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Old 05-03-2015, 02:46 PM
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I was curious to hear from others what their doctors recommended for high cholesterol if you can't tolerate statins. My good cholesterol (HDL) is high, but my LDL is high also. I have low tryclycerides. I can't tolerate a statin because I get muscle weakness. My Dr. recommended Zetia but it is too expensive. My neighbor takes Niacin and that brought hers down. I am in great health and walk 5 miles a day. I often wonder about these cholesterol numbers.
The zetia website has a coupon that you can print and activate to help pay for your prescription. BUT here's the kicker - it will only work if you have private insurance. It will not work if you are on a Medicare plan or any government insurance plan, nor will it work if you are uninsured. So if you are privately insured for prescriptions this may be helpful.