Vytorin and plaque
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I used to have a high cholesterol and i have been taking Vytorin for the last 22 days and now my cholesterol is back to normal. However my SGOT increases to 56 and SGPT 100. Is Vytorin causes SGOT and SGPT to increase? Also, i have taken Anti hepatitis 2x. Does this have possibility to increase the SGOT and SGPT?
Hi again,
Regarding vytorin, it is a combo of zetia and zocor. There was a study that said that although the Vytorin will lower the cholesterol, it didn't have good effects to prevent heart attacks. Howeverk, Crestor was shown to reduce plaque and had better results in clinical studies. Also, with the Niaspan, it is known to raise HDL level but HDL is not necessarily protective as they thought. But that study may be skewed because it was done on all cardiac patients.
He took me off the Vytorin and put me on Zocor with same results. After stopping all meds and getting a colonoscopy and blood tests nothing was found. He now states I have IBS and put me on SSRI Citalopram. HELP!
This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/235819'>Possible side effect of Lipitor and Vytorin on Liver / Body</a>.
I have IBS with diarrhea. My family doctor gave me Vytorin and it caused ONE HORRIBLE bout with the diarrea.
So, my question is: Should people with IBS not take Vytorin?
If the answer is: No,they shouldn't,then why do you think this side effect is not listed on the pamphlet that comes with the drug.....or any where else?!
i was taking vytorin and plavix when i was told i have cll .
I did talk to doctor last week and he told me to stop Vytorin right away and changed my cholesterol medicine to something else.
What you suggest is quite scary as I had a friend who passed away due to Lou Gerig's disesase few years ago. Could taking Vytorin alone cause me to actually develop the disease or just to show the symptoms?
It takes time for plaque to build especially in someone who eats healthy and exercisies. But to have high cholesterol and not receive treatment such as a statin regimen is negligent. But I also think I would question his angiogram showing no plaque, only to present with such severe blockages now. I would get copies of all his records and get a second opinion.
Reading the many comments I came across one that stated lovastatin is an old medicine and is not used often. After recent cath my doctor changed my medication from vytorin ,have taken vytorin for 5 years, to lovastatin. I did ask for a cheaper medicine and lovastatin was what he came with. I have no problems or side effects . My question is lovastatin less effective then other of the same and if not why is it not used often. My engineering background comes out if I d not have proper data.
First, why are you taking Lipitor and Vytorin? Those are both "statins" and should never be taken together. You should stop one of these immediately. If you have had elevated CPK's it could be due to the statin and it is questionable whether you should be on one at all. Stop both of those medications and see your doctor immediately--bring your pill bottles. You need to get your medications straight before considering any testing.
I had a triple bypass in April 05, and like you I have part of my leg in my chest now. I can't really say how long they will last, but I'm not doing to bad. My EF has improved quite a bit and I would probably be doing even better if I exercised (as everyone around me recommends). Prior to my surgery, my 'bad' cholesterol number was 169. I'm not sure what the rest of the numbers were. I started on Litptor but it made me itch - not too good with the blood thinners...
Volume would be longitudinal and cross sectional calculation for the area, and soft plaque may have composites of plaque at various density. And when the slices are stacked (reassembled)n and ct software analyzes the density representation.
There is a thin layer of fibrous matter that caps the soft plaque and prevents rupturing into the lumen. It is my understanding that the state-of-art technology with CT scan has resolution capabilities of 1% differental of contrasting images.
, 165 lbs, eat well (no red meat or pork, little dairy, etc), and active. My chol is excellent all around (thanks to 10mg of vytorin). Total chol was 215 before, 135 after. My dad had a heart attack at 49, second at 73, he is now 82.
I went for stress test and echo last week. Dr said stress was great but he saw a very small calcium deposit on lining of heart muscle, not near arteries. He was not overly concerned and said we just need to watch it during next year's test.
An example of colesterol failure is mine total 180 and a very high( ninety percentile) for my age calcium burden per scan. and my wife total Col 275, and zero plaque per calcium score. The point is do i have a heart problem or not. No way od knowing without scan . for more info go to www.trackyourplaque.
The significance of high score is the risk of rupture of the soft plaque into the blood flow channel and cause a heart attack. The score may represent degree of plaque in the left anterior artery
Left main artery with 20-30% narrowing with hard plaque is not considered significant asnd should not be any problem. When the vessel is narrowed to 70% or higher, there could be chest pain and therapy would be necessary.
The non-calicified is soft plaque between the vessel lining.
I found Vytorin to be the most effective, as it controls both dietary and hereditary cholesterol. When I had my first blockage twelve years ago, my total cholesterol was over 300, now it is 150.
I'd continue to question your doctor about your condition, stay active, and try not to get discouraged.
Keep us informed.
It has this ability apparently because it removes the excess not used by cells and in the brain. It also went on to explain how plaque can also be removed naturally by the body using certain molecules made to control calcium levels for bone growth/repair. The calcium in the plaque can be broken down and the remaining substances such as damaged red/white blood cells etc can be filtered out safely.
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