Fri, Dec-05-03, 00:03
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Originally Posted by JohnP
I had balloon catheterization. and my triglycerides and total cholesterol are now at very good levels.
My doctor prescribed Zocor, a cholesterol medication, and told me that it's actions were not only for cholesterol reduction but that it also worked in other ways to help maintain a healthy vascular system.
Does anyone have experience with this medication? I don't want my total cholesterol to drop (158 now), although it would be good if my HDL would rise.
Thanks, Johnie
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Hi John
Are you speaking of an angioplasty for blocked artery? I won't try to overstep a cardiac specialist, but cholesterol at 158 is excellent.... There are other medicines for vascular health such as zestril for one example, blood pressure meds and asprin.
We (my husband and I) have gone down this road for many years and I believe that the statin drugs are overly perscribed to many, again, not trying to step on any toes here, and being that you just came from the hospital. Please, all I ask is do your research, statin drugs have many side affects, and if your cholesterol and tri's are good, then if it were me I would question it, what strenght are you on?
No offense please, just research, read, ask, and more.
Sorry, this post really caught my attention.. Take care
Again, I am just speaking as a friend on the forum.
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