Reviewer: Marj0120, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)

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After taking this for about 90 days, I suddenly got extreme bloody noses with huge amounts of blood lost, two visits to the ER. There were no warnings on the website I bought it from about thyroid and liver issues. My red cell levels dropped to 7 and I could barely walk, a trip to the bathroom affected me like a ten mile hike. I required two units of whole blood in order to bring my red cell co ... Show Full Comment

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After taking this for about 90 days, I suddenly got extreme bloody noses with huge amounts of blood lost, two visits to the ER. There were no warnings on the website I bought it from about thyroid and liver issues. My red cell levels dropped to 7 and I could barely walk, a trip to the bathroom affected me like a ten mile hike. I required two units of whole blood in order to bring my red cell count up to 11, should ideally be around 16. I stopped taking it since it was the only change I had made in supplements and my situation reversed thanks to God. Please use caution and when telling friends about it's successful use for you, make sure you tell them about the statin connection. I was taking one not the two 1200 mg tablets recommended, I truly believe I'd would not had a reversable condition had I been taking the dose per label. When it works, it's great, but when it doesn't it's life treatening.
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Reviewer: Boulder-CO, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)

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My cholesterol was averaging 230-250 for many years. I think it was primarily genetic as I have a reasonably good diet. My doctor suggested Red Yeast Rice. I have been taking the Xymogen brand for almost 5 years. My diet has improved slightly and a bit more exercise. My cholesterol is averaging about 190 now. I feel it's safer than Lipitor, but not as effective. However, I would be hesitant to tak ... Show Full Comment

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My cholesterol was averaging 230-250 for many years. I think it was primarily genetic as I have a reasonably good diet. My doctor suggested Red Yeast Rice. I have been taking the Xymogen brand for almost 5 years. My diet has improved slightly and a bit more exercise. My cholesterol is averaging about 190 now. I feel it's safer than Lipitor, but not as effective. However, I would be hesitant to take Lipitor given the diabetes concerns.
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Reviewer: Ally403, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Consumer)

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Red Yeast Rice was effective in lowering my cholesterol minimally. It did help my stomach, and I noticed less hot flashes while on it. I also did not have any problems with constipation. Now on Zocor and stomach aches, constipation and hot flashes are back.

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Red Yeast Rice was effective in lowering my cholesterol minimally. It did help my stomach, and I noticed less hot flashes while on it. I also did not have any problems with constipation. Now on Zocor and stomach aches, constipation and hot flashes are back.
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Reviewer: davevo, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Consumer)

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I ran out of Red Yeast Rice and was out for about a month before a Dr. appointment and blood test showed cholesterol levels had risen. Up until the appointment cholesterol was under control with Red Rice Yeast.

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I ran out of Red Yeast Rice and was out for about a month before a Dr. appointment and blood test showed cholesterol levels had risen. Up until the appointment cholesterol was under control with Red Rice Yeast.
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Reviewer: Dakota, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Consumer)

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My LDL was high and my HDL was low. I had serious side effects with statins. Reseached RYR and decided to get on it. My LDL is now 93, was 141, my HDL is 61 and my triglerides from 140 to 86. I take 1200mg twice a day. I swear by this stuff. No more nasty side effects.

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My LDL was high and my HDL was low. I had serious side effects with statins. Reseached RYR and decided to get on it. My LDL is now 93, was 141, my HDL is 61 and my triglerides from 140 to 86. I take 1200mg twice a day. I swear by this stuff. No more nasty side effects.
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