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Old 09-06-2007, 10:27 AM   #1
shappy123
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Lipitor usage

I am 54 years old and I have had in the last 2 years and a half my appendix taken out, I had renal carsinoma cancer stage 1 and had my kidney removed. Recently the last couple of months due to clogged arteries and family history I had 2 stints put in.

I am on 40 mg of lipitor, 325mg bayer asprin 61/2mg coreg twice a day, and 75mg of plavix.

I have been exercising my entire life and recently I ride my bike 5 times a week for 30 minutes each time.

I am a vegan except an occasional piece of fish once or twice a week.

I drink a lot of water.

I feel great.

I will be taking blood work to determine if I can get off of any of these meds and maybe get on zetia only.

Are there any recommendations for me.

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Old 09-06-2007, 11:54 AM   #2
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Re: Lipator usage

I have been on lipitor for eight years, since I have been on it Ihave had lots of problems with muscles twitching soreness in the calves,tremours and saying different words instead of the right one.After researching problems with statins I have come to the conclusion they may be the problem,and I have decided to stop taking them and hope I have not done permanent damage.
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Old 01-15-2008, 09:51 PM   #3
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Re: Lipitor usage

How long have you been a vegan?? The best thing to do for yourself is to stick with the vegan diet (in my opinion). Your cholesterol level will most likely drop significantly. I know two people who had this experience after going vegan. I have a book on veganism that tells a true story about a man who had advanced heart disease, and had undergone 3 triple-bypass surgeries. After going vegan, he was one of the first cases ever seen of a complete reversal of advanced heart disease (vegan the new ethics of eating, by erik marcus if you haven't already heard of it). In addition, I knew someone who's doctor told him he had no choice but to take Lipitor, probably for the rest of his life. He experienced terrible side effects. It was like he had the flu all of the time. He finally decided on his own to stop taking the medication, and alter his diet instead. If it can be avoided, don't take the Lipitor for an extended period of time. Although it regulates your cholesterol, prolonged use of any medication will take a toll on your body. Good luck to you!
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