I was on statins for many years, from the days when they seemed to be prescribed to all.
Later in life I've developed an illness that impacts my pancreas and liver. Not related to the statins I'd must add.
I was told by two private consultants (hematologist and endocrinologist) that the statins were not good for either organ and they I should stop. When I asked about my cholesterol they both said that wasn't really important and the potential damage caused by them was more significant.
I was shocked
However if you don't have other illnesses I'm sure it's all good.
I'd watch blood sugar levels and request regular liver function tests.
At the end of the day something is going they us so I work more on quality of life with lots of exercise these days.

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I’m 66.
I had a general blood test recently and I’ve had a message to contact my GP to discuss statins, so I’m assuming my cholesterol is high. My missus controls our diet and we eat very healthy so she’s latched on to me liking a drink (I’m not an alchy but I do drink wine a lot) and having real butter on my toast.
I’ve heard lots of scare stories re statins. Is there any substance in that? If so should I take the healthy option? Or can I take statins and happily get pissed every weekend?
UTFT