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I have received some facts but not too many drugs and if they have  lactose 
in them. I will have to look them up myself.
 
Drugs like Crestor and Zetia  work in the intestines  absorbing but 
cholesterol but also fat soluble vitamins.  Those at risk  for osteoporosis don't need 
vitamin D absorbed!

Find various info on  rx meds at _www.rxlist.com_ 
(mip://013060d0/www.rxlist.com)  includeing clinical  pharmacology--how it works and side effects & drug 
interactions.  It  appear that crestor can increase the levels of some other 
rx meds in the  bloodstream.
 
Natural Remedies:
 Red Yeast Rice for many years, and it really lowered my cholesterol.  It 
stopped working after about 6 or 7 years. I used Solaray brand,I know Solaray  
was gluten free - you'd have to check the label for lactose.
One of  the drug companies sued the makers of red yeast and they LOST in  
court  because it was shown to be even more effective!!  When I first took it, my 
 
cholesterol dropped 60 pts in less than 2 months.  YOu start by taking  2 
pills morning and night and when it gets where you want the numbers to be,  
drop to one morning and night

If you research on the web you will find that fish oil  capsules. (tried it 
and it didn't agree with me)will help lower your  cholesterol, and Vitamin C 
supplements help you utilize your  cholesterol so it won't accumulate in your 
body.  But if you use Vitamin C  check with the health food store to make sure 
you can get something made in this  country. On CNN yesterday I was horrified 
to learn that most Vitamin C comes  from China.  My attitude about that is how 
do you know it contains any  Vitamin C or is it contaminated
 
How about taking garlic capsules or other drug free products?
 
Flaxseed oil capsules are also pretty effective for lowering your  
cholesterol (I take flaxseed oil)

If you end up on a statin, you may want to take Coq10  as statins deplete 
this. Coq10 is needed by every cell in the body for energy.  
_http://snipurl.com/1o8zj_ (http://snipurl.com/1o8zj) 


Lipitor (Lipitor has lactose monohydrates and is  not lactose free)
 

Find various info on rx meds at _www.rxlist.com_ 
(mip://012adc30/www.rxlist.com)  includeing clinical  pharmacology--how it works and side effects & drug 
interactions.  It  appear that crestor can increase the levels of some other rx 
meds in the  bloodstream.

ZOCOR® 
(simvastatin tablets) has  lactose

 
 WelChol.    It is  a polymer pill, not a statin.  It is not absorbed, but 
acts as a  cholesterol sponge. Doesn't appear to have lactose in it.  It is 
derived from fungal derivatives as all statins are. If  anyone gets intestinal 
reactions, maybe that is why? 

Mevacor, or Liptor--gave me muscle ache 
problems, etc.. Now I'm taking  lovastatin with no problems at all! 
It's one of the older ones, but works  like a charm. I looked up Lovastatin 
and it is the generic name for  Mevacor.
 
Consumer Reports on cholesterol lowering medicines:
_http://www.consumerreports.org/mg/cost-effective-drug-choices/cedc_statins.ht
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(http://www.consumerreports.org/mg/cost-effective-drug-choices/cedc_statins.htm) 
Rosalie (NJ)





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