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Lipitor is the number one prescription drug used worldwide to lower cholesterol. It is considered a statin drug. Statins are known as HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors which reduce the amount of cholesterol made by the liver. By blocking the HMG-CoaA, an enzyme which is used to make cholesterol, statins reduce the production of low-density lipoprotein (LDL). It is the LDL that is to blame for the build up in the arteries.

Statins can be helpful, but is not without side effects. Many individuals complain of severe muscle aches and pain known as myalgias or myositis, which is an inflammation of the muscles, weakness, rashes, cognitive impairment, GI disturbanaces such as nausea, vomiting, and liver problems. Liver function tests must be checked on a regular basis to detect any possible liver damage.

What alternatives are available if you are unable to tolerate a statin drug to lower cholesterol?

Here are a few options:

Red yeast rice- red yeast rice has been used in Chinese medicine successfully. It actually contains a naturally occuring statin called monacolin-K, which has the same mechanism of action as a statin drug, but without the harsh side effects. In a meta-analysis of 93 randomized controlled trials with more than 10,000 Chinese patients, red yeast rice lowered total cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides, and raised levels of HDL compared with placebo. Pregnant or breast feeding women should check with their health care provider before using any products containing red yeast rice.

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