Guest guest Posted May 7, 2005 Report Share Posted May 7, 2005 Hi, Does anyone have information on how to get off this drug? What does one need to take as an alternative? Thanks, Brenda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 On Saturday 07 May 2005 8:57 pm, shooting7str8 wrote: > Hi, > Does anyone have information on how to get off this drug? What does one > need to take as an alternative? > Thanks, > Brenda If you are taking a Statin like Lipitor you might want to look into supplementing it with CoQ10 at least 200 mg/day or more to counteract the CoQ10 depletion effect of statins like LIpitor. You can join this group at at . TakingLipitorAndHateIt- Some alternatives from the Life Extension Foundation's web site are: Cholesterol Reduction http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-032.shtml * Policosanol, take one tablet twice per day with meals: one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Or Sytrinol, one capsule twice daily. Note:Do not take if it causes your cholesterol to drop below 180 mg/dL * Fiber, 4 to 6 grams before any high-fat meal. * Chitosan, three to six 500-mg chitosan capsules and one 1000 mg ascorbic acid capsule right before a high-fat meal. * Niacin, 1500 to 3000 mg a day (if tolerable). Consider flush-free niacin (inositol hexanicotinate) to avoid a " red face. " * Artichoke extract, 300 mg, 3 times a day. * Garlic, 600 to 48000 mg a day. * Curcumin, 900 to 1800 mg a day. * Gugulipid, 140 mg 1 to 2 times a day. * Green tea, 750 mg a day of green tea, 93% polyphenol extract. * Perilla oil, 6000 mg a day. We suggest taking six 1000-mg gel caps daily. If triglycerides are high, consider taking 4-8 softgels of fish oil (EPA/DHA). * Vitamin E, 400 to 800 IU daily * Soy protein extract, 2 heaping teaspoons (5 to 6 grams) of soy powder daily. Soy powder can be easily dispersed and has a light peanut butter taste. For those who want to avoid powders, consider taking one-five capsules of the Ultra Soy Extract (40% isoflavones) daily. * Selenium, 200 to 600 mcg daily. * Herbal Cardiovascular Formula, two-six capsules daily with food in divided doses. -- Steve - dudescholar1 " The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. " --Mal Pancoast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Hi Brenda, My mother-in-law was taking Lipitor and now takes Phytomega. It has 1500mg of plant phytosterols and 1000mg of omega-3 fatty acids. The phytomega naturally reduces cholesterol and helps one maintain healthy triglyceride levels. The phytosterols interfere with cholesterol absorption in the intestine which blocks the cholesterol from being absorbed by the body. The unabsorbed leaves the body as waste. Statin drugs can cause Rhabdomyolysis in which the muscle cells break down and release their contents into the bloodstream. This can overwhelm your kidneys and lead to kidney failure. My mother-in-law has been very pleased taking the Phytomega because it's a safe NATURAL approach and her cholesterol has gone from 220 down to 149 in just 3 months. (she found out her results today)! Using a plant phytosterol product would be much better for you than a synthetic drug! I hope this helps. Why do I know so much? I'm a registered nurse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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