experience a second stroke within 6–18 months. There was no increased risk for people who continued to take statins at a reduced dose. Anyone considering coming off statins should first discuss it with their doctor.

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   How many people stop taking statins?

   • The recent research found a wide range of people who stop taking statins—anywhere from less than 1% to 70.5%, depending on the study analyzed. However, a report from the American Heart Association found that about 10% of patients stop taking statins on their own.

   Why Your First Year After Discontinuing a Statin Can Be Deadly

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   Why do people want to go off statins?

   • Some people can’t afford to keep taking the medication, according to Ni. Others may simply not understand why they were put on statins in the first place. Another common reason people want to go off statins is because they can have side effects, like muscle cramps.

   Why Your First Year After Discontinuing a Statin Can Be Deadly

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3. www.nhs.uk › medicines › atorvastatinCommon questions about atorvastatin - NHS

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   You may want to stop atorvastatin if you think you're having side effects. Talk to your doctor first to see if it really is a side effect of atorvastatin or an unrelated problem. Your doctor may suggest that you lower your dose or change your medicine.

4. www.bhf.org.uk › medical › drug-cabinetStatins – your questions answered - BHF

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   Can I stop taking a statin once my cholesterol is lower? Most people prescribed a statin will take it for life. This is because statins reduce your risk over your lifetime, and as you get older the benefit increases because your chance of having a heart attack or stroke goes up.

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6. www.verywellhealth.com › risks-of-going-offWhy Your First Year After Discontinuing a Statin Can Be Deadly

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   Sep 5, 2024 · Statins are a safe and effective way to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, but many people stop taking them. But going off statins may raise your risk for heart disease, so it's important to talk to your provider before stopping the medication.

7. www.nhs.uk › conditions › statinsStatins - NHS

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   Oct 3, 2018 · You usually have to continue taking statins for life because if you stop taking them, your cholesterol will return to a high level. If you forget to take your dose, do not take an extra one to make up for it.

8. www.medicalnewstoday.com › articles › 325834Coming off statins: Safety, side effects, and risks

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   Jul 23, 2024 · Learn how and why people stop taking statins here. Statins are a type of medication that doctors prescribe to lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol and reduce the risks of heart attack and...

9. www.healthline.com › health › high-cholesterolHow to Safely Stop Taking Statins - Healthline

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   May 24, 2024 · Bottom line. If you’ve been taking statins and want to stop, only do so with a doctor’s guidance. It’s possible for some people to stop safely, but it can be especially risky for others. Statins...