Cholesterol Questions (Page 2)

Should I take Repatha given the side effects?

I am 75 years old and haves been advised by three cardiologists to take Repatha for High Cholesterol. Currently it is 225. A1C is 6.4 No drug for that. High blood pressure controlled with amlodipine 12.5 mg twice per day I have Charcot- Marie -Toothe Syndrome, A neuromuscular condition I have... read more

What's the buzz on Ozempic and Wegovy?

Whats the difference between Statins and Fibrates?

Don't understand the difference between the two and haven't been able to locate an answer?

Side effect for aspavor?

Just diagnosed that I'm having cholesterol and I'm diabetic with heart that has an extra bit I'm so stressed all these things in me ohhhh God what have I done. I've been in and out hoping to be assisted but its in vain instead more deseas are found not cure

What is the recommended dose of coq10 per day for a 78 yr old woman with irregular heart beat?

I have always had very good cholesterol but on last blood test about 2 weeks ago , good cholesterol was still high , but the bad one had gone up. He put me on simvastatin which is a statin drug . He did that one time a few months ago and after about 2 weeks I stopped it by myself because it was... read more

Does metformin cause an increase in bad cholesterol?

I'm on metformim 1,000 mg am and pm and my LDL cholesterol is high. since my last bloodwork 6 months ago, my LDL (trig.) level has gone up. Any relation to the metformim?

Can a 40mg atovastatin be cut in half to reduce dosage by half?

Have bought 12 month supply but need only 20mg for maintenance of lowered cholesterol levels

What is the next best cholesterol lowering pill? Crestor is not working.

Just getting way too many side effects with the generic Crestor. Is there a safer or less side effects cholesterol lowering medicine, other than Lipitor?

What an you do when your husband will not insult a doctor about erectile dysfunction?

My husband has been experiencing Ed for about 6 months. He is 74 and claims it is his age. He is on BP medications and cholesterol meds. He refuses to talk to his doctor and won’t see a urologist. He says there is no help for him.

Metamucil - Top Care Sugar Free Fiber powder reaction?

My cholesterol is a little high and I was sometimes getting diarrhea after lunch if I ate a piece of fudge for dessert so I decided to start taking Top Care Sugar Free Fiber Powder. Three days in taking 1 tsp twice daily, my bowel movements started growing and the third day I had a large one twice.... read more

My cholesterol levels are in normal range but on 3 cholesterol medications?

My doctor currently has me on the following Cholesterol medications: Rosuvastatin Calcium 40mg, Fenofibrate 150mg and Ezetimibe 10mg at same time. I am alarmed this may be too much! Any thoughts? He believes there is possible blockage in leg. Any thoughts on so much meds for same issue?

Topical tretinoin - elevated cholesterol?

Does topical tretinoin have any cardiac/cholesterol side effects? I believe oral tretinoin does but I cannot find anything on the topical form indicating it does. Thanks!

Does Valsartan also treat high cholesterol?

My PC prescribed valsartan 40mg as a treatment to lower my high cholesterol issue. I've been on it now for 16 months, and not much is happening as far as I can tell. PC doctor said it's working fine. It's not that I don't trust what he diagnoses; but, I don't have high... read more

Can I cut my pitavastatin pill in half?

I have 4mg pitavastatin pills. Can I cut a tablet in half to make 2mg?

Once I lower my cholesterol with Lipitor, is it possible to keep it down with diet alone?

If my total and LDL cholesterol come down quickly with Lipitor, is it possible or advisable to keep it down with diet/exercise alone without continuing the drug? If my cholesterol had come down quickly to the desired level, should the dosage at least be reduced?