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Taking Zocor For High Cholesterol Levels. Have Hunger Cravings. How To Curb Appetite?
Hello Dr. Grief,
I have had high cholesterol and take Zocor statin drug for the past 10 years. I am over weight, 195 lbs at 5'5".
I truly require some trick or plan to curb my insatiable appetite. I feel hungry every 4 hours, and actually get that hunger pang in the pit of my stomach. And yes I eat before bedtime. I've eliminated dairy, and greatly reduced sugar intake (no juice, pop, sweet drinks) very little alcohol and sweets. I do not eat pre-packaged foods. BUT of course I crave carbs: breads, cereals. Please don't tell me to follow Canada's food guide. regards, Cheryl
I have had high cholesterol and take Zocor statin drug for the past 10 years. I am over weight, 195 lbs at 5'5".
I truly require some trick or plan to curb my insatiable appetite. I feel hungry every 4 hours, and actually get that hunger pang in the pit of my stomach. And yes I eat before bedtime. I've eliminated dairy, and greatly reduced sugar intake (no juice, pop, sweet drinks) very little alcohol and sweets. I do not eat pre-packaged foods. BUT of course I crave carbs: breads, cereals. Please don't tell me to follow Canada's food guide. regards, Cheryl
Sat, 17 Aug 2013
Hello,
There can be various causes for increased appetite in a person.
The causes can be ...
Stress,anxiety and depression.
Consumption of certain medicines like steroids or antidepressants.
Endocrinal disorders like diabetes and hyperthyoidism etc.
Eating more of junk foods results in overproduction of insulin resulting in increased appetite.
Pregnancy
Premenopausal stage
STATINS in high dose can result in precipitation of diabetes in some individuals.
You are advised to consult a doctor and get the required investigations done to find the exact cause and treatment.
Thanks
There can be various causes for increased appetite in a person.
The causes can be ...
Stress,anxiety and depression.
Consumption of certain medicines like steroids or antidepressants.
Endocrinal disorders like diabetes and hyperthyoidism etc.
Eating more of junk foods results in overproduction of insulin resulting in increased appetite.
Pregnancy
Premenopausal stage
STATINS in high dose can result in precipitation of diabetes in some individuals.
You are advised to consult a doctor and get the required investigations done to find the exact cause and treatment.
Thanks
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