Anyone on PT take Crestor or Lipitor for cholesterol???

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

My 19 year old daughter Indra found out 2 years ago that her cholesterol level was way up 360 . With a diet, she could bring it down to 300. But this was still way to high; since then she is on Crestor, 1/2 a day. She doesn't have any side-effects.

[Laura's Babies]

I would be VERY concerned with a 19 year old on a statin drug! That scares the daylights out of me!

Please check the diet she is on, research what foods she can eat to help lower it, what supplemants she can take to help lower it.. Remember, for some of us, taking those drugs has been a life altering event for us, the damage done permanent. This is a serious, dangerous drug.

Many things can effect cholesterol! What is going on in your life, not having enough rest, stress plays a big role. I can't imagine what a doctor is thinking putting a 19 year old on it! It was not meant for the young to be on it although big pahrma is pushing it. PLEASE research and research all aspects of this issue and learn as much as you can, do it NOW, before you end up regretting it. I am 61 and I will pay the rest of my life for taking it for 5 to 6 years, educate yourself PLEASE! There is a lot more she can do rather than taking that..

[Grace]

Just because some have side effects does not mean that all will have them.

As I said earlier, I am on Lipitor - have been for probably 10 years. I have had absolutely NO problems taking this medication. I am also a Type 2 Diabetic. Having diabetes, and high blood pressure (which I also have), and high cholesterol puts me at high risk to have a cardiac event at some point in the future. I trust my Endocrinologist and Family Practice doctors to inform me of all the risks and benefits of a prescribed drug. I also do my own investigations on line.

Everyone needs to make their own decisions on health issues.

[pomtzu]

Unfortunately there is good and bad in every drug on the market, your doctor just needs to find something that works for you. The worst thing you could do, is to take nothing, and hope for the best. My brother did just this - said he was just fine with no high blood pressure or cholesterol meds, and had a massive stroke at the age of 59. His days of a normal life ended there, and he passed away 5 years later from complications (pneumonia).
Ideally, diet is the best way to TRY to control your cholesterol, but if that doesn't lower it sufficiently, then your doctor needs to work with you to find a solution. Afterall - that's what you're paying him for!

[moosmom]

I went to the doctor today. He switched me to Zocor, 20 mgs. We'll see how that works. I have to go for a blood test in 6 weeks.

I, too, inherited the high cholesterol, probably from my Dad. Why couldn't I inherit his deep blue eyes. Ugh!!

[Laura's Babies]

I had the inherited high cholesterol, Mama's cholesterol was never below 365 and mine was that high to start out with and the reason I was put on the drug. I lowered mine by diet, just to show the doctors I could. Mama never had a hint of heart problems and all she ate was fat!

Has anyone metioned Co-Q 10, what statin drugs do to that and what role Co-Q10 has in your body?

[jennielynn1970]

You might want to try fish oil capsules as well. They are supposed to help a lot. The doctor wants me to take 40mg. of Zocor, but it gives me dry mouth, so instead I'm just taking the 20mg (with no side effects), and the fish oil (burpless 1200mg 2xs a day).

I hope to see some results!