I took statins for a while during the 1990s and finally the Dr. said to stop since it never actually regulated the numbers. It was up and down all the time. In the 2000s I went on Lipitor which seemed to help but I developed pains in my knee and leg muscles. Dr. shrugged it off. I moved to TN and Dr. changed from Lipitor to Crestor and I had a gall bladder scare. After that I just threw the meds away and stopped taking them. It was my ONLY risk factor and I decided not to worry about it. Our family just seems to have high cholesterol.
I DO, however, buy oat bran by the pound in the bulk aisle at the local organic market and sprinkle about a tablespoon on my English muffin every morning. Might as well hedge my bets. I haven't been back to the Dr. since I gave up the statins but haven't had any need to. I figure I will do the whole physical thing when we retire and move, in a few years. I do have muscle pain in my knees and hands - probably arthritis but I'm sure it was brought on by the statins.
Do what your body tells you. If cholesterol is your ONLY risk factor, I would try diet or homeopathy first. Doctors don't always have ALL the answers.