corresponding lifestyle changes are maintained?
High fiber intakes are about the only thing that works. The chinese are using supplements of red yeast, which appears to work in a similar manner to Lipitor and the like, so although “natural” I don’t think it differs from your md’s su ggestion. [posted 08/15/1999] Question: I have had high cholesterol for over 30 years that never responded to exercise or diet. Since the advent of the new cholesterol lowering drugs, I have tried them all with not much luck until Lipitor came along. I am now taking 20 mg daily for almost a year now with amazing results. However, I have been suffering with some very debilitating effects.The worst is the periodic explosive diarhea, and a persistent pain in my left breast. I noticed when I read the Q&A that two other women mentioned the same thing. I have asked my doctor about this and he can offer no reason.
