Have high LDL. Prescribed zocor but taking natural supplements. Which medicine will be effective?
Patient: HELLO, my doctor just told me my ldl is over 200, he prescribed zocor. After reading up on statins I am very fearful, I have been doing natural things such as resversatrol,lecithin,milk thistle and garlic/nacin supplements for a few weeks, the test was done a week ago, but i was not taking the mention supplements regularly. I am now. I do 'feel' when my chlorlestral goes up (funny symptoms) so I was not surprised that it was high, i didn't expect that high.  Question; can I just continue the supplements or must I take the medicine he prescribed. I also had been eating pretty badly for a couple of months stressed/lonelines, but have done some diet changes and am excercising more. Doctor: hi, Lipoprotein is a combination of proteins and lipids (fat). By this combination fat moves in the blood to reach the cell membrane to have its action. So Lipoprotein acts as a carrier of Fat and other enzmes also. There are different verities of Lipoproteins like LDL,HDL,VLDL and Triglycerides. Out which if High density Lipoprotein (HDL) is high in percentage it is good. If others are high it is not good. Zocor is a statin group of tab used to reduce the bad lipoprotetns and enhances good lipoprotein. Supplementary therapy results not known, where as Zocor is proved drug. Better to continue zocor, associated with diet control and exercises. Zocor will not be cause for stress or ? loss of appetite. Regarding loneliness - change of life style will be helpful Best wishes