i can not take a statin and niaspan for my high cholestrol,is there any other meds i could try?

Question

i thought my doctor would at least try me on zetia but did not.there is bound to be other meds i could try.

Answer 1

over the counter stuff like fish oil, apple cider vinegar (tastes really bad).

Answer 2

If you cannot tolerate Niaspan because it gives you a hot flush feeling, you could try taking an adult aspirin(325mgs) one hour prior to taking Niaspan. The best time would be at bedtime. But if you are so allergic to statins and Niaspan you could go the natural route and take fish oil. omega 3 oils are great for lowering bad cholesterol, but keep in mind you would have to take about 12 caps 3 times per day. You can also try this new medication call OMACOR, its basically fish oil, omega 3's in a 1gram caplet, then you
would take 3 caplets per day but they are expensive and some insurances do not cover this med cause you can simply take over the counter fish oil. Good luck and I hope I was of help to you.

Answer 3

There are many things one can take, most do have side effects, others are Zocor, lipitor, lipobay, plavix,
I was unable to take any of these and so , went natural, I take Fish oils with evening primrose oil.
All the good omegas like omega 3, 6 too, the good oils.
I have taken maxepa, etc, however after using double the dose of the fish oil with evening primrose and the omega 3 & 6, my cholesterol dropped signifincantly and of course no added fats or oils in foods.
It takes about 3 months continued use of the fish oils, but they do work, as long as you do not eat the wrong fats.
Also be aware that chicken even with the skin off does have a lot of fat, the fat is just under the skin, under the film.
I parboil for few mins before cooking in whatever way i wish to cook.
Sandy T

Answer 4

Zetia is the first one that comes to mind. But you've ruled out the two most effective medications right there. Two other classes that have been used in the past (still used somewhat now, but less so because of the statins mostly) are bile acid sequestrants (like cholestyramine) and fibrates (such a fenofibrate).

Answer 5

It just that medication is so strong these days they can and do get high from it. People out there are always trying to make a better med. Ones that work quicker, more powerful, last longer, less hassle, and let's not forget tastes better. With every success in this, there is always more problems. As far as kids taking these for a high, I think the one's who do are just weirdos. How dumb.

Answer 6

Your doctor should be able to prescribe something else. I do take them with no difficulties. Can you eat oatmeal? It has helped lower my cholesterol. I had a very hard time getting my HDL up. It has hovered between 3.1 and 3.4 since my bypass surgery. I've been following an exercise regimen, and continue to watch my diet. Then, out of the blue, a blood test just last month showed it up to 4.1. I was amazed! I haven't done anything different! Maybe it's just a combination of diet, exercise, medication and time.

Answer 7

It sounds like you need another doctor. Yes, there are other medications you could try, and you can supplemenet them with diet and exercise (which really do make a difference). The important thing to discover is whether or not you have genetic high cholesterol readings. If it isn't genetic, it can be pretty well controlled by diet and exercise. If it is, then you need medical help.

Answer 8

Why don't you try Lecithin Granules? You can get it in a health food store. It emulsifies fatty arteries and breaks it down into miniscule globules.
It is supposed to be in a person's healthy liver and bile. I brought my ex husbands cholesterol down from 280 to 130.

Answer 9

1000 mg of fish oil - enteric coated to help cut down on the fishy burps - taken 3 times a day - my doc stresses this constantly. i've also heard red rice yeast but don't know anymore about that. Remember to list fish oils and natural supplements on durgs taken, as they can cause problems with other things you may take, or if you are having surgery. My surgeon told me to quit the fish oil a couple of weeks before surgery - it thins the blood as do many of he herbs starting with g (his wordage) ginseng, gingko...

Answer 10

Yes! Zetia