- Good News from the doctor 5th June 2005
... she is now seeing my numbers and wanting to go on Vytorin .
Mine started out at 275 Total and is now 119!
Vytorin...
... on 10Mg. of Lipitor. I actuallly split my 10/20Mg. Vytorin in half and I seem to be getting nearly the same numbers...
- Statins use??? 2nd June 2005
... actually clean arteries they are a Godsend.
I take Vytorin , which is a mixture of Zocor and Zetia. I have had...
- newly diagnosed 2nd June 2005
... Statins are drugs for cholesterol like Lipitor, Zocor, Vytorin etc. etc. Many drs. like to put their patients on...
- Niacin and blood glucose... 31st May 2005
... ......... :p
JJ,
Yes it will. Prior to my Vytorin the doc had me on Niacin. My glucose went from 85...
- What's your opinion on this article: Cholesterol is NOT the Cause of Heart Disease 28th May 2005
... Interesting discussion on eggs. Since I started taking Vytorin two months ago, I have also switched to eating Egg ... Now I wonder if my miracle numbers were a result of Vytorin or 'no eggs.' I love real eggs but Egg Beaters is...
... down to 139 in only 3 months) is clearly due to the Vytorin . The statins are very effective at lowering cholesterol ... 24x7 to a normal diet :D ).
Good luck with the Vytorin ...
HubbleRules
:)...
... Interesting discussion on eggs. Since I started taking Vytorin two months ago, I have also switched to eating Egg ... Now I wonder if my miracle numbers were a result of Vytorin or 'no eggs.' I love real eggs but Egg Beaters is ... eggs or egg beaters during the last 3 months. The Vytorin would have given you the same numbers because of how ... intestine the liver takes care of it, or the Zocor side of Vytorin .
So, it was the Vytorin. I ate normal meals and even ... results until then.
But I might still break my 10/20 Vytorin in half because I still think I am to low now. What...
- how do you lower triglycerides? 27th May 2005
... triglycerides, LDL and total cholesterol. I am taking Vytorin which is a combination of Zocor and Zeita. My doctor...
- I need advice 26th May 2005
... medication and what they are prescribed for.
I am taking Vytorin , which is a combination of Zeita and Zocor. Zeita...
... like a lost battle prior to surgery. This medication, Vytorin , completely takes my by surprise. I thought I was...
- 2 months after Vytorin 10/40, unbelievable results 26th May 2005
... effects........ :)
A friend of mine was just put on Vytorin , as although she has been on Lipitor for years, they...
...
You ,like myself, have had very good luck with Vytorin . I also know a friend of mine whose total cholesterol ... in the 300's and is now all in normal ranges after Vytorin .
Total cholesterol--115
HDL--45
LDL--51
Tryglyeride...
... report. I am trying to convince my husband to try Vytorin . (total cholesterol: 292, trig 134, HDL 53, LDL 212 ... )
Help me out. If anyone has success in taking Vytorin , plase post your good reports here to encourage my...
... Here are the detailed results after two months of Vytorin :
Total Cholesterol - 139 (range 100-199)
Triglycerides ... within the recommended range. My doctor will lower my Vytorin dosage. My next check up will be in 3 months.
Have...
... went back to FOOD tried Zetia for awhile...now on vytorin ...hoping for the better. will know next month......
- Cholesterol and Vitiamin E 25th May 2005
... lowering of BP in my numbers which is a result of the Vytorin plus cleansing of the arteries....
- CoQ10 21st May 2005
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I am taking Vytorin right now. Even though I have no side effects, I plan...
- cholesterol drugs and hypothyroid 19th May 2005
... thyroid medication. However, my doctor has prescribed Vytorin to take care of my high cholesterol and high triglyceride...
- Vytorin knocked the daylights out of my cholesterol ! 19th May 2005
... s. He goes to the same doc as I and doc put him on Vytorin . His results came in and doc says his cholesterol...
... lipitor. She is now upset some and wants to go on Vytorin as well....
- An IMPORTANT Study 13th May 2005
... Lenin,
I have been taking Vytorin for six weeks now. So far, so good. No side effects...
- Statin side effects are lasting 3rd May 2005
... my feet went away after two months. I was taking Vytorin and had hot/cold feet numbness and tingling. The...
- Can someone give me the rundown on Cholesterol numbers ? 25th April 2005
... have a heredity issue involved and is putting me on Vytorin as he said I am high risk for future heart disease...
... high risk for future heart disease and wanted me on Vytorin . But If I get a machine I may not always be on Vytorin...
... what affects you as well. I have no problems taking Vytorin for the time being but once I get a monitor I will...
... get it back as I really do not intend on being on Vytorin forever if I do not have to. Actually my doc told...
... get it back as I really do not intend on being on Vytorin forever if I do not have to. Actually my doc told...
- should I go on medication 22nd April 2005
... 143 , LDL was 172. They rang me to tell me to go on vytorin straight away. No mention of diet and exercise. My...
... 243 , LDL is 172. They rang me to tell me to go on vytorin straight away.
Hi maccathuil,
Cholesterol lowering ... be even more adament that you continue taking them. Vytorin is a combintion drug - Zetia (non-statin) and Zocor...
- A quote from Pfizer about Lipitor 17th April 2005
... pulled from the market. The next MD insisted I try Vytorin and when the side effects became intolerable and I ... they told me my chart says the MD told me to stop Vytorin . This doctor was screaming at the top of his lungs...
- HIGH Cholesterol ' 426 ' !!!! HELP !!! 16th April 2005
... tests didn't go so well, so her dr. switched her to Vytorin also. Maybe your body got too use to the Lipitor and...
... tests didn't go so well, so her dr. switched her to Vytorin also. Maybe your body got too use to the Lipitor and ... be interested to know how your friend does on this Vytorin .
Maybe you could keep my posted, okay ?
Beeee...
... this last time, so hopefully she will do well on the Vytorin , and Yes, I will keep ya posted how she does.
Yes...
... BE APPRECIATED.............,
Gee Gee
Gee,
Vytorin is ezetimibe and simvastatin (ZOCOR). I guess your...
- don't want to be on drugs the rest of my life ... 5th April 2005
... story is that the doctor then gave a prescription for Vytorin and sent me on my way. I'm 35, 5'8", weigh ~165 ... wow tells me that she's giving me a prescription for Vytorin (with a little blurb about how there are a couple...
... rang me after the blood test and told me to start vytorin straight away!! no mention of diet or exercise!! this...
- Fish Oil Results 5th April 2005
... statins. I have had problems with Lipitor, Crestor, Vytorin , and the least offensive was Pravachol. I have also...
- Concerns, Worries, Scared! 28th March 2005
... numbers still stink. Now her dr. is switching her to Vytorin . Only bad thing is, she won't watch what she eats...
- Latest results 17th March 2005
... was not happy that I had decided not to go with the Vytorin samples he had given me after I had told him about...
- Is it me???.... 9th March 2005
... I went to had tissue boxes all over the place with Vytorin , and Zetia on them. He wanted me to try the Zetia...
- Cholesterol averages 9th March 2005
... pamphlets advertising the cholesterol lowering drug Vytorin !
I was reading that a total cholesterol reading...
- Vytorin Experience 6th March 2005
... morning and informed them of my difficulties taking Vytorin . I just got a call from his office and I was told ... prescriptions from Diovan to Altace and told me to stop the Vytorin and gave me a script for Welchol. I did get the Altace ... but he insisted, and I mean insisted, on my retrying Vytorin . Now that I am having major problems they are denying...
... Pravachol. I tried Crestor, the worst yet, and then Vytorin . Most of the time my lipid profile was acceptable...
... your problems as well.
So that will be Altace and Vytorin for the month? Did I read you right?
I hope you don...
... Vytorin is a mix of Zocor and Zetia....
- Is anyone taking Vytorin? 28th February 2005
... drug slightly.
You're doctor is pretty nice - Vytorin goes for about $2.50 / pill!!!
Best of luck....
... numbers with Lipitor. Either he or I will use up the VYTORIN S in a pinch eventually. Those foil packets look like ... Lipitor is the one everyone wants to use, the makers of Vytorin probably want to get their product out anyway they...
... drug slightly.
You're doctor is pretty nice - Vytorin goes for about $2.50 / pill!!!
Best of luck.
... side effects!
I didnt realize how expensive the Vytorin is. My husband is on Zocor which is pretty expensive...
- Doctors and Lp(a) 28th February 2005
... 80mg Zocor plus recently changed/added Zetia with Vytorin , my doctor is aggressively lowering my LDL(before...
- Feeling numb. Doc called with results last night... 26th February 2005
... excersise more.
The medication he wants me to take is Vytorin . I called our insurance and of course, it's not covered...
... He said he wanted to put on a combo drug like the Vytorin ...not sure why.
Again, thanks everyone for calming...
... parrot...I think the Vytorin helps not only the cholesterol, but also the LDL,...
- Too Afraid To Take Statins - Advice, Comments Anyone? 21st February 2005
... I have done wonderful on Vytorin .
Numbers down and feel like a million bucks. As ... fingers knuckles) that seems to wanna go away with the Vytorin .
Before Vytorin my body temp was a little low but...
- Vytorin Cost?????? 8th February 2005
... foreverangel...
The Vytorin is MUCH cheaper than separate Zocor and ezetimibe...
- Any experiences with Zetia? 4th February 2005
... My brother is taking Vytorin which is combination Zocor and Zetia and is having...
... Hello all,
I have started on Vytorin about 1 1/2 weeks ago due to high Cholesterol of 275 ... I had some pain in my right hand 2 knuckles before Vytorin (A wee bit of arthriti perhaps) and it has REALLY ... diminished. I do not know if it is the Vytorin but if it is it has helped it because I have not done...
... I have been taking Vytorin (10/40) for 3 weeks. I have not experienced any side...
... to be excellent numbers :)
Are you presently on Vytorin 10/20? That is what I am on and will be finding out...
- High HDL does'nt it matter? Labs inclosed 31st January 2005
... on 40 mg Zocor, but am thinking about switching to Vytorin which is a combination Zocor and Zetia. My brother...
- Is it safe to take Vytorin and Niacin at the same time? 29th January 2005
... a warning on EZTIMIBE which is one of the drugs in VYTORIN . As well as the following adverse effects, EZETIMIBE...
- Vytorin and Leg Pain 27th January 2005
... pain, tendon and joint pain are included in that. Vytorin has simvastatin (Zocor) in it.
Now that you have...
- New member 19th January 2005
... response to my report of the gas was to switch me to Vytorin . I was surprised, I thought he might just suggest...
...
An ODD response from your doctor; if anything Vytorin (statin with ezetimibe) will be MORE likely to produce ... Lipitor. Maybe the doctor got an inducement to push the VYTORIN ?
If I read you right, you are awaiting the results ... HOPE the results aren't after having switched to the VYTORIN because then you won't know which did which.
Good...
...
An ODD response from your doctor; if anything Vytorin (statin with ezetimibe) will be MORE likely to produce ... Lipitor. Maybe the doctor got an inducement to push the VYTORIN ?:D
I did notice several boxes of Vytorin-emblazoned...
... the required dosage of 40mg. Rather than switch to Vytorin as he suggested I want to try lowering the dosage...
- success with Vytorin? 19th January 2005
... the ads that have been appearing in the media for Vytorin make it sound like a "license to eat" anything you...
... My brother has had great results with Vytorin . His HDL is up considerably higher than it was on...
... consistent. Zetia is the non statin ingredient in Vytorin ....
- Crestor, Statins, side effects - spec. patient groups 13th January 2005
... basically the same reaction to Crestor. He is now on Vytorin and doing great!...
- Side Effect Queen Here 12th January 2005
... people,
as I reported before my doctor just put me on Vytorin ... and as stated in the list of side effects.. I started ... infections) how do you stop that??
is anybody else on Vytorin and noticed this?...
- Question 10th January 2005
... Does anyone know if taking CoQ10 with Vytorin help? I know you almost "have to" with Lipitor....
... I was on Lipitor and changed to Vytorin . I'm still taking Q-10 (50mg. 2x daily) because if ... I understand that Vytorin is a combination of 2 drugs Zocor and something else...
... Vytorin is a combination of Zocor (simvastatin) and Zetia...
- HELP with lab results 9th January 2005
... quicker increase in his HDL when he was started on Vytorin along with niacin. I take flax seed oil and try to...
- What do you think of these liver test results? 3rd January 2005
... I switched from Lipitor to Vytorin because of high liver counts. My SGPT is at 129 and...
- Lipitor vs Other Statins 28th December 2004
... problems with Baycol, Lipitor, and Crestor. He is now on Vytorin , but hasn't been on it long enough to know whether...
... problems with Baycol, Lipitor, and Crestor. He is now on Vytorin , but hasn't been on it long enough to know whether...
- I don't know what more to do ????? 24th December 2004
... way and see if he has any ideas. Perhaps a switch to Vytorin or Crestor will give you better control....
... way and see if he has any ideas. Perhaps a switch to Vytorin or Crestor will give you better control.
You see...
- LIPITOR vs VYTORIN 24th December 2004
... effects of Lipitor.. well.. my doctor just put me on Vytorin . I didn't fill the prescription yet, I will after ... point.. does anyone know about the side effects of Vytorin ? I know I know I can go on their web site and read ... New Year :)
Hi, my Dr. switched me from Lipitor to Vytorin 10/20 2 weeks ago. Have noticed no side effects at...
... effects of Lipitor.. well.. my doctor just put me on Vytorin . I didn't fill the prescription yet, I will after ... point.. does anyone know about the side effects of Vytorin ? I know I know I can go on their web site and read ... Happy New Year :)
There's nothing *magical* about Vytorin ...the big advantage is that the ZETIA (20mg Zocor...
... I had leg pain with both Lipitor and Vytorin . The worst was while on Vytorin. I had similar results...
- Vytorin Questions???? 21st December 2004
... is that there's the culprit.
The ezetimibe in the Vytorin also has a slight tendency to cause headache and diarrhea...
... Thanks Lenin,
I stopped taking Vytorin 2 days ago per order of doctor and I have to wean ... know I will be saying goodbye to that drug and maybe Vytorin too. Right now I am only taking 200 mg of Wellbutrin ... nausea is gone, but who know it could of been the vytorin . I will have to play the waiting game and see.. Thanks...
... When you get off the Wellbutrin, going back on the Vytorin should tell the whole story....
- lipitor or niacin? 20th December 2004
... studies. I was also on Lipitor but was changed to Vytorin . Studies show it works better than Lipitor and doesn ... effect the liver as much. Check out their web site www. vytorin .com then ask your Dr. about it....
... not sure if you did the progression from Lipitor to Vytorin to Niacin, or if you are currently taking Vytorin ... two classes of drugs (or 3 for that matter- since Vytorin is 2 drugs.)...
- Statins and Anxiety 12th December 2004
... anxiety problems disappeared. I recently started Vytorin and after a week I began to experience agitation, ... anxiety and minor insomnia.
I have discontinued the Vytorin and the anxiety has subsided.
I have found four other...
... gave me a case of the blues along with the agitation, vytorin did the the same. Crestor is the only one that didn...
- Vytorin/Diovan Combination ??? 10th December 2004
... normal for the first few weeks. Ten days ago I started Vytorin and for the past five days have been agitated and ... able to find a few references to taking Diovan with Vytorin and they indicate that the combination may cause an ... This would explain why the side effects since adding Vytorin . The information I have is vague at best.
Comments...
... killed me, but for some it is wonderful..
About Vytorin , well, what can i say.. it has statins in it, so the...
... of heaviness in the legs.
Ten days ago I started Vytorin and for the past five days have been agitated and ... From Drugs.com
simvastatin [Zocor-statin part of Vytorin ]
Patients should be advised to immediately notify...
... Diovan causing much of a problem with or without the Vytorin . It's seem an almost universally well-tolerated drug...
... Diovan causing much of a problem with or without the Vytorin . It's seem an almost universally well-tolerated drug...
- Polycosinol and Statins (are they perfect together?) 28th November 2004
... LOWER. I use that combo, although you can take it as VYTORIN (20 mg Zocor/10 mg Zetia)....
- Any difference between the statins? 28th November 2004
... because of muscle aches. Now his doctor has prescribed Vytorin , I know it is Zetia and Zocor combined, and am wondering...
... because of muscle aches. Now his doctor has prescribed Vytorin , I know it is Zetia and Zocor combined, and am wondering ... Thank you
I guess you will have to wait and see. Vytorin has 20 mg of a statin (Zocor)..I assume he was taking ... to take LESS STATIN. If he still has problems with Vytorin , then have him try either 1/2 tab...or have the Dr...
... Now his doctor has prescribed Vytorin , I know it is Zetia and Zocor combined, and am wondering...
- Hi Everyone..A little Help 23rd November 2004
... Vytorin is a combination of the drugs Zocor and Zetia. You...
... LESS STATIN (Zetia is NOT a statin)! You could try Vytorin (20mg Zocor and 10 mg Zetia combo)..but I would ask...
- Vytorin 17th November 2004
... questionaire and information about....you guessed it.... Vytorin . What comes next, telephone solicitations? Not that...
... spasms.
My brother has had excellent results with Vytorin . His HDL has come up to 37. Before he could not ... happened rather quickly too. I'm wondering now if Vytorin might be a good idea for me as well....
... gave me a pile of samples (like 8 weeks worth) of VYTORIN , mixed 10/20's and 10/40's. I have a large stash of ... Lipitor from breaking the 20's in half so I'll save the Vytorin for a rainy day. If I dump my insurance, I'll be glad...
... I have been taking Vytorin for about ten days. No problem with my legs. I have...
- Must stop Pravachol 13th November 2004
... choices now are Crestor, Lipitor, Lovastatin, Meva cor, Vytorin . (Lovastatin and Meva cor were listed separately but...
- Vytorin - new med 30th October 2004
... Has anyone tried the new cholesterol med Vytorin that FDA approved in July?
For the best results ... Muscle pain, tenderness or weakness in people taking Vytorin should be reported to a doctor promptly because these ... could be signs of a serious side effect. Vytorin should be discontinued if myopathy is diagnosed or...
... Muscle pain, tenderness or weakness in people taking Vytorin should be reported to a doctor promptly because these ... could be signs of a serious side effect. Vytorin should be discontinued if myopathy is diagnosed or ... side effects associated with all statins not just Vytorin . Zocor has been around for years and has the best...
... and has shown tremendous results.
He meant that Vytorin is not really innovative in and of itself..it's a...
- Ed With Zocor 29th October 2004
... concerned... GET OFF Zocor and see. BTW..he should be on Vytorin ...20mg Zocor combined with Zetia. Better results with...
- 28yr-old needs guidance 8th October 2004
... kind of treatment.
A static or combo drug like Vytorin will probably cut those numbers in half. Most people...
- No Lipitor in a month 24th September 2004
... combine Zetia with a statin (Zocor 20 mg)..it's called Vytorin and it just came out. I think if you print out some...
- Going to add Zetia now 10th September 2004
... doses, they should ask their Dr about Zetia....or Vytorin , which is a formulation of 20mg Zocor and 10mg Zetia...
- Xtend?? 7th September 2004
... small intestines. This combination is now marketed as VYTORIN . Your second option would be going with a LOWER dosage...
... cholesterol. I would definitely ask your Dr to try Vytorin (20 mg Zocor with Zetia 10mg) or simply add the Zetia...
- Vytorin 4th August 2004
... Results from the studies, conducted in support of VYTORIN TM (ezetimibe/simvastatin), an investigational medicine ... Ezetimibe and simvastatin, the active ingredients in VYTORIN , achieve dual inhibition of two sources of cholesterol...
- Latest results on Crestor 17th July 2004
... it. Doctor just gave me samples of that new drug Vytorin ...combo of zocor and zetia...he gave me samples b...
... it. Doctor just gave me samples of that new drug Vytorin ...combo of zocor and zetia...he gave me samples b ... Crestor lowers LDL the same amount (52%) as the 10/20 Vytorin ...that's 20mg of Zocor and 10 Zetia. So with Crestor ... half the amount of statin. I do think though, that Vytorin is also a good alternative for aggressive treatment...
... Crestor lowers LDL the same amount (52%) as the 10/20 Vytorin ...that's 20mg of Zocor and 10 Zetia. So with Crestor ... half the amount of statin. I do think though, that Vytorin is also a good alternative for aggressive treatment...
- DECREASED 100PTS 18th March 2003
... Zocor) and I watch diet like a hawk. I'm now taking Vytorin so I hope to bring it down under 200. My bad cholestorol...
