Question 1

is lisinopril a statin drug?

Accepted Answer

Lisinopril: Lisinopril is not a statin. It is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor.

Question 2

is zestril (lisinopril) a statin drug?

Accepted Answer

no: Zestril (lisinopril) is primarily used to treat high blood pressure. It is not a "statin" but it is an "ace 
inhibitor ".

Question 3

are metoprolol or lisinopril statins?

Accepted Answer

No: Metoprolol is a beta blocker and Lisinopril is an ace inhibitor.

Question 4

what's the cheapest effective statin drug?

Accepted Answer

Walmart: Lovastatin (mevacor), and pravastatin (pravachol) are available from walmart and many other pharmacies for $4 (for a month's supply). Simvastatin (zocor) is available generically but costs about $30 for a month's supply (20 mg). Atorvastatin  (lipitor) has also become generic but i don't have access to the price. A double strength pill of any of the above  cut in half  will cut your cost in half.

Question 5

is it true that statin drugs cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Weight gain: Yes, statinscan cause weight. They seem to cause a craving for carbohydrates.

Question 6

which statin drug is best for high cholesterol ?

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Statin: In general the one you can afford. Rosuvastatin is the most potent milligram for milligram but they all work. You need diet and exercise also, and don't smoke.

Question 7

do statin drugs increase your c-reactive protein?

Accepted Answer

No: No they decrease your c rp.

Question 8

what is a statin drug?  and does cephalexin fall under that category?

Accepted Answer

Statin Drug: Statin drugs are medications used to help redue cholesterol and lipids in your blood. Cephalexin is an antibiotic and that's not in the statin category

Question 9

truth or myth : once started on cholesterol drug(like statin)..you have to take it lifelong??

Accepted Answer

Myth: You might need it lifelong in certain conditions but nothing in life is an absolute. This is especially true for a med started on a 28 year old.

Question 10

who would evaluate the two types of drugs(statins and cholesterol blocker) for a person with high cholesterol levels?

Accepted Answer

Primary care: Your family doctor, internist or cardiologist would be the one's to help. Difficult cases are sometimes seen by endocrinologists.

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