HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Have High Cholesterol, On Lipitor, Have Neuropathy On Foot. Side Effects?

I am 62 years old and I have high cholesterol (139) and low good cholesterol (48) on 10mg of Lipitor (My father died of heart issues at the age of 76). But after 10 years I have began to have some side effects (for example neuropathy in my feet ) I want to get off the statins and lower my cholesterol. I exercise regularly (6 days a week) and have lost weight -- I need to loose another 5 to 10 lbs (I am 5 3 and weigh 133lb). What can I do? Ana Sauthoff
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
Report Abuse
Dermatologist,  's  Response
Neuropathy is one of the side effect of cholestrol lowering drugs.weight can be lowered by.regular exercise.decrease intake of carbohydrates and fat and increase intake of proteins.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Low-density lipoprotein


Loading Online Doctors....
Have High Cholesterol, On Lipitor, Have Neuropathy On Foot. Side Effects?

Neuropathy is one of the side effect of cholestrol lowering drugs.weight can be lowered by.regular exercise.decrease intake of carbohydrates and fat and increase intake of proteins.