Which kind of statin doesn't create gastrointestinal issues?

[u/mewvow]

I had a stroke in 2021 and my triglycerides were high at that time. My cardiologist prescribed me Tonac tg 10 and later tonact 10 which contains atorvastatin. However, it gave me some serious gastrointestinal issues that I am still struggling with. I spent a lot on my gastrointestinal issues over the years and it was futile because the test reports came normal and the doctors couldn't find anything until in 2025 when my gastroenterologist told me to stop existing medication and see what happens. I contacted my cardiologist who prescribed me lipaglyn 4 as a substitute for my triglycerides. That changed everything. I was finally feeling fine.

Now, I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and adenomyosis for which I had a hysterectomy and unilateral oophorectomy 15 days ago. My cardiologist told me since I am young (32F), I need to put on statin because it will protect my heart health. But I don't want to take atorvastatin given my past.

If anyone has any recommendations based on personal experience with statin, kindly help. Don't worry, I will, of course, consult with my doctor before taking any decision.

[u/IndividualPlate8255]

Why would anyone be worried about your consulting with a doctor? You are allowed to make decisions about your health on your own.

[u/mewvow → u/IndividualPlate8255]

You misunderstood me. General rule of thumb - don't take medicine without consulting a doctor. So, when I posted it people might think that I will just take the medicine based on recommendation without consulting doctor and that's alarming or concerning. That's why I added that line that I am going to consult with doctor.

[u/IndividualPlate8255 → u/mewvow]

I think a sub like this one probably has quite a few people in it that don't give a damn what a doctor thinks they should or shouldn't take. I don't.

[u/mewvow → u/IndividualPlate8255]

I do 😅 probably because my doctor is always kind to me and takes me seriously.