I am one those that cannot use Liptor (muscles being eaten alive) so the doctor had me try Vytorin and hear is the story of a lifetime.

I am 45 years old and in good health expect for my high chlos. I took the medicine just before bedtime and within a few hours I could hear airplanes flying over my house like they were only 10 feet away- each time I would jump out of bed and look for the crashing plane only to see a plane far away. I couldn't sleep all night long due to this weird effect- Now I know what it is like to have 'trip' and owe it all to VYTORIN- thank you very much...

tab62: Both Vytorin and Lipitor contain a form of Statin drug; Vytorin just mixes in Exitimibe (a cholesterol binder that works in the bowel) with Simvastatin. All Statin drugs have a side effect history that includes muscle wasting and neuropathic problems. If you are not taking CoQ10 and Acetyl L-Carnitine to rebuild your muscles and offset the Statin depletion of CoQ10 in your body, you should start. CoQ10 and L-Carnitine are both ESSENTIAL to good cell structure muscle health.

Regards,

Brooks

Did you read DEgirl's story about her husband? That was scarey!!!

I've just joined the forum, having found it only a couple of days ago. Where do I find the story of DEgirls husband? I've been on Vytorin for about 8 months and am considering stopping the drug. I had a heart cath last September, the cardiologist started me on it without checking my cholesterol levels. When I asked him why, he simple stated that because I had a coronary artery nearly blocked, I had 'high cholesterol'. Really amazing. I've asked several times for a cholesterol level, but he will not order one. Maybe my GP will order one when I see him next. I'm planning on starting the vitamins as soon as possible! Takd care all, Buzz. :

Welcome to The School Buzz

Don't worry about your cholesterol level, it's the QUALITY, not quantity, that's important.

Brian