Are there any safer alternatives to Baycol?
Baycol is one of a number of statins, all of which are used to reduce cholesterol and therefore lower the chance of heart disease. The major alternatives to Baycol are each of the five other FDA approved statins. However, there are a number of different methods of cholesterol control that may be utilized. These alternatives are generally prescribed by a doctor based on any changes in the condition, as each is focused largely on cholesterol control for a different reason. Nicotinic acid, for example, is a water-soluble B vitamin and largely inexpensive, plus is available over the counter. It reduces ‘bad’ cholesterol that causes disease, while increasing the levels of ‘good’ cholesterol, such as HDL-cholesterol.
