Guest guest Posted June 19, 2008 Report Share Posted June 19, 2008 Hello all! I just joined after receiving an invite because of my post on another group site for heart related problems. I had a heart attack in November and was subsequently put on a myriad of drugs - including Lipitor. I was fortunate because I picked up a book by Dr. Cohen, " What you must know about Statin drugs & their natural alternatives " , and learned a few things before my problems got too serious. I was already beginning to have muscle cramps and memory loss so when it advocated taking CoQ10 I started taking the supplement right away. I didn't know how much to take so I began with 100 mg... only later to increase it to 200 mg. This seemed to take care of most of the problem. I recently was told by my Cardiologist that I could discontinue the plavix I am on and I am now focusing on ridding myself of the Lipitor. I just can't seem to understand why they want to keep me on this nasty drug, even though my cholesterol levels have returned to normal, in some cases ideal, and I have changed my lifestyle considerably. I can't believe that heart disease can't be reversed. I am currently taking resveratrol, vitamin D, folic acid, and fish oil, along with my prescription meds (niaspan, Lipitor, aspirin). All this being said.. I am afraid to just discontinue the drug by myself. I hope that perhaps this group can lend me their experience and wisdom to help me do so. Cheryl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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