User Reviews for policosanol

Hmmm Policosanol has been proven incredibly effective at lowering cholesterol. Study after study (double blind peer reviewed) conducted by both the US government and dozens of research centers going back MORE THAN A DOZEN YEARS have definitively proven its effectiveness as well as its lack of negative side effects. So why is WebMD still claiming there is no evidence proving the effectiveness of Policosanol? I am sure that this is just an oversight on their part.

After a physical my cholesterol was 250 so decided to ust this product to help lower my cholesterol. However it did not seem to help as after a year and another physical my cholesterol still went up to 288.

The information presented on this site is not current regarding policosanol's testing background there have been American tests that prove it's efficacy with LDL et al. Research and Read and the reviewers who left negative commentaries need to be on a natural product for at least 3 months prior to having the ability to make any educated commentary.

I started taking policosanol to reduce my cholesterol. It did help a bit with this, but the most remarkable thing I have found is that it helps keep my BP low. I take 7.5mgs of ramipril for high BP daily, yet often my BP can still be 139/90 with ramipril. The days I take ramipril with policosanol, my BP is 117/72. I know people don't associate policosanol with lower BP, but I have proved it again and again. Days I don't take it, my BP is up. Days I do take it BP os down... as simple as that !!

I am 67 yrs old and according to my doctor my cholestrol is like a teenager. The test was done about 1 1/2 yrs after I started taking policosanol.

prescribed by an md after a stroke and tia

After stoping inegy 20/10 I tried this supplement ,all I got is an increase of LDL as well as total cholestrol. Result: no effect

My bad cholesterol was about 240. Policosinol + CQ10 lowered my bad cholesterol to 143 That's almost a hundred point drop in 3 months. It raised my good cholesterol by about 15 points.

did any one else get dreadful leg and feet cramps?

After accidentally buying multiple vitamins with 10 mg policosanol in daily tablet and taking it about a month I noticed incredible improvement in my circulation, blood pressure,no more swelling of my fingers on my right hand when I take 2 hours fitness walks, no pains in my legs ,just huge unexplainable change! The only difference I can confess is adding 10 mg of policosanol. I'm 62 and suffer with arrhythmia from birth. Hearth disease runs in my family. .SB

My LDL Cholesterol was getting higher than my doctor was comfortable with and he was starting to suggest I go on a statin drug to lower it..I was looking for a alternative therapy.....I took 2 X 10 mg Policosanol (by Biovea) a day and it had lowered my LDL by 10% when my blood was retested after 6 months.. No side effects.

My total cholesterol was about 250 while taking Simvastatin 20mg. I made a switch. I started taking Slo-Niacin 500mg. and two (2)Red Yeast Rice 600mg capsule with Policosanol 10 mg (Puritan Pride)at night. After 2 months, my total cholesterol was 148. I don't have the LDL info handy. BUT, my doctor said Slo-Niacin may be bad for my liver.

Caution: Side effect may be severe muscle problems. This may be a dangerous drug for you. If you have muscle problems stop taking it and use CoQ10 every day, 600mg. for at least six weeks. Then 300mg per day might be enough. Stop Policosanol FOR EVER. Report it to your doctor.

I have hereditary hypercholesteraemia with very high cholesterol levels. I starting taking Policosanol 20mg each evening and in 3 months my cholesterol levels came down significantly - have been taking ever since. No side effects. I would certainly recommend Policosanol - much better than taking Statins with unpleasant side effects.

no problems at the moment been on them for 3-4 months . been on 3 different statins which have messed me up ,not sure wether policosanol with co q10 is the best ,should i have unblinquinol instead ?

Health Concerns brand of Polilipids reduced my cholesterol 21 points in two months. From 249 to 228. Statins caused me to have terrible joint pain. I am experimenting with alternatives.

i had boderline cholesterol and it seemed to lower it to where my doctor was pleased and had no concerns about my cholesterol.

My Dr said if I didn't change my diet and exercise to lower my cholesterol he was putting me on meds. I started taking policosanol from Swanson and within 6 months showed a 30% reduction and more after a year. Continued taking for two years with good results then stopped about a year and a half ago. My cholesterol has remained at the same reduced levels.

I am somewhat active for my age (67) cycling, golf, and walking - but had a heart attack 15 years ago. I'm nervous about long time use of Simvistatin, and am trying Policosanal.