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  1. clueless about new diet 28th September 2007
    ... ok I guess I should have mentioned that I was on Vytorin for a short time before, but my liver enzymes went...

  2. How much can one expect Niacin to raise HDL levels 26th September 2007
    ... of problems, she took herself off of it, I went for Vytorin 10/10 and have had great results on my blood test...

  3. What to eat to lower cholesterol 24th September 2007
    ... statin (Crestor). I've had bad muscle reactions to Vytorin & Lipitor so I'm assuming Crestor will do the same...

  4. Do These Number Required Medication 21st September 2007
    ... LDL `130 What medication is best? My doctor gave vytorin 10/20. Any advice would be helpful Thanks...
    ... LDL `130 What medication is best? My doctor gave vytorin 10/20. Any advice would be helpful Thanks IMO...

  5. Cholesterol levels, prescribed Vytorin 10/20 7th September 2007
    ... another try if my doctor agrees. My husband is on Vytorin 10/20 and his levels are great...Total was 135. His...

  6. Vytorin - Sun Sensitivity 17th August 2007
    ... anyone else become overly sensitive to sun by taking Vytorin (or any other statin drug), and if so, did stop taking ... chance to see a grandchild graduate from college. The Vytorin does make some people more sensitive to sunlight but...

  7. Zetia question / what to do questions 13th August 2007
    ... Recently, beacuse of insurance issues, I switched to Vytorin (simvastatin & Zeita combo) at 40mg/10mg. My numbers...

  8. My husband's high cholesterol 12th August 2007
    ... acid) to take 2- 2 times daily. Also he was given Vytorin 1 tablet @ bedtime. His triglycerides are @ 518 and...
    ... IN TRIGLYCERIDES FROM THE LOVAZA and more from the Vytorin . THe Vytorin is a good choice. Let us know what...

  9. Red Rice yeast 8th August 2007
    ... I just feel every time i go on a real statin like vytorin or lipitor I get bad body aches....
    ... I just feel every time i go on a real statin like vytorin or lipitor I get bad body aches. Have you considered...

  10. Extremely High LDL 24th July 2007
    ... it must be heridetary. The doc. wants to put me on Vytorin . I asked if he would do a LipoProfile to see if they...

  11. Question about Fish Oil Vitamin 22nd July 2007
    ... prescribe meds lightly but he does want me to try Vytorin mostly because of my bad cholesteral being high. So...
    ... Vytorin is a very good drug combo....

  12. Who has tried Niaspan or Niacin before making a decision...? 12th July 2007
    ... your total! At least that was my experience when on Vytorin 10/20 and Slo-Niacin (after losing 10 pounds). I ... would not suggest going so low. After quitting the Vytorin but continuing the Slo-Niacin, I feel much better...
    ... a great point. After 2 times on them (Crestor and Vytorin ), I noticed both times that I had the aches/pains...

  13. Going from 20 to 80mg Lipitor.....Lenin are you our there? 12th July 2007
    ... Breast Cancer was diagnosed on 12/29/06. I was on vytorin (diarrhea) until 12/18/06 changed to lipitor 20mg...

  14. Elevated CPK .. trying Welchol now! 8th July 2007
    ... so he said I should either double my Lipitor or try Vytorin (Zetia and Zocor.) I upped the Lipitor (and succeeded ... ) and have a couple boxes of Vytorin samples in my drawer which I may or may not try down...

  15. What is it with higher cholesterol once you stop the statin? 1st July 2007
    ... answers. appreciate it. What are Statins? I take Vytorin , and a new pill because triglycerides weren't coming...

  16. Zocor side effects 1st July 2007
    ... basically a form letter suggesting that I try Crestor or Vytorin . I don't know anything about Crestor but Vytorin contains...
    ... basically a form letter suggesting that I try Crestor or Vytorin . If you had problems with Zocor, I wouldn't try...
    ... basically a form letter suggesting that I try Crestor or Vytorin . I don't know anything about Crestor but Vytorin contains...

  17. high cholesterol question 27th June 2007
    ... Niaspan for a year now. Dr. want me to start taking Vytorin as well. Have a friend that doesn't take chol med ... what you thought about this INSTEAD of me taking the Vytorin . He wants me to start taking it and come back in...
    ... HURT you but Lecithin is not in the same league as Vytorin for blood lipid control. PS...if you start the Vytorin...

  18. Vytorin - Muscle Problems?? 31st May 2007
    ... it is right shoulder pain, and the culprit is not vytorin , but Zocor. He takes 80 mg, about 2 weeks ago, he ... have the same problems with muscle aches. ****** vytorin and muscle aches and I bet you will find a whole bunch...
    ... xperienced the same symptoms (both on Crestor 5 mg and then Vytorin 10/20) I would have to say it is statin related (at ... me to know this stuff is wicked:) . I stopped the Vytorin over 1 month ago and I have been more active, yet...

  19. Lipitor vs Vytorin 12th May 2007
    ... drug and thus is more apt to cause side effects. 2. Vytorin is a smaller dose of a weaker statin BUT it consist ... cholesterol very well. I take Lipitor but would switch to Vytorin if the Lipitor started giving me problems....

  20. Lipitor 10th May 2007
    ... I was given Vytorin and took one dose and felt leg cramps and went off...

  21. Vytorin and Peripheral Neuropathy 10th May 2007
    ... healthboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=293640[/url] " Vytorin and Peripheral Neuropathy"] Donsabi, I am not sure ... been experiencing similar problems after being on vytorin for 3 years. I certainly cannot be sure but this was ... that I had a peripheral neuropathy. When I mentioned Vytorin he said that there was no connection. Well to make ... announced to my cardiologist that I was not taking the vytorin anymore and he said I didn't have to. Unfortuantely ... center. It has been 5 months since being off of the vytorin and conditions of my feet have changed but they still...

  22. Meds vs diet changes vs vitamins/minerals? 10th May 2007
    ... options (drugs/diet/vitamins/minerals). I did start Vytorin 10/20 two days ago. I really wanted to address my...
    ... or intend to get pregnant should not take statins. Vytorin is included in cholesterol lowering medications. ...

  23. New Numbers- Total and LDL too low??? 4th May 2007
    ... and have never had such low numbers. I was taking Vytorin 10/20, Slo-Niacin 500 mg, Fish Oil 4 g/day, 100 mg ... 0 (2.1-17.7). I feel like I should lay off the vytorin and just see what effect losing the weight (10 lbs ... 158 These numbers were after a 6 week trial on Vytorin 10/20. My numbers from 11/06 (just fish oil, niacin...
    ... would have been on the 7th day! As you know, on either Vytorin 10/20 or Crestor 5 mg my best total has been 155....
    ... replacement as I went from 153 to 395. At least I feel the Vytorin was less toxic in this regard than the Crestor although...

  24. Birth Control and High Cholesterol? 29th April 2007
    ... typically not taking the pill and now I just started Vytorin this week since my Total Cholesterol is over 300 and...

  25. Concerned 23rd April 2007
    ... that you were much better off before you stated the vytorin . You HDL was much better. The zetia portion of the ... vytorin causes Coq10 NOT to be absorbed by the body. The...
    ... you were much better off before you sta(r)ted the vytorin . Yeah right, the poor guy had an LDL of 235 AND A...

  26. Vytorin 10/20 and CoQ10 100 mg 10th April 2007
    ... I stopped taking my Vytorin (about 6 weeks ago) due to the muscle soreness (not ... end of April so hopefully my good numbers with the Vytorin will be good with the CoQ10....

  27. High Calorie Foods and High Cholesterol 27th March 2007
    ... LDL of 200 and HDL of 56. My doctor has put me on Vytorin . It runs in my family. My question is....I only weigh...
    ... LDL of 200 and HDL of 56. My doctor has put me on Vytorin . It runs in my family. My question is....I only weigh...
    ... of action. And especially a combination drug like Vytorin . Your HDL reading gives you protection. Diet ... did decide to try medication, I'd never start with Vytorin . This is coming from someone who had a 99% blockage...

  28. Discussion on Drug Reps 19th March 2007
    ... looks very nice. I found out the doctor put her on vytorin and another statin, seems she has high trigs. I told...

  29. Need some advice 18th March 2007
    ... taking Lipitor for about 7 years now. After trying Vytorin for a time I recently asked to be switched back to ... 148 LDL= 48 HDL = 46 Trigs = 298 This was on Vytorin 10/40 Because my trigs were high and my HDL was...
    ... is really for raising HDL and little else. The Vytorin may be doing a good enough job and your HDL of 46 ... directly and you might be able to either add one to your Vytorin or take one INSTEAD of the Vytorin. Get your weight...
    ... the reply! I am now on Lipitor and am thinking maybe Vytorin was the best choice after all. When I was on Vytorin...

  30. Vytori and/or Zocor Side effects 18th March 2007
    ... bordering on nightmares. Having similar problems with Vytorin . It's undoubtedly the Zocor components. On zocor,...

  31. Vytorin 10/20 problems 15th March 2007
    ... The zetia portion of the vytorin causes Coq10 supplements not to be absorbed by the...

  32. Has anyone used cholest-off and other products? 12th March 2007
    ... along with a comparison of my January results with Vytorin 10/20. The Vytorin (even after I've split the dosage...

  33. Leg cramps w/Vytorin 6th March 2007
    ... cholesterol (about 15 points) my doctor put me on Vytorin . I've been on that for about two months also and ... cramps at night which I am inclined to think is the Vytorin . I asked my pharmacist and he said it could be the ... Vytorin & when I asked him if he thought it could lead to...
    ... while magnesium relaxes them. The zetia part of vytorin is know to cause many vital nutrients not to be absorbed...
    ... fence about trying anything else. I've not taken the Vytorin for 4 nights and have had no leg cramps. I noticed...
    ... 60, don't know about LDL. Wanted to change me from Vytorin back to Zocor which I had already taken for 2 mos...

  34. Lipitor Side Effect? 28th February 2007
    ... symptoms" Stopped the lipitor, flu was gone. Now on Vytorin , having "very bad dreams" Same problem as Zocor. ...

  35. Vytorin 28th February 2007
    ... I have been taking Vytorin 10/40 for about 6 weeks now with no side effects. ... generic Simvastatin which brought my LDLs to 113, the Vytorin brought it to 79. You may want to ask your doctor...

  36. CK, CRP, Lp(a) tests 20th February 2007
    ... a couple of months. My question is if I'm taking Vytorin (or any other statin, cholesterol drug, etc) will...

  37. Should I be on Niaspan???? 10th February 2007
    ... Fish Oil seems to keep my tri's down (along with Vytorin 10/20). Good luck....

  38. What's your HDL and LDL levels? 4th February 2007
    ... anything else to lower cholesterol? Yes I also take Vytorin 10-40mg. My LDL didn't really drop till started taking...
    ... way too low. I don't believe I would be takiing the vytorin at all. What was your cholesterol before the vytorin...
    ... way too low. I don't believe I would be takiing the vytorin at all. What was your cholesterol before the vytorin ... can also affect the heart. My cholesterol before Vytorin and niaspan LDL was 128 and HDL was 12. My heart...
    ... I forgot to mention that the zetia component of vytorin causes supplemental Coq10 not to be absorbed. This ... production of Coq10 stopped by the Lipitor component of vytorin and well as the absorption of oral Coq10 by the zetia...
    ... that is the right track...by all means continue the Vytorin . Are you very overweight? Do you know what your...
    ... that is the right track...by all means continue the Vytorin . Are you very overweight? Do you know what your...
    ... your alcohol consumption. In light of your taking Vytorin , I think NIASPAN at 1000 mg. should be the upper limit...
    ... your alcohol consumption. In light of your taking Vytorin , I think NIASPAN at 1000 mg. should be the upper limit...

  39. Could Vytorin cause this?.... 26th January 2007
    ... insisted she go back on zetia (which is one part of vytorin ). She did but got to the point she couldn't even...
    ... is just not thrilled with the way she is feeling on Vytorin . I have even noticed the difference in her since going...

  40. Types of niacin 26th January 2007
    ... untreated numbers. I would be able to forget the Vytorin :). Plus, your ALT seems to show you're tolerating...

  41. Which is better and safer Zetia or Zocor? 26th January 2007
    ... cholesterol drugs:) . They both go together into Vytorin. Vytorin allows you to take 10 mg of Zetia (works in intestines ... have good results with Zetia alone. I would say that Vytorin is a better route (than either of these alone) but ... going from personal experience.:) . I'm able to take Vytorin 10/20 and get the good numbers (actually, a bit better ... statin). Some on this board are able to split the Vytorin and reduce the potency even further with good or great...
    ... a different perspective: I'd never take Zetia or Vytorin if I could avoid it, especially Vytorin. The drug ... trials for Vytorin were not as long as the FDA usually requires because ... Zocor as separate pills). So I think anyone taking Vytorin is participating in an unmonitored drug trial without ... that criteria alone, it would be Zocor over Zetia and Vytorin ....

  42. Husband cut Vytorin pills in half...surprisingly GREAT results.... 24th January 2007
    ... numbers are about what I calculated that splitting a vytorin 10/20 would do with my untreated numbers (that is...
    ... HdL was 41, LDL was 162 , got results after taking Vytorin for 3 months half a pill (we did not listen to Doctor...
    ... dug out the Accual figures from Before he started Vytorin .... and after doing that for 3 months cutting them ... 143, HDL was 41 & Tri's were 253. He started the Vytorin 10/20 cutting them in half about Oct - Jan , test...
    ... so, if not taking any drugs to lower it, fine. But Vytorin in itself can not be THAT good for you, why over do...
    ... Then you would agree, the less amount of any Vytorin possible is the BEST thing to do, right? Or would...
    ... height but I have plenty of stress. Still, taking the Vytorin brings me to good numbers. Plus, his splitting the ... habits, one must compensate. Taking a minimal dose of Vytorin (with less statin than most) yet getting good numbers ... like he's doing something(s) right besides taking the Vytorin ....
    ... he is doing NOTHING different than before he took Vytorin to get that much of a reduction, I was surprised too ... I made sure he QUIT taking that when he started Vytorin , he gave those to his Mom infact. I do have him taking ... He always took those vitamiins before starting Vytorin (except the coq10). I cut his pills in half with...
    ... I found the ALT on his Lab work after splitting Vytorin for 3 months , it is 55, normal says between 3- 60 ... 50), another year is was 36 ALT. Wondering if the Vytorin was raising his ALT this high? So this is related...
    ... so I'm told). I wouldn't doubt that it's from the Vytorin , but 2 often overlooked culprits to raise ALT are ... consumption. Mine has never been high even on Crestor or Vytorin . Definitely, both are key liver enzymes....
    ... aspirin or Tylenol and never drinks, so it must be the Vytorin that is raising it some, I dont know. And that was...
    ... 05 to 11/06) ALT (49 to 65) and AST (24 to 27) Vytorin 10/20 (from 11/06 to present) ALT (56 to 81) AST ...

  43. New test numbers 18th January 2007
    ... health food store. I've used the Slo-Niacin with my Vytorin 10/20 and finally got my HDL above 40 (but with just...

  44. Triglycerides are 495!?!?! 15th January 2007
    ... IF your doctor wants to try a statin, I think Vytorin be a good first place to start. Your doctor in...

  45. I need help! 11th January 2007
    ... my insurance won't pay for it and will only pay for Vytorin or Crestor. I scared because both these drugs raise ... and I don't know what to do. Which would be the best Vytorin or Crestor or does it really matter? Thanks a bunch...
    ... barb, If I were you, I would try the Vytorin becasue it is a low dose of a less potent statin....

  46. Should I take cholesterol medicine? 5th January 2007
    ... should be able to do a low dose of Lipitor or Zocor or Vytorin . . . thereby reducing your risk of statin side effects ... within 10 years, untreated, but with a small dose of Vytorin (10/20), I'm able to go to a <1% chance. Therefore...
    ... are the mainstay of medical cholesterol control: Vytorin , Lipitor, Zocor, Pravachol, and red yeast rice are...
    ... names of statins are crestor, zocor, lipitor, lescol. Vytorin has a statin component (zocor) and a non-statin component...
    ... girlfriend has taken every statin out there, now she is on Vytorin , yet no way can they get her numbers in a decent range...
    ... Lipitor 80 mgs. for years, but recently switched over to Vytorin . Last test she had her TC was still 245, and her Trigs...

  47. Crestor v Zocor potency? 2nd January 2007
    ... danger, etc), Crestor 5 mg or Zocor 20 mg? I am taking Vytorin 10/20 but I thought it would be fairest to compare...

  48. Crestor, Zetia And Gall Bladder Removal 1st January 2007
    ... test. For the past 30+ days, I've been on a trial of Vytorin 10/20 and am worried about this gall bladder thread...

  49. Vytorin 10/20 WOW! 29th December 2006
    ... If they were normal, then the simvastatin in the Vytorin is not likely to be the culprit. That then leaves ... wiggle room, does it? Your numbers are great on the Vytorin /Niacin. Triglycerides might indicate you have a sweet...
    ... as always) about my cholesterol treatment. Still, Vytorin 10/20 would be considered a low dose, right??? ... Vitamin B-12 during that time). I'll be watching the Vytorin closely to see if the low T symptoms return yawn: ... best since June 2004:) . So, I think the Niacin and Vytorin combo is responsible for that result....
    ... before, Crestor is wicked and my real concern with Vytorin is it will do the same. My new internist feels like...

  50. experience with crestor? 29th December 2006
    ... like Zocor or Mevachor)? Or see if you do well with Vytorin or Ezitimbe... We all react differently to medications...
    ... like Zocor or Mevachor)? Or see if you do well with Vytorin or Ezitimbe... We all react differently to medications...

  51. Has Anyone"s Health Been affected By Baycol? 25th December 2006
    ... assume that Baycol would be much stronger than Lipitor, Vytorin , etc???...

  52. To all board members.. 23rd December 2006
    ... I will have my labs done after my trial run with vytorin 10/20. Hopefully, my holiday fasting will pay off...

  53. Help! Unbelieveable blood test results 20th December 2006
    ... calls to inform me that the doctor is putting me on Vytorin 10/20 because my overall cholesterol is 235. CHL ... story short I go back in for blood tests to see if the Vytorin is working and a couple of days later the nurse calls ... results are "OK" and the doctor wants you to stay on Vytorin . Now hearing "OK" didn't work for me so I called and...
    ... remarkable. Though you MIGHT get good enough numbers with Vytorin 10/10 I'd stay right where you are, because with your...

  54. CO ENZYNE 10 Relieves Statin Symptoms? 13th December 2006
    ... absorption of Coq10 and other vital nutrients. Therefore vytorin is a double whammy. It stops the absorption as well...
    ... absorption of Coq10 and other vital nutrients. Therefore vytorin is a double whammy." The Coq10 that I have which ... is the best form of CoQ10 delivery. I have been on Vytorin for less than a month and have been trying to supplement...

  55. Let me try this again - Lipitor or Zetia 11th December 2006
    ... Dr. yesterday and he changed my meds. He put me on Vytorin 10/10 and I will continue with 2g of Niaspan. I still...

  56. Trans Fats??? 7th December 2006
    ... skip the doughnuts tomorrow morning and I did take my Vytorin when I got home.:D...
    ... skip the doughnuts tomorrow morning and I did take my Vytorin when I got home.:D The hamburger (minus the white...
    ... stays consistently between 37 and 39. I'm taking Vytorin 10/20 (1 month trial) and will have my labs at the ... end of the month. Vytorin 's webpage claims a boost in HDL. We'll see:) ....
    ... stays consistently between 37 and 39. I'm taking Vytorin 10/20 (1 month trial) and will have my labs at the ... end of the month. Vytorin 's webpage claims a boost in HDL. We'll see:) . ... drug???/ If your doctor thinks the zetia part of vytorin works in the intestines, he is dead wrong. Zetia...

  57. Weight loss from lipid-lowering medication? 6th December 2006
    ... taking statins or other combo lipid-lowering drugs ( Vytorin )?...
    ... .NO FUN!!!........:) A friend of mine is on Vytorin and she says she has gained weight, especially around...
    ... .NO FUN!!!........:) A friend of mine is on Vytorin and she says she has gained weight, especially around...

  58. Don't want to be on statins 2nd December 2006
    ... much, was too disappointed to even ask. Now, trying Vytorin . I did get a 3 mo. supply from my doctor for free...

  59. How Can I Get Off Statins ? 27th November 2006
    ... I have been on Vytorin for 2 years now. I have side effects, leg pains, low ... out of these toxins(meds) Can I just cold turkey Vytorin or does one need to taper?...

  60. Vytorin or Zetia-Stomach ache 22nd November 2006
    ... Isn't Vytorin a combo of Zocor and Zetia, and why are you taking ... Diarrhea. I'm just a lil confused as to why U take Vytorin and Zetia. If the Vytorin alone doesn't bother U,...
    ... JJ, You're exactly right about the vytorin composition. I had a bottle of the zetia and have ... been alternating it with the vytorin (to avoid the statin as much as possible). I have...
    ... put on Crestor, she was a mess. Give the straight Vytorin a shot, leave the Zetia be, and see how it goes. If ... U still have problems, then the Zetia in the Vytorin just may not agree with you, so a change may be in...
    ... I've been trying to take Vytorin 10/20 for about a week. I've been rotating just taking...

  61. Crestor and Zetia 15th November 2006
    ... From what I've read, Vytorin (combo of Zetia and Zocor-statin) is more effective...
    ... From what I've read, Vytorin (combo of Zetia and Zocor-statin) is more effective ... stronger a statin than Zocor. Or are you saying that Vytorin is stronger than EITHER Crestor OR Zetia?...
    ... Lenin, Vytorin 's page has head-to-head studies on it and that was ... thinking of just using Zetia for a month (instead of the Vytorin ) so that I can keep taking Niacin. I feel much better...
    ... coumadin rather than a placebo, he shouldn't take Vytorin , the problem is he doesn't know whether he is on coumadin ... is not on Coumadin, he could ask his doctor about Vytorin . I know that Zocor and Coumadin shouldn't be given...

  62. Tricor AND Vytroin? 14th November 2006
    ... enough maybe you can lose one of the THREE drugs (since Vytorin itself is actually TWO.) The reason the doctor brought...

  63. New Numbers 13th November 2006
    ... I saw my Internist today and he sent me home with Vytorin 10/20 for 1 month, then labs to be retested. I'm ... posts on the topic, I'm doubtful that I will. Plus, Vytorin claims an increase in HDL. I may stay with 500 mg...

  64. Niacin versus Inositol Hexaniacinate 9th November 2006
    ... responses... My cholesterol has been reduced nicely with Vytorin , but the Niacin is strictly to get my lp(a) levels...

  65. Niacin Flush 8th November 2006
    ... cholesterol numbers, which are now under control from Vytorin , but my last 2 VAP tests showed my lp(a) levels at...
    ... cholesterol numbers, which are now under control from Vytorin , but my last 2 VAP tests showed my lp(a) levels at...

  66. Lipitor question 3rd November 2006
    ... even more potent even in a smaller dose? I can't take vytorin ...
    ... If you can't take the vytorin ...it is doubtful that you can take and cholesterol...
    ... I am taking Vytorin for my high chlolesterol. It is working. However...
    ... successful with the ldl numbers? My hdl was fabulous with vytorin , nut not so hot with the straight zocor. Guess I...
    ... even more potent even in a smaller dose? I can't take vytorin If you are having any muscle pains, stop taking...

  67. Zocor vs. Lipitor 29th October 2006
    ... high 300 ldl. Very bad. My best results were with vytorin but it raises havok with my blood pressuse, shooting ... will see awful numbers again. My numbers with the vytorin 10/40 were the best. 216 tc, 130 ldl and 57 hdl. ... lipitor doesn't work maybe I should return to the vytorin and just put up with the higher bp. I think it has ... something to do with the fact that the zetia in the vytorin is broken down in the kidneys and I have kidney problems...

  68. Crestor 27th October 2006
    ... stomach, and not the liver. Talk to your doctor about Vytorin which contains both Zetia and Zocor (a "milder" Statin ... You may be able to get the reduction you need with Vytorin without the side-effects you're experiencing with...
    ... see my private provider in two weeks and ask about Vytorin (?). It will be interesting to see what he has to...
    ... stomach, and not the liver. Talk to your doctor about Vytorin which contains both Zetia and Zocor (a "milder" Statin ... You may be able to get the reduction you need with Vytorin without the side-effects you're experiencing with ... and a half to do another blood workup. Will mention Vytorin to him and see what he does. Thanks for you reply...

  69. Niacin Studies 15th October 2006
    ... days. Do you think it's too much (coupled with the Vytorin 10/20)? The literature seems to indicate that one ... statin. I was thrilled when my HDL hit 42 with the Vytorin 10/20 and 500 mg Slo-Niacin:blob_fire . I visited ... were discussing cholesterol drugs (I have started the vytorin since my last visit with him) and he point blank...
    ... it. It's more innocuous than the ezetimibe in the Vytorin . Try the 750 or 1000 mg. SLO-NIACIN and after a...
    ... flushing and the impact on my hdl (coupled with the vytorin 10/20) has been fantastic....

  70. Does anyone cut their Vytorin 10/20 dosage? Can I do this? 12th October 2006
    ... equal doses. The only problem is that ALL dosages of Vytorin contain 10 mg. ezetimibe whether they contain, 10...

  71. Who takes Vytorin 10/20 Any advice for New User? Better/safer than Lipitor, etc? 11th October 2006
    ... unfortunate problem with the zetia component of the vytorin is that, while it does not stop the production of...
    ... vs. NEW drugs. The advantage of the combo drug, Vytorin , is that you can take less of the statin, simvastatin...
    ... visit (new doctor-internist), I was introduced to Vytorin . The dr. said that it was a good way to get down ... I would imagine he would start me on the 10/20 Vytorin since I had great success with Crestor 5 mg (not considerin ... cholesterol??? Is it still safe to take Niacin with Vytorin ?...

  72. Lipitor 4th October 2006
    ... hurt daily...my husband had the same reaction with vytorin and another statin...he has tried 3... this may be...

  73. Results Simvastatin (40mg) and Tricor (48mg) 28th September 2006
    ... 317 My previous results about 6 weeks ago with Vytorin (10/40mg): TC: 179 HD: 38 LD: 68 Tri: 365 My...

  74. My numbers--can you share a similar experience? 27th September 2006
    ... with three different statins, but is doing fine with Vytorin . But people are different, so that is little indication...

  75. Zocor Raising dosage to the max 23rd September 2006
    ... nephrologist both say it is necessary. I can't take vytorin because my kidney function is waning from disbetes ... which is well controlled btw, and the vytorin raises my blood pressure. Spmething about the zetia...
    ... answering. I value your opinion. My ldl was 130 with 10/40 vytorin , that was the best it ever was. Now I am at 165 ldl...
    ... kidney issues that caused the switch to Zocor from the Vytorin 10/40 but maybe you should rethink the Vytorin? Of...

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