Reviewer: Patti, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am using Crestor and my total #, hdl and ldl were all below normal levels, but my triglyceride level was around 250. After 3 months of adding gemfiborzil, my tri level went down to 135.

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I am using Crestor and my total #, hdl and ldl were all below normal levels, but my triglyceride level was around 250. After 3 months of adding gemfiborzil, my tri level went down to 135.
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Reviewer: charlesvillaro, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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Reviewer: mike w, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I had a minor heart attack in 2003,my doctors could not get my cholesterol ad blood sugar down to almost normal. this medication has helped lower my cholesterol and tryglicerides a great deal. I have had almost normal cholesterol and tryglicerides readings from my lab tests. I would recommend anyone to talk their doctor about this drug. It has helped me great deal

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I had a minor heart attack in 2003,my doctors could not get my cholesterol ad blood sugar down to almost normal. this medication has helped lower my cholesterol and tryglicerides a great deal. I have had almost normal cholesterol and tryglicerides readings from my lab tests. I would recommend anyone to talk their doctor about this drug. It has helped me great deal
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Reviewer: Rizzo, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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Tried Niaspan and had terrible flushing side effects. This seems to work better for me and no side effects. I also recommend Flax Plus cereal by Nature's Path. Each servings contains 500 mg of Omega 3 and it tastes good. This along with my medication have my lipid profile where it needs to be.

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Tried Niaspan and had terrible flushing side effects. This seems to work better for me and no side effects. I also recommend Flax Plus cereal by Nature's Path. Each servings contains 500 mg of Omega 3 and it tastes good. This along with my medication have my lipid profile where it needs to be.
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Reviewer: jntphd, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have not been able to find any medication for my triglycerides. I take Omacor and all the other meds make me ill. Statins are the worst. My liver has started with cirrhosis, I do not nor have I drunk,smoke, drugs or other things such as these. Figure it is genetic. All my problems started once my gallbladder was incised. I am fighting diabetes, pancreatitis, stomach (not IBS) disorder by a ... Show Full Comment

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I have not been able to find any medication for my triglycerides. I take Omacor and all the other meds make me ill. Statins are the worst. My liver has started with cirrhosis, I do not nor have I drunk,smoke, drugs or other things such as these. Figure it is genetic. All my problems started once my gallbladder was incised. I am fighting diabetes, pancreatitis, stomach (not IBS) disorder by adjusting my diet only. I have always been an athlete. Do you have any suggestions? I am going to try gemfibrozil, is it at all related to statins or statin type drugs. If so I shall have muscle problems. I cannot take Niacin, I tried the prescription but it is to much for my liver and stomach. My triglycerides jumped up 100 pts. to 388 when my total cholesterol, LDL are near normal and my HDL went up to 50. I don't get it. Janice
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