Inconsistent test results?

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Tuesday, January 15, 2008
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Two months ago my cholesterol was measured at 293 mg. Test was repeated since I had never had a reading above 195 before. Second test was 295. I started Lipitor (40 mg), increased my exercise slightly and decreased fat intake a little. 3 weeks later I had a blood test at a different lab-cholesterol r...

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Sue
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 09:10 PM
Thanks so much for your post.

I'm a new moderator for this site. Though I am not medically trained, I am here to help posters find answers to questions about cholesterol as well as to lend an ear or a smile where I can. I hope I can also generate some threads of discussion around various posts.

So let's get to your question. I searched our site and was able to find a few things that might be of interest to you. The first is a post written by our expert Steve Kang . He discusses the effects of diet and medication - and a few of his points talk in terms of percentages of change.

I also was able to find more info on Lipitor as well as a section on lifestyle changes that can effect cholesterol.

Let me know if this helps or if you are looking for something more.

All the best, sue

DId you find out?
Mia
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 11:44 AM

DId you ever find an answer to this? I am experinecing the same thing.

re: DId you find out?
cjwmson
Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 10:02 PM

Mia,

I stopped taking Lipitor for a month and my cholesterol returned to 276 mg. I also changed doctors and am now on Lipitor, 10 mg/day. My cholesterol level has varied widely over the past 15 years (without medication), from 170 to 298, but for the past year has remained high unless I take Lipitor. No one has an explanation for why my values have varied so much. I have never gained or lost large amounts of weight or significantly changed my exercise or eating habits. Good luck! Maybe you will find an answer.