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What other cholestrol lowering medications can one go on other than statins (bad muscles aches) \u0026 niacin? i have genetically high cholestrol
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Cholesterol meds: Welchol comes in a powder form that can be mixed with water and taken before dinner (also comes in pills but have to take 6/day). There is Zetia (ezetimibe) as well. Red yeast rice up to 2400mg a day together with coq10 200mg/day may result in less muscle pains. Discuss these options with your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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