I had been on
Mevacor from about 1988 to 1994 when it seemed to become less
effectiveEffective strength cough syrup. Doctor switched me to
Zocor. In 1996 I began having muscle aches and fatigue. Medication discontinued for several weeks. Pravacol was tried. Symptoms returned. Medication discontinued for 3 months and Totoal Chol. went from 213 to 379, TRigl. 116 to 359,
HDLHdl test constant at 42.5,
LDLLdl test from 154 to 265,.
ColestidColestid
Colestid flavored at 2x per day reduced it some, but still well into high risk. In 10/98 test while on Lolestid 3x and Lopid 2x reduced all to safe limits. Total 208, TRG =161, HDL 40, LDL 149. Added Bios life II and they began to rise again. 12/99 after one month on Lopid and bioslife II Total = 257, TRG = 174, HDL=41, LDL=181, CK 371.
QUESTION: ARE THERE OTHER ALTERNATIVES TO BE TRIED, EVEN IN THE STATINS AND IF SO WOULD IT BE REASONABLE TO DO SO AT THIS TIME?