Kathy and Camilla:

Thank you for your responce. Zocol has been tried by my wife and also gav=
e her side effects.
She is so sensative to most drugs that the doctors will normally prescrib=
e 1/2-1/3 of the=20
regular dose for her. Sometimes we cut that in half. Ofcourse cutting the=
 drugs that=20
drastically might not achieve our final end goal.

She is back on only 1 lescol every 2nd day due to the side effects she ex=
perienced=20
when she took one every day. Her cholestrol is 320 which bothers me.=20
The doctors have tried so many drugs, she seems to have major side effect=
s to all drugs.

Thank you

Henry Guttentag


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Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD wrote:
>=20
> > 2nd question: Lynne is on a cholestrol drug (lescol) which seems to m=
ake
> > her weak to the point of crying. Can any body shed some light on  thi=
s.
> > Her weakness accompanies depression. Or is the depression causing the
> > weakness.
> >
> > Henry Guttentag CG for wife 63/9
>=20
> Dear Henry,
> Serious side effects with fluvastatin include:
> =95fever
> =95muscle aches or cramps
> =95unusual tiredness or weakness
> Call your doctor as soon as you can if you get any of these side
> effects.
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> Minor side effects with fluvastatin include:
> =95diarrhea
> =95difficulty sleeping
> =95joint pain
> =95muscle soreness after exercise
> =95nausea, vomiting
> =95stomach upset or pain
> Let your doctor know about these side effects if they do not go away or
> if they annoy you.
>=20
> What do I need to watch for while I take fluvastatin?
> Visit your doctor for regular checks on your progress. You will need to
> have regular tests to make sure your liver is working properly.
>=20
> Tell your doctor as soon as you can if you get any unexplained muscle
> pain, tenderness, or weakness, especially if you also have a fever and
> tiredness.
>=20
> I think it would be best to call her doctor and report her weakness. My
> very best regards,
> Kathrynne
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