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Fatigue - Low Libido and Coreg

My doctor has me on 30mg of Coreg (time release) that I take once in the morning. My fatigue has increased and my libido has dropped to zero. I have also gained 30 pounds since my quintuple CABG back in September 2007. I am also on Zocor, Aspirin and Niaspam. Can Coreg cause any of these symptoms?

Also, my HDL has not improved since my surgery. I'm stuck in the high 20's. I feel a lack of motivation and rarely exercise. I'm worried about the HDL. Both of my brothers have low HDL and my father died of a heat attack at age 66.
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I will ask my doctor about Vytorin. Thanks for the information.
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Coreg can make a person feel extremely tired and loss of energy.  Coreg is the best beta blocker as it blocks more receptors than Tropol XL.  There is a medication that is being used in Europe that hopefully will be here in the US soon.  It is a combination of Coreg and Tropol XL, I believe.  This gives all the benefits of Coreg and reduces the tiredness that people complain about.  Our relatives in Europe use the medication and have energy to travel to US and all around the states.  I am not sure what the name will be of the medication when it becomes available in the US.  

Salmon, fish oil, and dark chocolate have been shown to raise HDL levels.  Your level should be in the 50's if you can get it there.  Vytorin is a statin that lowers LDL and raises HDL.  I believe Vytorin is a combination of Zetia and Zocor.  I am not sure if the Vytorin will go with the Niaspam so you will need to ask your doctor that.  

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