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Q: Cholesterol medications?
I’m a 22 year old male with genetic high cholesterol. My LDL has always been slightly elevated while my HDL level tends to be lower. My triglyceride levels are very low though (most likely due to healthly lifestyle habits and nutrition).

I started taking Zocor when I was 18, but stopped about a couple weeks. I had some bad headaches and muscle spasms that affected my ability to focus in college. Instead, I tried Zetia and have been taking it for about 4 years now. It seems to help some…but cost is quite expensive considering there is no generic form of the drug available at this time.

Now, I am looking into going back to a statin or other possible cholesterol lowering medications (ex. fibrates). I’ve always be slightly weary of statins due to the effect it has on the liver…but I’m open to your suggestions and or opinions. What would be the best medication to take at this time to lower my risk of developing atherosclerosis later in life?

A: I am not sure if I can answer your question, the last one specifically would be best addressed by your physician. But I was intrigued by your statement. I have been on Lipitor for over ten years and my husband on a generic statin for a few months. Although I have had no bad side effects, he had some. They adjusted doses and brands and now he’s good and his rx is only $5.00 a month, mine is $50.00. And his doctor considers the med safe as long as his liver function levels are normal.

There are so many different drugs out there to choose from. I am sure that your doctor listening to your history and concerns can find one that is right for you. Good for you to question what you put in your body. The link below is from WebMd, it discusses cholesterol drugs, I hope it helps. Thanks for bringing up this topic and take care.

Q: What are some effects of High Blood pressure medications, and High cholesterol medications?
What are some effects of High Blood pressure medications, and High cholesterol medications

If my hands involuntary gets abnormaly warm, is that cause my consuming those medicines?

A: It is entirely possible – those medications can have nasty side effects and long term health implications. However, side effects can vary widely from one drug to another and your best bet is to go to a reputable site such as www.drugs.com and look up the side effects of each specific medication you are taking. Prepare for a shock!

Also, for an eye-opening look at statins and why they can be dangerous for you, take a look at:

http://www.westonaprice.org/moderndiseases/statin.html

which includes this excerpt on how cholesterol is formed and how statin drugs work:

“The process begins with acetyl-CoA, a two-carbon molecule sometimes referred to as the “building block of life.” Three acetyl-CoA molecules combine to form six-carbon hydroxymethyl glutaric acid (HMG). The step from HMG to mevalonate requires an enzyme, HMG-CoA reductase. Statin drugs work by inhibiting this enzyme–hence the formal name of HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors. Herein lies the potential for numerous side effects, because statin drugs inhibit not just the production of cholesterol, but a whole family of intermediary substances, many if not all of which have important biochemical functions in their own right.”

If you go to my profile and look at some of my past answers to questions about lowering cholesterol and high blood pressure, you will find that there are safer natural alternatives, as is often the case when it comes to unnatural patented drugs which treat symptoms by forcing the body to function abnormally.

Q: What are the ICAO, FAA, CASA, ETC approved Cholesterol Medications?
I heard that the cholesterol control medications can be used for maintaining Chol. levels. so which ones are the approved ones for CLass 1 med exam?

A: The following are approved( By the FAA) to use provided you suffer no side effects.

colestid
micronized colestipol

Crestor
rosuvastatin calcium

Lescol
fluvastatin

Lipitor
atorvastatin

Lopid
gemfibrozil

Mevacor
lovastatin

Niaspan
niacin extended relea

Zocor
simvastatin

Q: How long is too long to be on Cholesterol medications?
When we lived up north the doctor made it clear that a better diet needs to be put in place and that cholesterol meds should not be taken for more than 2 years.

Then we moved to the south. The doctors here are lining the pockets of the pharmaceutical associations because they all get kickbacks,
It has become a GREEDY corrupt business to toss good health care to the ground in place of hustling drugs to patients.

Is two years the norm for a person to learn how to eat properly and get off cholesterol meds?

A: Ignore Lisa. This is a person without formal medical training who posts “knowledgeable” answers under multiple IDs.

#1) Doctors do NOT get kickbacks. It’s highly illegal and grounds for losing a medical license.

#2) Some people are fortunate enough to be able to lower their lipids by diet & exercise. Always the first choice.

#3) Not all of the benefits of these medications come from lowering cholesterol

#4) There are multiple, double blind, placebo controlled studies that show a mortality benefit from the meds.

#5) In most patients, they’re safe for extended periods of time.

Q: Are there any cholesterol medications that do not cause muscle pains?
I tried one once and it caused the “rare but serious muscle pains.” Are there any that do not have that risk?

A: There are virtually no cholesterol medicines without this side effect and other side effects.
One help you can get is the use of Vitamin E, 400 mg once a day and take one banana daily as it provides potassium to the system.

Q: among the most popular cholesterol medications, how does Crestor rate?
how does Crestor compare to other cholesterol medications?

A: Crestor IS generally the strongest statin. However, I haven’t heard that it has more side effects or is “toxic”.

While statins do lower the level of CoQ10, studies have failed to show any benefit in taking CoQ10 supplements with a statin.

Q: What are some generic cholesterol medications?
And, does it work good for you?

A: The best natural product for cholesterol is Omega3…

“By increasing HDL cholesterol and lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, fish oil benefits our heart in more ways than one.”

If you live in the US or Canada you can get a free Omega3 bottle: http://thelowcostsite.com/promotions/link.php?id=free_omega3

I hope it helps

Q: Why does Lovastatin require that I take it with a meal while other cholesterol medications don”t?
I have friends who take Lipitor for example and are not told that it must be taken with a meal. Is there some sort of reaction with the food in the case of Lovistatin or is it simply that it is more irritating to the stomach?

A: It is important to take Lovastatin with a meal. All drugs work differently. Lets say your prescribed amount of lovastatin is 100%, because of the way the drug is absorbed into your blood by your intestines, only 35% gets to your liver (Everything absorbed by your intestines must go through your liver before entering general circulation). And once it is in your liver and gets metabolized, only 5% actually gets into your general circulation. These are the percentages if you take lovastatin with a meal as directed. If you take it on an empty stomach it decreases the amount of drug absorbed by 1/3 meaning only about 24% is absorbed and even less gets to your general circulation, and thus it doesn’t work as well because theres not enough of it. Lipitor works differently in the liver, and some foods can block the absorption of the drug. For example, if lipitor is taken with grapefruit juice it will not be absorbed at all, so it wont work. So, I hope this explanation helps!

Q: What are the best cholesterol-reducing medications with the least side effects?
Which are the most often prescribed for people in the 30 year old age bracket?

A: They all cause cancer. Don’t take them.

http://www.thincs.org/links.htm

Q: Is there any proof that Cholesterol Medications actually prevent “heart disease”?

A: Lipitor has not been proven.

http://www.hbsslaw.com/files/Lipitor%20Complaint%20FINAL1127932280819.pdf

No. No proof.

http://www.raysahelian.com/lipitor.html

Even the FDA says there is no proof.

http://www.fda.gov/CDER/warn/2001/9607.pdf

Saturated fat prevents coronary artery disease.
http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/full/80/5/1102
http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/80/5/1175?ijkey=e4610ec5427b8118b39ec347e078d34a367efd11&keytype2=tf_ipsecsha
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1208952
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9417007
http://www.pslgroup.com/dg/10786A.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=12113629&dopt=AbstractPlus
http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/18/1/10
http://www.ajconline.org/medline/record/MDLN.11078235
http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/65/4/1027
http://www.ajcn.org/cgi/content/abstract/67/5/828?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&fulltext=saturated+fat&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=1&FIRSTINDEX=10&sortspec=relevance&resourcetype=HWCIT
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/134/10/2517

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=ShowDetailView&TermToSearch=11606787&ordinalpos=1&itool=EntrezSystem2.PEntrez.Pubmed.Pubmed_ResultsPanel.Pubmed_RVAbstractPlusDrugs2

People are just wasting their money and destroying their health taking statins.

Q: Lower Cholesterol naturally vs medications?
I have high cholesterol and my I have heard of some serious side effects from using statin drugs to lower cholesterol (liver damage, muscle pain and weakness, etc). I am getting some good results using Cholesture – a natural supplement that uses plant based phyosterols – and a garlic supplement.
My question can the same side effects from the statin drugs still happen with the natural supplements I am taking. They seem to achieve the same thing with a different mechanism.
Any answers much appreciated!

A: Recent research has shown that garlic does not lower cholesterol. When you weigh the risks versus benefits, having lower cholesterol outweighs the potential side effects of statin drugs.

Q: What prescription medications increase cholesterol levels?

A: Drugs and medications that may increase your cholesterol levels include thiazide diuretics, sulfonamides, phenytoin, epinephrine, corticosteroids, beta-adrenergic blocking agents, anabolic steroids, and ACTH. While most of these probably won’t affect you, at least you can keep your eyes peeled and avoid them.

The best way to reduce cholesterol without using medications is to make changes to your diet, physical activity, and lifestyle choices. When it comes to your diet, you should stay away from saturated fats at all costs. They have the greatest impact on your cholesterol level than anything else in your diet. Cutting out fried foods is also a simple way to decrease cholesterol.

Q: What is the best medication for high cholesterol and high LDL’s (bad chol) with the fewest side effects?
I recently found out that both my total chol and LDL’s are high (225 and 160). This is a consistent pattern over the last couple of years. It’s in my family and I am aware of the importance of diet and exercise and not smoking already. I would like to know which medications effect the liver the most and what success or lack of success people have had with the statins or any other cholesterol medications they are taking. I am going to start taking one, but haven’t decided which one or how many there are. Thank you in advance.

A: Homeopathic Treatment for Curing High Cholesterol Levels: -
1.PHYTOLACCA 30x
2.PHOSPHORUS 30X
3.CHOLESTERINUM 30X
Three Drops Each in a sip of water half hour before meals thrice a day always take them on an empty stomach. And avoid Chocolates Coffee Mints and Red Meat while you are taking any Homeopathic remedy. Total free of Side Effects or complications. Thats what Homeopathy is all about 100% cures without any side effects or complications.
Take care and God Bless!

Q: what are some ways that i can reduce cholesterol without using medications i have a kidney disease and i am?
afraid of using very much more medications other than i am taking now

A: Supplements with omega-3 oils and phytosterols work good.

Q: What are the best ways to reduce cholesterol level? Any recommended medications?

A: Oatmeal, a rich source of dietary fiber, has been discovered to lower cholesterol levels in over 40 separate research studies. It is thought that the oat fibers mix with cholesterol in the small intestine and carry the cholesterol out of the body instead of it being absorbed into the blood. The Food and Drug Administration is also convinced—oatmeal was the first food to carry the distinction on its label to lower cholesterol levels.

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