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Posted at 9: 5 AM on Aug 23, 2009 by lesplus, #43937
It appears to be, not quite all the facts in yet, but my cardiologist put me on a Lipitor hiatis to see if some of my arrhythmia issues, dizziness and light headedness may be associated with Lipitor. After just 4 days, I am feeling pretty good! Could be placebo? I don't think so. After being taken from work in an ambulance to the hospital and experiencing 48 hours worth of testing for a possible coronary, I asked my doctor to examine the possibility of Lipitor causing the symptoms. I do not have a family history of heart disease. I eat well and am a moderate exerciser. When I was bumped up from 20 mg. to 40 mg. around 6 months ago, my symptoms started. I have to decide now how much of an elevated cholesterol level I am willing to "live" with. My cardiologist said if it turns out to be the Lipitor, we'll try Zocor and maybe get a higher cholesterol level on my labs, but that's okay. How low does the low need to be??
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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 23, 2009 by 777, #22445

All statins are dangerous drugs that can cause MANY side effects. The drs. and the drug co's are doing a SCAM on the anti-cholesterol drugs . . . big $$ business. In reality, your mind/body needs cholesterol to function properly . . . when your cholesterol gets too low, then you will have problems. DON'T LET YOUR DR. TO CON YOU.

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Reply 2 months ago on Sep 10, 2009 by bobby, #22869

You asked how low of a low cholesterol needs to be. The answer is keep lowering it until the drug companies have met their sales quota. Then its time to lower it some more before the consumer figures out it all just a gimmick.

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