Understanding Cholesterol: The Daring Duo, Lipitor and Niacin
Before you can undertake knowledge you must first research. This is what this article is about; understanding Cholesterol: The Daring Duo, Lipitor and Niacin.
Facts on Cholesterol
- Cholesterol is a natural substance made by the liver and is the backbone for vital hormones like estrogen, testosterone, and cortisone.
- LDL is the bad cholesterol
- HDL is the good cholesterol
- If you have high LDL then you are at a greater risk for heart disease.
- The ratio of total cholesterol to HDL should be no higher than 4.2
- The ratio of LDL to HDL should be no higher than 2.5.
- For every one percent drop in LDL, there’s a two percent drop in the risk of heart attack.
- For every one percent increase in HDL, the risk of heart attack drops four percent.
Facts on Niacin and cholesterol
- Non prescription
- Lowers cholesterol
- Specifically lowers LDL
- Raises HDL
- Lowers Triglycerides
- Causes a side effect called “flushing”
Facts about Lipitor and cholesterol
- A prescription drug used to treat high cholesterol
- Lowers Triglycerides
- Lowers cholesterol
- Prevents heart and blood vessel disease
When Lipitor and Niacin are taken together; indeed they become the daring duo, as there is an increased risk of developing serious muscle problems. A common side effect of Lipitor is muscle pain and spasms. The same is true of Niacin. You combine these two drugs and it seems the effects become accumulative. Thus the serious muscle problems including myopathy (painful muscles) and rhabdomyolysis can be life threatening as it causes muscles to break down and kidneys to stop working.
Therefore, it is vital that you have Understanding of the consequences of taking Lipitor and Niacin together. This knowledge could save your life. Research and understand before you put anything into your body.
