Niacin is also an alternative to statins. My IDC doc was on statins and he came up lame. ‘Found Niacin instead. I’m trying it now.
Niacin worked for me, it got my numbers where the doc wanted them. Crestor made my whole body hurt.
I ignored my doctor and took Slow Niacin instead and my numbers improved so my doc said keep on doing what you’re doing but, he would not give me a refund.
Not reccomending to ignore doctor but, just saying.
Well, be careful w/ niacin (extended release or not) because it can increase sugar levels. It is mediocre at best for lowering cholesterol and the side effected - increase sugar levels, hot flashes, headaches, etc. really aren’t worth taking the drug (from the prescribed higher dosing). It is hardly every prescribed anymore.