Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about

Hi karen1945...and did you know that pharmaceutical sales reps bring all kinds of goodies to the office staff of doctors? In fact, there is a database where you can see what doctors receive from such companies. And some physician offices state free lunches in the job description, because drug company reps bring so much complimentary food in.
Still, I take the medicine I know I need....

Would anyone know about alternatives to Lisinopril?

Thanks! I read it and it was very comprehensive. Just what I needed.
Now if I can stop taking Lisinopril! It is also bad for PN.
Seems like they are all bad except natural.
I don't have diabetes, but I'm right on the line for pre-diabetes.
Would anyone know about alternatives to Lisinopril?

My PhD Nurse Practitioner of over 20 years is my "General Practitioner" - and my daughter's. Even after referral to a specialist, I go over the results & recommendations with her before I act.

Here is why I am so avidly pursuing an alternative to statins. My total cholesterol panel is good, except my LDL is at the higher end of normal for an "at risk" person. Age, heredity & mild to moderate heart changes and chronic pulmonary issues put me in the risk category for stroke, myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure. The cardiologist is quite put off by my refusal of statins, but a single trial years ago, plus watching the side effects in my Mom, siblings and husband has totally put me against them.

I have a note in to my NP about giving the bergamot a try, and which to use. She has agreed with my reluctance to use statins so far, but says we need to find an alternative. Diet & exercise haven't quite done the job.
Sue

I am taking 25:1 citrus Bergamot extract with 50% polyphenols 1000mg with black pepper. Manufactured by Eleva Nutrition. Natural Formula is Vegan and Non-GMO — 180 Capsules. Bought from Amazon --- https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B094DVDWW2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Read the info for more details.

The more I learn about pharmaceuticals, the more I dislike them! There should be a law against drug pushers advertising prescription drugs. That should be left to a qualified doctor if he truly believes the drug will help his patient, instead of just believing what the drug rep told him. I for one will only take a drug as a last resort. I believe physicians are too hasty with a prescription pad instead of spending time with the patient to decide whether or not there are less radical ways to treat their complaints. I really, really miss the General Practitioners of my youth. 😞

All statins can decrease st memory

@sueinmn Good morning Sue I received this info about Bergamot.I do take rosovastatin and my cholesterol is within limits only my triglycerides are high I will look into this to add and see if it brings my triglycerides down .Thanks for the information .

I have been reading good things about this supplement. Here is the most comprehensive information I found about studies. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6497409/#:~:text=Bergamot%20juice%20was%20found%20to,0.20%20in%20the%20hypercholesterolemic%20group.

This is a question I always ask about unregulated supplements. What form of bergamot are you using, and where are you getting it? Have you decided to concentrate on the polyphenol form or the flavenoids? Do you have diabetes?

I look forward to your report of the effectiveness in a few weeks.
Sue

I stopped taking a statin after reading they have negative effect on PN.
I have replaced it with citrus bergamot.