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Medicine For Cholesterol

Becky Said:

Can cholesterol medicine give you an enlarged stomach area?

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Not that I am aware of, but I would recommend checking with your doctor as well to see what they say.

Glenda Said:

I have been taking 20mg of zocor (cholesterol medicine) for 3 weeks and started having muscle cramps yesterday

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I would stop taking the medication because it is one of the side effects of statins in general. You also should get your liver enzymes and CK levels checked.

Christopher Said:

Does all cholesterol medicine make you feel crampy?

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My Lovastatin tab 20mg gave me lighter poop to! I have cut down on breads. I get less aggravation now.

I also inlcuded yogurt in. That helps. The new Activia is good.

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In different flavors: Peach, strawberry, prune, vanilla.

If your taking a name brand pill not a generic, ask your doctor why! You want to save money. Mine is a generic, works well.

Avoid shellfish, advocados they have high cholesterol. Ask your doctor for the sheet of lower cholesterol foods. Which to avoid which to eat in moderation.

Another yogurt with gelatin in it is Yoplait. Works good too. I like the chocolate one.

Bernard Said:

what happens if you smoke for 30 years and refuse to take cholesterol medicine for 10 years?

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If you have high cholesterol and smoke you chances of having a stroke-heart attack are very high.
I'm sure you PCP discussed this with you.

Shirley Said:

What is the best alternative medicine cholesterol lowering supplement, other than Red Yeast Rice?

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Why did he take you off Red Yeast Rice?Is it because you have a disorder which you cant use certain products because they interact?

Have you's looked into the option of Globe Artichoke(CYNARA)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18424…

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15581…

http://www.rain-tree.com/artichoke.htm

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