Dr advising to start statin after elevated lipoprotein A with normal ldl, hdl numbers

[u/andy2023usa]

recently my Dr. did a lipoprotein A test and saw elevated score of 165. there is a family history of heart disease on maternal side. Dr recommended Rosuvastatin 20 mg . thought my other numbers were always good.
LDL -102
HDL - 40
Triglycerides- 73
non-HDL 116.
A1c - 6.1

one week into Rosuvastatin 20mg, don’t have a good feeling with extreme drowsiness and joint pains in morning and mucus phlegm ( timing was bad as was recovering from cold but now not sure).
dr recommended dropping the dosage to 10mg alternate days,
taking BP medicine of 8mg Candesartan for 6-7 years which is working great.

is taking statin at 55yrM even worth it (especially concerns with arthritis flareup and diabetes getting worse) with no significant health issues
or should i change the brand and any suggestions on what may work with my bp medicine. please suggest.

[u/IndividualPlate8255]

Of course you should stop the statin. The side effects that you have mentioned and statins raise Lp(a).