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My doctor left and i don't think my new one wants to give me more statins, would i be better off just taking niacin or should i see someone else?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
See another doctor: Statins and Niacin are not alternatives. Statins reduce your LDL and have other cardioprotective/antinflammatory effects. Niacins help more with reducing your triglcerides and increasing your hdl.
Answered 8/23/2020
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Statins: You should discuss your status and problems with the new dr. And if you do not feel comfortable then should consider changing drs.
Answered 3/1/2015
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Niacin.: Supplementing with 2000-3000mg of flush free Niacin daily can help to control your cholesterol levels quite nicely, even increasing your HDL and converting your LDL to a less harmful subtype. As a negative, Niacin can cause facial flushing and redness so get the flush free variety. And have your liver enzyme values monitored, as they can be affected by Niacin use.
Answered 3/1/2015
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46 year old male, with 220tc, 170tg, 140ldl, 39hdl.Tried diet and exercise without other risk factors for2 years,is it time to start niacin or statin?
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46 year old male, with 220tc, 170tg, 140ldl, 39hdl.Tried diet and exercise but results similar above for 2 years,is it time to start niacin or statin?
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