Originally Posted by BengalCat

In the vast majority of people, statins have no major or harmful side effects. I have been on the highest and strongest statins for 21 years. Plavix is a strong anti-clotting, (simplified functional term.) The drug itself is not dangerous but the risk is if you suffer ANY type of injury that causes bleeding. You are going to bleed a lot more on Plavix.

You should try a baby aspirin, the normal dose for someone with what you describe. See if that bothers your stomach. There is a good chance, no guarantee it will not.

I take when you talking about your lipid levels your terminology is a bit confusing to me. I think you are saying that the level of your LDL is too high and your HDL is too low. (Lower LDL is good, higher HDL is good.)