Gingernut:I was prescribed statins by my 'former' GP. Had a blood test first and everything fine (except cholesterol of 6.1). Took them for 3 months - another blood test - all my liver enzymes off the scale - said GP was 'surprised' I wasn't bright yellow. I refused to take anymore but she insisted it was nothing to do with the statins but agreed I could stay off them for another 3 months. 3 months later, another blood test and guess what ? everything back to normal. QED. GP still refused to believe that statins were to blame so I changed GP - simples - couldn't cope with that sort of illogical thinking! Had a liver scan and now al Ok again and now on something different for cholesterol (Ezetimibe) and things are fine with cholesterol levels now about 4.