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Cholesterol Lowering Drugs

Do any of you have to take cholesterol drugs in addition to the
diabetes? Last year I was diagnosed with a genetic cholesterol
disease, and I’m taking my son in on Mon. for a physical, I’m going
to have them check him. I just read a study where they tried some
kids on Lipitor with my condition, and it worked for the cholesterol.
The thing I’m wondering though is it also lowers serum triglycerides
(mine were 600+, normal is 200), which are a precursor to glucose
manufacture, so IF he has this, will Lipitor totally mess with his
BG’s?
Thanks!
Melissa

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One Response to “Cholesterol Lowering Drugs”

  1. Neva Marjory Says:
    January 8th, 2004 at 6:50 am

    Hi Melissa,
    I take Lipitor. Well I used to - I stopped taking it because I am
    trying to get pregnant and can’t be on it while pregnant. It worked
    great for me. It brought my cholesterol levels down. My doctor
    monitored me very closely making sure everything else didn’t get
    affected. I went in for blood tests every few months to check my
    cholesterol and liver and all that good stuff. I’ve questioned the
    negative side effects associated with the liver and my doctor said
    that having high cholesterol and having a heart attack is much worse
    and said I should take the Lipitor until my cholesterol was under
    control. Hope that helps a bit.
    Michelle

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