what is the difference between tricore and simvastatin

the reason I asked is when I first started seeing my Doc my triglycerides were really high and my cholesterol was too . she put me on tricor it lowered all i didn,t like the greasy stools and she told me if I lost thirty pounds i could get off tricor I did by working out at a gym it took a year then she put me on simvastatin  first I got head aches then i couldn't work out as long my legs got really weak so i quit the gym i,m still feeling weak I walk up stairs and my legs burn my vitamin D levels are really low she got me on 50000 iu once a week i did this before and they are still low is simvastatin causing this i am gonna stop this stuff and see if my legs quit burning how can you want to work out when it causes so much pain  i have gain back the thirty pounds i lost it seems my doctor isn't listening to me i.d rather take tricor and see if that makes a difference I ALSO drink alot on my week ends any advice would be help ful

Hi Delton,

Muscle aches and pains are a common side effect of statin meds.  There are several physicians that are actually anti-statins, except in certain situations.  For example, if you have high levels of "small" LDL particles statin medications may be appropriate.  I put together a series of articles from Dr. Lundell you may want to review - http://www.lisanelsonrd.com/lundell.html.  Dr. Stephan Sinatra also published an excellent article on cholesterol levels and statin treatment in his August 2008 newsletter.  If you're not able to find a copy, send me a direct message.  I may be able to scan my copy and send to you.

I do not recommend making any changes to your medication treatment plan without first consulting your physician.

All the best,

Lisa Nelson RD

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