[villages07]

Lots of stories in the news about Vytorin (Zocor/Zetia). Here's my question...which I have been unable to find an answer for on the web.

Doc put me on Zetia-only a year ago for borderline high cholesterol (235) but high LDLs. In six weeks, total went down to 190 and LDL plummeted. This is good. He prescribed Zetia because it works in the stomach vs the bloodstream and is 'gentler' than the statins. He was happy with the results.

Now this study comes along but focuses much more on Zetia as part of the statin combo in Vytorin. Study claims that the numbers change but the actual cardiovascular benefits aren't real.

So, my question to you health experts is.... do these study results also apply to those only on Zetia? Should I be concerned that Zetia is just lowering numbers (i.e. beating the test) but not actually providing any benefit and may be causing harm?

When I saw my doc a month ago he wasn't too concerned with the study...but, now, more info is coming out. I, of course, will also seek his learned opinion, but, value what others in TOTV-land know about this subject.

Thanks a bunch.