Hello-
There are many threads on statins. Some pro/ some con. Please do your research. Once you are on a statin, you really are supposed to remain on it.
You have so much info on this site on cholesterol and heart disease and meds. It might help us if you post your lipids. What kind of exercise do you do? That is really important too.
I'm on Pravachol, and have been LC for 1 year and lost 50 lbs, but am still on my meds.
Good luck-
E