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Simvastatin was the culprit
- Heart Rhythm Community
Well here is an update; after a few months I have found the culprit: it was simvastatin (called "Lipex" in New Zealand), which my GP had prescribed me 2 years beforehand to control my cholesterol level. I stopped simvastatin and all fibrillations have disa...


cramps
- Arthritis Community
I have been taking stains to lower my cholesterolfor the past 10 years. I started with Lescol , then lipitor and now Crestor.The reason for these changes was to try to find a product that does not cause so much muscle cramps.This I decided I had enough. Cr...


Cholesterol Drugs -- Alternatives to Statins?
- Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Community
My father needs to lower his cholesterol, but Statins cause him significant muscle problems (Myositis) and elevated Creatine Kinase CPK and Aldalase. His symptoms resolve and tests return to normal when the Statins are discontinued. What Cholesterol d...


Elevated Liver Enzymes
- Liver Disorders Community
What medications may cause elevated liver enzymes?


Elevated ALT
- Liver Disorders Community
A year ago, my doctor gave me Lescol/Fluvastatin to take because I am a high risk for heart disease due to genetics and diabetes. At that time my Lipids were within normal range. After a month, ALT/AST results were very elevated. and medication was discon...


I have dizzy/spinning symptoms+increased systolic/low diastolic bp.
- Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
I am 69 yr old female. New symptoms of dizzy spells + hi systolic, low dystolic #. I do not take bp meds. Bp readings around 160/67 throughout the day with pulse in mid 60's. MD gave me "Vertiserc" (I live in Italy) for dizzy symptoms, but symptoms remain...


what do I need to do to lower my high choleserol...dr says I'm out of options!
- General Health Community
'I've battled high cholesterol for a number of years and can't find the right medicine...Lipitor caused severe muscle weakness, Zetia caused all kind of digestive problems and Pravachol zapped my energy...my count actually went up 30 points while taking ...


Plavix
- Heart Disease Community
Sould Plavix and Warfarin be taken together?


combination of these two
- Men's Health Community
can i take grapefruit and amoxcillian


Cholesterol Non Statin drugs with good results
- Ask a Pharmacist Community
I have tried two different statin durgs, both leaving me with horrible muscle pain. Dr had changed from Lipitor (generic) to Pravastatin 40 mg, but still horrible muscle pain. Dr wants to put on another statin( saying this has less side effects) and ext...


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