Triglycerides, 271, Cholesterol, 130LDL, 33 HDL, I have just been given a low fat, low cholesterol Diet. Haven't had a chance to implement. Also gave me Lipitor. On 2 blood pressure medicines and a diuretic. I think Niaspan is a little bit much?
2006-10-27 08:58:15 · 5 answers · asked by ddr309 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I was prescribed Niaspan but could not take it because of side effects (itching, rashes, flushing feeling). Lipitor, Tricor, and Avapro are my combo and have been for many years.
2006-10-27 09:02:51 · answer #1 · answered by ratdog 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Niaspan is the safest of the anti-hyperlipidemics. You could give it to pregnant women if need be. It unfortunately has an uncomfortable (but harmless) side effect of flushing. This can be reduced by taking an aspirin or ibuprofen a half hour before the medication. Eventually your body will get used to it.
With two risk factors (hypertension and hyperlipidemia) your LDL should be at 100 or less. If you have known heart disease (prior heart attack, procedures, etc) then your LDL should be less than 70.
Changing your eating habits alone will account for 10-15% reduction in the best case...most people have less response.
So you don't like all of the medication? Start exercising vigorously for 90 minutes a day. Loose weight. Stop smoking (if you do). Cut back on the caffiene. I suspect you might be down to a single medication or two if you did all of those things.
Doctors are not trying to poison you or put you at risk. We see a person who has lots of risk factors for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney failure, and other chronic illness and we know preventing it is much better than trying to fix it. Its your body, its your choice. Good luck.
2006-10-27 13:08:38 · answer #2 · answered by c_schumacker 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Niaspan is just the vitamin niacin but it is in a slow-release form so you are less likely to get "flushing" (like hot flashes). Niacin is a great way to lower your cholesterol - you may still have to take the Lipitor but at a less high dose than you would without (the Niaspan).
2006-10-29 13:14:11 · answer #3 · answered by Tourist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The side effects of Niacin are flushing.It can also affect your liver function tests.
2006-10-27 13:07:26 · answer #4 · answered by shaggindeb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-27 09:02:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋