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General Health board
  1. severe diarrhea after taking strong antibiotics 30th December 2007
    ... monitoring my diet. I am currently on medications; Vytorin for high cholesterol and Prevacid for acid reflux...
    ... a time to be sure you can take each one especially Vytorin ...many people can't take this type of drug. Good...
    ... morning when this is the case. I can't speak for the Vytorin , but I have been on Prevacid (30 mg twice a day) for...

ADD - Attention Deficit Disorder board
  1. Weaning from Concerta 1st June 2007
    ... Initially a few years ago he put me on Zocor or Vytorin for high cholesterol and my memory started getting...

Anemia board
  1. Low Ferritin 23rd February 2007
    ... said it's familial, so she's going to start me on Vytorin today. My TC=327, HDL=40, TRG=405 and my LDL which...

Anxiety board
  1. Experiences to share with Wellbutrin? 30th April 2005
    ... have had some bad reactions with Zocor, Pravachol and Vytorin . I do seem to be able to take Lescol, though. The...

  2. Cholesterol Meds and Anxiety??? 11th December 2004
    ... Zocor, etc? I just recently started a med called Vytorin which is the latest cholesterol medication. After...

Back Problems board
  1. I need some advice please..... 27th January 2008
    ... to play while pregnant. I know my daugher was on Vytorin for high cholesterol, she needed to be off them for...

Blood Disorders board
  1. Vytroin and Aplastic Anemia 2nd July 2007
    ... Due to elavated LDH I was put on Vytorin . Took med. for 4 months and had labs. checked. LDH...

  2. Zocor Side Effects 18th June 2007
    ... that he recommended that I take either Crestor or Vytorin . All I could do when I read this was to laugh and ... effects of Crestor at the time and I do believe that Vytorin has Zocor in it. So much for my side effects. I feel...

Brain & Nervous System Disorders board
  1. Nerve pulses in head only at sleep. 16th May 2007
    ... getting fairly frequent. I am on heart medicine and vytorin , as well as some vitamins that I have been on all...

Cancer board
  1. Kidney Cancer 28th October 2007
    ... Wendy Stan does take Vytorin for blood pressure and one baby asprin a day.When...

Cancer: Breast board
  1. Arimidex 7th April 2007
    ... husband takes the Omega-3 and another cholesterol med... Vytorin . He was on 3 meds for his cholesterol and could never...

Depression board
  1. MAOI Patch 5th May 2007
    ... on Lasix. I also take Atenolol for blood pressure, Vytorin for high cholesterol, a Xanax here and there for anxiety...

Diabetes board
  1. Low sodium and chloride - why? - on metformin 9th August 2007
    ... to see for this. Anyone have any ideas? Also on vytorin and tricor and miralax. Thanks Elegiamore...

  2. Chromium Picolinate dangerous? 12th February 2007
    ... could also be caused from my cholesterol med. which is Vytorin . Has this happened to anyone else?...
    ... I take simvastatin which is one component of Vytorin . I have not personally had any liver enzyme observances...

  3. Friend just diagnosed 19th March 2006
    ... A1C- 7.3 Fasting bl. sugar-162 He is taking Vytorin for high chloesterol (sp) every day. He is trying...

  4. Misdiagnosis? What do the numbers mean? 10th March 2006
    ... Can it be controlled by excercise and diet? He is on Vytorin for his Cholesterol every day....
    ... Can it be controlled by excercise and diet? He is on Vytorin for his Cholesterol every day. Those sugar levels...

  5. OGTT at 238 and Fasting Plasma at 88 ??? 29th July 2005
    ... Diabetic ? BTW I have elevated Cholesterol and on Vytorin . This brough TC to 138, Triglycerides to 182, HDL...

Digestive Disorders board
  1. Upper Right Quadrant Pain 26th July 2007
    ... monitor it for a few days. Also I should mention I take Vytorin 10/80 and asked to stop that just to rule out any...

Drug Interactions board
  1. Cholesterol Meds Causing Pain? 28th May 2005
    ... dont know which lol) anyway..first I was prescribed Vytorin ...I noticed that I had severe muscle pains in my arms ... still in place. They were. The two days I was off the Vytorin I felt better. I told him of my suspicions about the...
    ... dont know which lol) anyway..first I was prescribed Vytorin ...I noticed that I had severe muscle pains in my arms ... still in place. They were. The two days I was off the Vytorin I felt better. I told him of my suspicions about the...
    ... another Statin drug, just as lovastatin, Zocor, Lipitor, Vytorin , etc. Other doctors use other cholesterol lowering...

Ear, Nose & Throat board
  1. Regain sense of smell/taste after right basilar skull fracture? 5th January 2008
    ... Currently, my medications are: Coumadin, Verapamil, Vytorin , Tegretol, Duragesic, Actiq, Dilaudid, Elavil, ProSom...

Eye & Vision board
  1. which meds. cause blurry vision or eye probs? 31st July 2005
    ... vision (big problems). I just read the side effects for Vytorin and it lists blurry vision as one. Kind of a bummer...

Heart Disorders board
  1. Running/Jogging with CAD 13th August 2007
    ... is advisable with DES. I also take 81mg asprin and Vytorin for cholesterol control. I take Niacin, Fish oil and...

  2. What can I do to improve this? 4th August 2007
    ... currently taking Zetia and may be changing to Crestor or Vytorin soon. I believe I am around 200 or so. Not sure of...
    ... burst, that's better still. Good luck with the Vytorin or Crestor...but MAYBE a weaker statin might be a...
    ... supplements.Soon i will be going from zetia alone to either vytorin or lipitor or crestor. Not sure which one yet. Thanks...

  3. I'm 26 and almost certain that I have blockage what can I do to reverse it? 8th June 2007
    ... treatment (usually statin drugs like Lipitor, Crestor, Vytorin . or simvastatin.) An alternative to the drug therapy...

  4. Freaked out by earlobe crease 12th May 2007
    ... the connection. I have a left ear crease and I take vytorin for cholesterol. My dad has creases in both ears...

  5. Just wondering 8th February 2007
    ... ardiologist has placed me on the normal meds ( Clopidogrel, Vytorin , Atenolol, Lisinopril and low dose aspirin). My concern...

  6. anyone on sotalol for afib? 3rd February 2007
    ... problems including congestive heart failure. I take Vytorin , Cozaar, Norvasc, Sotalol, warfarin, Flomax without...

  7. Cypher Stent Problems??? 20th December 2006
    ... tells me my liver enzymes are elevated due to the vytorin I am on.. I am on plavix and aspirin indefinetly,...
    ... your LDL? Until this is resolved, keep taking the Vytorin regardless of the liver enzyme elevation. Problemo...
    ... blockages are made of. My cardio told me today to stop the vytorin cause of the liver enzymes..but now I'm not so sure...

  8. Headache meds - can you take these w/Toprol....... 9th December 2006
    ... Vytorin and Plavix? Thanks!!!...
    ... Vioxx did. (removed from market recently). But the Vytorin may have an impact on your liver function, and so...

  9. Problems with Toprol XL, Vytorin, Plavix & Baby Aspirin 9th December 2006
    ... the meds you're on. I personally would never take Vytorin ...it is a "combo" drug, i.e. it's two drugs in one ... especially as the first drug that is tried. And given how Vytorin works on your intestinal tract, it only makes sense ... metoprolol or another beta blocker and, (2) why do I need Vytorin ; can we try just the Zocor, or Lipitor and I promise...
    ... endoscope. Side effeccts of the ezetimibe in the Vytorin are: · tired feeling; · stomach ... substitution of simvastatin (Zocor) 40 mg. for the Vytorin (simvastain and ezetimibe.) A couple weeks should ... casuing the problem. If not, you can go back on the Vytorin and stop the beta-blocker for a week or two. IF...

  10. would you stop Plavix for an elective procedure? 20th October 2006
    ... will ever get off the drug. I have been on plavix, vytorin , niaspan and 325 mg of aspirin daily..yet I still...

  11. I am 30 years old, the Dr said if I have any plaque I can reverse it. Confused! 16th June 2006
    ... weeks later, so I have adjusted further. Changed to Vytorin (10mg/40mg) which adds the Zetia sequesting agent...
    ... if that's part of it? Ken: With regard to the Vytorin I think the HDL elevation comes mostly from the ezetimibe...

  12. Varying opinions regarding medications prescribed after stents 6th June 2006
    ... beneficial supplements. I am talking to my gp about adding Vytorin based on some research that a cholesterol sequestering...
    ... following stents, I can add that the docs agreed that Vytorin (10/40) should be added and the Lipitor dropped. ...

  13. todays heart attack 19th May 2006
    ... Coumadin in addition to Plavix, Lisinopril, asprin, Vytorin , Tricor, Coreg, Lasix, Elavil and Protonix. I will...

  14. Mom - 3 stents put in - what's to do? 12th May 2006
    ... is 131) Mu HDL is good though, 57. I am on 10/40 vytorin and he is threatening to go to 10/80 where I don't...

  15. Muscle cramps with Lipitor?? 15th April 2006
    ... between the two. My cardiologist wants me to take Vytorin . At this point I'm taking the Zetia but I'm just totally...

  16. Just got my cholesterol results back 3rd April 2006
    ... people have better results getting their HDL up on Vytorin which is combo zocor and zetia. Hope this info helps...

  17. Heart bypass and low HDL 2nd February 2006
    ... has been able to get his up to about what mine is on Vytorin and niacin. Neither of us are smokers, only drink...

  18. Help Please... 3rd December 2005
    ... yet. I have high cholesterol for which I was taking Vytorin until recently but I stopped about 4 months ago and...
    ... yet. I have high cholesterol for which I was taking Vytorin until recently but I stopped about 4 months ago and...

  19. Low blood pressure..why? 15th November 2005
    ... take Diovan for blood pressure (have for months) and Vytorin for cholesteral. My bp has been running around 130...

  20. Trouble since heart surgery, need advice 27th July 2005
    ... 5 mg. and a beta blocker for high BP. I also take Vytorin for cholestorol 40/10. I do take glucotrol 7.5 mg...

  21. Pain or shortness of breath after stents? 6th June 2005
    ... thing! I do take the aspirin and plavix along with vytorin and atenolol. How do you know if you have clotting...

  22. weird feeling in chest 18th May 2005
    ... pains I was having was from the cholesterol medicine Vytorin they gave me. I have been off it for two days now...

  23. thought i was having a heart attack 28th April 2005
    ... me home. my choleterol is high and have been taking vytorin for that.i have a stress test scheduled for oct. and...

  24. cholestral numbers 28th May 2004
    ... Still blocked up and several stents. I am trying Vytorin to raise HDLs and further lower LDLs. My PCP warned...
    ... Is that miserable 35 HDL WITH the Niaspan and Vytorin ? I too take 500 mg. slow release niacin because...
    ... Lenin: those numbers are before the niaspan and vytorin . I eagerly await seeing if they were able to do any...
    ... then. You'll invariably see a nice HDL boost from the Vytorin and Niaspan. Let me repeat though, I'm saying you...
    ... contained a lot or high level of niacin? Are these drugs ( Vytorin and Niaspan) need a dr prescription? Thanks Pika...
    ... formulation of niacin IS a prescription drug as is Vytorin (which is simvastatin + ezetimibe.)...
    ... that due to my history, I need to lower the ldl? The vytorin has helped a little vs. the plain zocor, but its a...

High & Low Blood Pressure board
  1. New Meds Concern Can Someone Help 14th March 2008
    ... He changed me to Lotrel and zebeta, I also take vytorin . Should I take them both lotrel and zebeta at same ... should it be morning or evening? I have to take the vytorin 10/80 at bedtime. He also put me on protonix althought...

  2. felling my heartbeat 6th November 2006
    ... I was put on corgard for the heartrate and high BP vytorin for high cholesteral. this hasent helped at all. I...

  3. potassium supplementation?? 5th April 2006
    ... now Hyzaar 100/12.5 plus toprol 50mg . I also take vytorin 10/20. I just got a prescription for 10meg of potassium...

  4. What do you think of LASIX? 30th November 2005
    ... out some and I DO attribute this, or some of it to Vytorin . The doc told me that the Vytorin will help lower...

  5. Do Blood Pressure Meds. Cause Vision Problems? 1st August 2005
    ... If so which ones are the worst? I read that Vytorin can cause blurriness, but it's a drug I have to take...

  6. Is Norvasc Hurting me more than helping? 27th July 2005
    ... pressure well. But I am miserable! I am also taking Vytorin for cholestorol, a small amount of a beta blocker...
    ... Metoprolol Glucotrol 7.5 XL PM Metoprolol Vytorin 40/10 Diovan 80 Aspirin 325...

  7. Propronolol vs Atenolol 11th May 2005
    ... with the diuretic alone. BUT I also started taking Vytorin about 3 weeks ago and I think this is contributing ... saving money :D I would like to think that the Vytorin and Furosemide alone will lower it and keep me comfortable...

  8. Did anyone watch Oprah today? 3rd May 2005
    ... I watch sodium very carefully and have started on Vytorin for cholesterol. It is a fact that cholesterol meds ... just go off of meds all together. The doc says the Vytorin would help BP and he would like to see me off of BP...

  9. Atenolol raise blood glucose levels 28th April 2005
    ... 104! It went UP! And the only thing I took was my Vytorin and Atenolol! So I let 1 day pass, went back on...

  10. Diovan Results 23rd November 2004
    ... 80 mg pill. My new cardiologist prescribed Diovan, Vytorin , and he increased my Synthroid from 88mcg to 100mcg ... effects so then I started the Diovan. I have yet to try Vytorin and I can’t wait to see what is in store for me when...
    ... hard as before the med. I have also just started Vytorin ....

High Cholesterol board
  1. ALT and AST levels high? 8th March 2008
    ... My Dad had been taking Vytorin for a year, he got extremely weak and fatigued with ... for an ultrasound, what does this mean? Did the Vytorin cause serious liver damage? Does he have cancer? ...
    ... They knew this and sat on it for 2 years. Vytorin is the combination of Zetia and Zocor together in...
    ... Vytorin wouldn't have caused liver injury. But the the Zocor ... would expect it to come down soon after stopping the Vytorin . Perhaps it is something else .... . Anyway, good...

  2. wanna know about CoQ10 ? 7th March 2008
    ... i take vytorin 10/40 and 500mg of niaspan everyday to lower cholesterol...
    ... switching from Vytrorin to either Zocor (same statin as in Vytorin ) or a different type. The latest clinical tests doesn...
    ... switching from Vytrorin to either Zocor (same statin as in Vytorin ) or a different type. The latest clinical tests doesn ... what my numbers are with the input of niaspan and vytorin together will do thanks god bless...

  3. how are these numbers?? 22nd February 2008
    ... reduce heart attack risk (the Torcetrapib and now the Vytorin clinical trials). It is quite possible that messing...
    ... reduce heart attack risk (the Torcetrapib and now the Vytorin clinical trials). It is quite possible that messing ... nutrition for ongoing good health. :D Did the Vytorin trials take into account particle sizes, or was it...

  4. lab results 18th February 2008
    ... alt=10 ast=19 ast/alt=1.9 this was after vytorin 10/40 before the numbers were tc 177 hdl=25 trg ... hdl so doc told me to start 500mg niaspan with my vytorin any concern there ? can i mix both drugs i dont know...
    ... have is: why are you even taking a statin? And why Vytorin , especially? Are you aware of the recent Vytorin/Zetia ... ask your doc about raising its dosage, and dropping Vytorin , along with a VAP, C-reactive protein and homocysteine...
    ... so I would think about using something other than Vytorin . Have you already tried lifestyle and diet changes...
    ... have is: why are you even taking a statin? And why Vytorin , especially? Are you aware of the recent Vytorin/Zetia ... ask your doc about raising its dosage, and dropping Vytorin , along with a VAP, C-reactive protein and homocysteine ... test. HE PUT ME ON VYTORIN BECAUSE AT FIRST HE HAD ME ON NIASPAN THAT WORKED ... IS UP AND DOWN SO HE PUT ME NIASPAN AGAING WITH MY VYTORIN TOSEE IF THE HDL WILL GO UP SINCE MY LDL IS ALREADY...
    ... [QUOTE=miket78;3447777]HE PUT ME ON VYTORIN BECAUSE AT FIRST HE HAD ME ON NIASPAN THAT WORKED ... find it bizarre that the doctor would switch you to Vytorin . And saying he wants your LDL under 100, and it reads ... should look through this forum regarding Zetia and Vytorin , and the recent studies showing limited or no benefit ... from including Zetia with a statin. And by taking Vytorin , you are also just adding to the potential for side...
    ... find it bizarre that the doctor would switch you to Vytorin . And saying he wants your LDL under 100, and it reads ... should look through this forum regarding Zetia and Vytorin , and the recent studies showing limited or no benefit ... from including Zetia with a statin. And by taking Vytorin , you are also just adding to the potential for side...
    ... needed, maybe ask him for something different than Vytorin . And it was a good idea to get D levels tested --...

  5. Vytorin Side Effects After Taking It For Years?? 13th February 2008
    ... yes, the muscle aches could well be caused by the Vytorin . Try stopping them and see if you get any relief....

  6. Are statins effective and does cholesterol matter???? 25th January 2008
    ... there notice all the new advertisements for Zetia and Vytorin ? It's sort of disgusting. My newspaper has been running...

  7. Anyone asking Doc to change from Vytorin to ? Husband now has Simvastatin... 21st January 2008
    ... What kind of readings did he have using the Vytorin ? 10/20 Vytorin contains 10 milligrams of ezetimibe ... job done based on the results of his previous use of Vytorin . Im not positive but I think simvastatin was one...
    ... Accually we was cutting the Vytorin in half anyway and never told the Doctor, he went ... mean time. For a time, he was even taking half a vytorin every other day, this only raised his Chol # from...
    ... OverRunWithSons;3408984]Accually we was cutting the Vytorin in half anyway and never told the Doctor, he went ... mean time. For a time, he was even taking half a vytorin every other day, this only raised his Chol # from...

  8. how good is Zetia 15th January 2008
    ... from food that finds its way into your bloodstream. Vytorin , which consists of Zetia and Zocor, has been found...

  9. Concerns about Zetia 21st December 2007
    ... alone. Canada has explicit warnings on Zetia and Vytorin notifying people of the potential for liver damage...
    ... surprised, as they seem to be pushing that Zetia and Vytorin alot. My old dr. tried insisting on me taking the...
    ... All, There's more bad news for Zetia (and Vytorin ) in the papers today. They did a new trial that ... over using Zocor alone. Whoever is taking Zetia or Vytorin should do some research HubbleRules :)...
    ... you if you happened to use Vioxx and took Zetia or Vytorin . But their commercials said they REALLY care.:)...
    ... Of course, I've been taking Vytorin and it's the only cholesterol drug that's ever lowered...
    ... do anything right now if you are currently taking Vytorin or Zetia. I would schedule a follow-up with my...
    ... I've been on Vytorin for two years (10:40), following a long run on Lipitor ... but I'm not about to panic. The doctor put me on Vytorin in an attempt to lower LDL, and it's gone from 100...
    ... either if I were you. Talk to your doctor about the Vytorin next time you see him - maybe he'll suggest a different ... reduction. What bothers me most about this Zetia / Vytorin situation is that it is so indicative of how corrupting...

  10. can i take both 10/40 vytorin with ryr? 10th December 2007
    ... Mike, I would not take Vytorin 10/40 with red yeast rice because your vytorin contains...

  11. does anyone have any good testemonies on vytorin10/40 in a short period. 10th December 2007
    ... i was put on vytorin 10/40 for a month now i have no side effects thank...
    ... Mike, I can't speak to Vytorin 10/40 but can as to Vytorin 10/20 in April 07. Total=117, LDL=55, Tris=66 ... Regardless, I would advise you against adding onto the Vytorin 10/40. You are taking two drugs for cholesterol lowering...
    ... [QUOTE=judgejkh;3344773]Mike, I can't speak to Vytorin 10/40 but can as to Vytorin 10/20 in April 07. ... Regardless, I would advise you against adding onto the Vytorin 10/40. You are taking two drugs for cholesterol lowering ... 95 ac1 test=5.4 so then doc decided to put me on vytorin 10/40 to raise hdl and decrease ldl so thats why iam...
    ... is miket78 wondering if i can take niaspan with my vytorin 10/40? to help my hdl lipids ....
    ... is miket78 wondering if i can take niaspan with my vytorin 10/40? to help my hdl lipids .[/QUOTE ...
    ... is miket78 wondering if i can take niaspan with my vytorin 10/40? to help my hdl lipids .[/QUOTE ...
    ... Mike, Absolutely, I would not take Niaspan with Vytorin 10/40 without your dr giving you the go ahead. Niaspan ... again, I wouldn't go over 1000 mg combined with the Vytorin , without your dr approving. I did see about a ... 10 point boost from the Vytorin 10/20 so you may surprise the Board:D. The only time ... my HDL was over 50 was while taking Vytorin 10/20 and 500 to 1000 mg/day of Slo-Niacin. Good...
    ... buy the vitamins ? also does it effect with 10/40 vytorin ?...
    ... buy the vitamins ? also does it effect with 10/40 vytorin ? You can get enough vitamin d from milk to prevent ... into account. It should have no interaction with your vytorin ....

  12. what else is good to raise hdl? 6th December 2007
    ... and does anyone have any good testimonies about vytorin 10/40 ?...

  13. how can olive oil benefit my hdl levels to go up? 5th December 2007
    ... my hdl to 39 in one month alone but got switched to vytorin 10/40 i am concerned because it was prescribed at...

  14. Should I be on medication? 5th December 2007
    ... hdl 25 ldl 127 tric 70 ratio 6.7 got put on 10/40 vytorin sugars 95 ac1 test 5.4 nonhdl 140 should i be on medication...
    ... hdl 25 ldl 127 tric 70 ratio 6.7 got put on 10/40 vytorin sugars 95 ac1 test 5.4 nonhdl 140 should i be on medication...

  15. High Niacin dosage lowering LDL 4th December 2007
    ... was taking 1000 mg of Slo-Niacin only. Before, on Vytorin 10/20 my Total was <150 and LDL < 130 with HDL 50...
    ... Niacin. I may give the ryr a shot b4 going back on the vytorin , who knows. The Vytorin 10/20 took my numbers too...
    ... Niacin. I may give the ryr a shot b4 going back on the vytorin , who knows. The Vytorin 10/20 took my numbers too...

  16. Vytorin/Zetia Clinical Trials 26th November 2007
    ... An article about Vytorin and Zetia clinical trials was published in the New ... well as the effectiveness of the drugs. If Zetia and Vytorin are ineffective, patients taking them are increasing...

  17. CoQ10 and statin side effects 19th November 2007
    ... When I was taking Vytorin I asked my doctor about COq10. He said to save my...

  18. Cut Statins or Zetia 19th November 2007
    ... and ready for the fight of my life. I currently take vytorin 10/10, and 2000 mg of Niaspan. TC= 140 HDL=67...
    ... took me off of the zetia and changed me from zocor ( vytorin 10/10) to lipitor 10mg. Retest in 90 days. He wanted...
    ... of someone with nerve damage from Zetia. I took Vytorin (with Zetia) for one month and my left wrist and hand ... completely healed after 8 months. I discontinued the vytorin after 1-2 months and slowly began to have symptoms ... taking zocor alone at the same time I discontinued the Vytorin . I would NEVER take Zetia again. This has been...

  19. CholestOff for high cholesterol 2nd November 2007
    ... try the Cholestoff. My doctor wanted to put me on Vytorin , but I had muscle problems with Lipitor, Crestor,...
    ... HDL and LDL you have. Cholesteroff works similar to Vytorin , blocking fat from foods in the intestines, only Cholestero...

  20. Statins Causing Muscle Pains, Done with them 23rd October 2007
    ... question is directed at me. My latest numbers with vytorin 10/10 and 2000mg of Niaspan were: TC = 140 HDL...
    ... question is directed at me. My latest numbers with vytorin 10/10 and 2000mg of Niaspan were: TC = 140 HDL...

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