Statin clinical trails,

[debi-wilson]

My husband couldn’t tolerate them either, good advice to read side effects before taking!

[ed-tobias]

Hi Susan,

I appreciate your suggestion, but I’d modify it just a bit. Rather than simply reading the side-effects, I’d suggest discussing those side-effects with the neurologist who prescribed the medication.

I’m surprised, however, that someone was prescribed a statin to treat MS. There is, of course, this clinical trial and I understand there was at least one earlier trial. But trials, only.

I’ve taken atorvastatin (the generic for Lipitor) for years to keep my cholesterol  in check. However, I’m not aware of any statin medication that’s actually being prescribed to ease MS symptoms.

Ed