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

[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!

[pomtzu]

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!

Yes- fish oil DOES work. My cholesterol was a little high at 230, but doc didn't want me on any prescription meds for it unless absolutely necessary. He put me on the fish oil regimen and it brought it down to 203 in just over a month. Don't know if everyone would have the same results of course, but for me it was the way to go.

[moosmom]

JennLibrarian,

I've tried the fish oil capsules and they made me burp fish!! I stopped taking them. I didn't realize they came in burpless!!! Will wonders never cease!! Thanks!