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How Safe Is Taking Zorcor For Cholesterol?
my cholesterol is 241. I am a 57 y.o. female with djd in joints and ileosacral spinal djd for which I recieve steroids injection in my L knee every 4 to 6 months. I have a total knee replacement as of march this past year. My bp is borderline for which I take 1/2 half tab hctz and pain meds along with prilosec qd. My doctor has notified me I had to start Zorcor for my cholesterol. I do not like taking loads of meds. Can my cholesterol elevation be caused by
the steroids injections. I walk and use my wii to exercise daily and water aeorobics 2x a week. I don't want to start
taking more meds especially after reading the side effects. Do I have a valid point?
the steroids injections. I walk and use my wii to exercise daily and water aeorobics 2x a week. I don't want to start
taking more meds especially after reading the side effects. Do I have a valid point?
Tue, 26 Jul 2016
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that total levels of cholesterol is not a confident indicator of your cardio-vascular risk.
A Total cholesterol/ LDL ratio more than 4.5 could indicate a higher cardio-vascular risk related to dyslipidemia and the necessity of statin intake.
From the other hand, it is true that steroids cause elevation of cholesterol levels.
So, for the moment, I would recommend some modifications to your diet (reduce saturated fat and increase food rich in omega 3 fatty acids).
As soon as you will stop taking steroids, your cholesterol levels will return to normal again.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that total levels of cholesterol is not a confident indicator of your cardio-vascular risk.
A Total cholesterol/ LDL ratio more than 4.5 could indicate a higher cardio-vascular risk related to dyslipidemia and the necessity of statin intake.
From the other hand, it is true that steroids cause elevation of cholesterol levels.
So, for the moment, I would recommend some modifications to your diet (reduce saturated fat and increase food rich in omega 3 fatty acids).
As soon as you will stop taking steroids, your cholesterol levels will return to normal again.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Best wishes,
Dr. Iliri
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