Lipitor Red Yeast Rice, Fish Oil Omega 3, Enzme, Saturated Fats, Lower Cholesterol

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I am 53, 114 lbs, and in good health. I eat healthy but exercise moderately, not regularly as I should. My cholesterol registered 280 with an increase in my LDLs and an decrease in my HDLs. I started taking fish oil omega 3, eating much healthier, no saturated fats in diet. The doctor prescribed 20 mg of Lipitor once at night. I just started to take it on day 2 with no side effects however, I have noticed insomnia even when I took melatonin 10mg it didn't work. I am afraid to continue taking this drug after reading all the side effects. I thought about taking red yeast rice but the FDA has removed the lovastrin from the product so it is only good for maintaining healthy levels. It doesn't lower cholesterol wo the lovastrin included. I have also tried taking the new centrum that contains a natural product from a plant that lowers cholesterol. ... more »

I am 53, 114 lbs, and in good health. I eat healthy but exercise moderately, not regularly as I should. My cholesterol registered 280 with an increase in my LDLs and an decrease in my HDLs. I started taking fish oil omega 3, eating much healthier, no saturated fats in diet. The doctor prescribed 20 mg of Lipitor once at night. I just started to take it on day 2 with no side effects however, I have noticed insomnia even when I took melatonin 10mg it didn't work. I am afraid to continue taking this drug after reading all the side effects. I thought about taking red yeast rice but the FDA has removed the lovastrin from the product so it is only good for maintaining healthy levels. It doesn't lower cholesterol wo the lovastrin included. I have also tried taking the new centrum that contains a natural product from a plant that lowers cholesterol.

I was going to try the lipitor for a month, at 10 mg, and then take it every other day once the cholesteral drops to a respectable level.

My question to those here who experience joint pain: do you take a Q10 enzyme supplement with the Lipitor? Merck has patented a Statin drug that now includes Q10 the enzme that Lipitor depletes which is said to contribute to joint pain. Also drink plenty of water to filter your liver and kidneys.

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777 - This is DANGEROUS drug that cause MANY side effects. I am a victim of this POISON, so, I learned the hard way. The drs. and the drug co's are doing a SCA M . . . .big $$$. Cholesterol is NOT the enemy . . Lipitor is the one. Your body/mind NEEDS cholesterol to function properly . . . don't let your dr. to con you.

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Anon777 - yes, thanks for your response. I know, I work for Pfizer, who is the maker of Lipitor. I know all about this drug however they say only 2% of the population experience these problems. Like I said, the people who are experiencing joint pain? What was their diets like, and did they take Q10 with the Lipitor? I am all for natural ingredients but sometimes they don't work especially if it's genetics which mine is. I am going to take the blood test to check my C Protein levels and hystoene in the blood and see if it's within range.

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Oldcarpetcleaner - spacedoc dot net has all your answers from honourable cardiologists and doctors. If your doctor like mine checks only your cholestrol count for cardiac indicator and not c reactive protein and homocystein then the mongrel shouldn't be in practise. Cholestrol is your friend your doctor is your foe.

Posted over a year ago - Reply

Bobby - Joint pain and muscle problems are common with statins. 20% would be a much closer estimate on those who encounter side effects with the drug. Lipitor has an absolute risk reduction of only around 1%. Number needed to treat is 100 people for over 3 years to prevent one MAN from having a heart attack or stroke. No benefit has ever been shown for females taking lipitor. When you take a statin to lower cholesterol, you inhibit a vital metabolic pathway, and inhibit the production of CoQ10 and other valuable products. Diet and exercise work thru enhancing metabolic function. Statins offer no metabolic gains. I encourage you to weigh the risks and rewards beforehand. Bobby

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Hasina - lipitor has many many side effcet and will effect every person who taking them diffrent side effect.but there are many other natral things that lowre cholesterol and also has many other health benefit.cholesterol is not something to be lowered by drug it could easily manage by food and some herbs that has cholesterol lowering activity.according to Dr Sandra Cabot low sugar low carbohydrate diet and by adding some herbs and spices you could manage your cholesterol .turmeric,fenugreek seed ,garlic,ginger,and also coriander seed which is raise HDL are really potend to lower chholeterol without drug.good luck

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Hasina - I believe over the period of time everyone would get side effect of the drug(lipitor).like my father ,he is victim of lipitor which is now barely walk and he develop muscle weakness no doctor accept, it is because of lipitor and no neurologist diagnosed his condition.my mum also was on lipitor for same period of time but she got different side effect, she was snored a lot all night no doctor find the cause until she stopped the lipitor and she is completely fine now. i would like to tell you that there are very potent herbs according Dr Sandra Cabot book that lower cholesterol without any side effect.Turmeric reduce cholesterol and has anti inflammatory effect ,Ginger,Garlic,fenugreek seed if half teaspoon powder taken with water reduce cholesterol as well as blood sugar.tea made of turmeric powder reduce cholesterol and also heal stomach ulcer.adding these herbs regularly in cooking will manage cholesterol.good luck

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