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What Is The Treatment For Lowering Cholesterol Level?
was taking lipitor for 2 yrs had all kind of neuro problems with my spine neck back taking lipitor increased pain, doctor put me on livalo 4 mg i a day took for 90 days it seemed a little better then lipitor for me i called pharmacy for my next 90 day and told me i have to pay $ 278.00 wow cant afford it I may have to go back to lipitor and evevn that i have to get generic. is there any product i can take to lower cholestrol oh i have heart desease 3 stents
Wed, 8 Mar 2017
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I understand your concern as LIVALO is a costly drug. As you were having issues while taking LIPITOR which is a STATIN, most people do complains of myalgia while taking statins so I would like to suggest YOU to start with EZETEMIBE as it's cheaper than LIVALO and also don't cause much of myalgias. You can discuss this with your treating cardiologist. Surely it will be helpful for you.
I wish you Good Health and luck
I understand your concern as LIVALO is a costly drug. As you were having issues while taking LIPITOR which is a STATIN, most people do complains of myalgia while taking statins so I would like to suggest YOU to start with EZETEMIBE as it's cheaper than LIVALO and also don't cause much of myalgias. You can discuss this with your treating cardiologist. Surely it will be helpful for you.
I wish you Good Health and luck
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