Friday, November 20, 2009

Does Lipitor cause itchy skin in some users?

Have been on Lipitor for the last twelve months, in fact I stopped taking it two days ago.





I am always seeking out the conclusion" paragraph of various studies. I not only dont like most of what I read but now I can add my personal experience. Having had joint and muscle


pain I am still experiencing itchy skin.





I know that every drug has some side effects especially Lipitor so I am starting myself on POLYCOSANOL which is made from the wax off sugar cane. As for my Dr, Ill tell her after 3 months.





I have two questions, firstly is there anybody out there who has also experienced ithy skin on Lipitor and secondly has anybody had good results with POLYSOCANOL. Nearly all the studies lean positively towards polysocanol.





Some people say that these "natural" substances are not FDA approved, but my argument is ...well what about the side effects of some of the approved ones"? There is truth in both, but in this instance Ill go for the Polycosanol.

Does Lipitor cause itchy skin in some users?
Policosanol: Popular supplement doesn't reduce cholesterol


From MayoClinic.com


Special to CNN.com








What happened? A new study reports that the popular nutritional supplement policosanol does not reduce cholesterol levels.





Previous studies suggested that policosanol reduced total cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or "bad," cholesterol. Policosanol was also reported to boost high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol. Most of these studies were supported by a single research group. The latest study — which included 143 participants from multiple sites and a placebo control group — found no distinct link between policosanol and changes in cholesterol levels.





Policosanol is sold in oral supplements and products such as One-A-Day Cholesterol Plus vitamins.





What does this mean to you? Few natural products have been proved to reduce cholesterol. If you're thinking about taking a cholesterol-lowering supplement, check with your doctor. And remember the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. Eat healthy foods, exercise regularly and avoid smoking.
Reply:Dear Asker, that is a good idea. Over the years I have noticed the media reporting that a particular product causes cancer then next week it will prevent cancer. Who can you trust? I would like to know your results. Hope it works for you. Report It

Reply:Had the same experience. Switched to Vytorin and ended all the aches, pains and itch! See your doctor


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