alternative to statin drugs?



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pretty much zetia (which IMO is a crappy drug) and bile acid binding resins like cholesteryamine (might have spelled that wrong)

Death from a heart attack, moron.
Tricor, Lopid, Zetia
Because of elevated liver functions, my doctor took me of Lipitor, a statin, and put me on Cholestyramine for Oral Suspension. It's only been 2 weeks, so I don't know if it will work. I go back for blood work in 2 1/2 months.
Timed release niacin. Weight loss. Fat sequestration mentioned in earlier answer.
Hi. Yes, there are alternatives and some are mentioned by others here. I guess the first question is why for you? Is it the expense? Possible side effects? Actual side effects? Interest in alternatives?

Increasing the amount of dietary fiber in the diet has been shown time and time again in clinical trials to help lower cholesterol (it can lower the bad and in many instances raise the good cholesterol). According to the National Institutes of Health's National Cholesterol Education Program dietary changes are supposed to be the FIRST line of treatment for elevated cholesterol. They recommend adding dietary fiber and plant sterols that mimic cholesterol in the body to get it down first. I NEVER see this happen in the hospital with the doctors I works with. I've only had one of them refer a patient to me but only after the patient couldn't tolerate the statin drugs. The typical fiber that can be bought at Walmart is basically potty powder and won't do much for cholesterol.

I hope this helps a little. Jeff the nurse in Nashville
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