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Q: what is the difference between tricore and simvastatin
Hi Delton,
Simvastatin (Zocor) is a cholesterol-lowering medication that blocks the production of cholesterol in the body.
Fenofibrate (TriCor) lowers elevated blood triglyceride levels by making the liver produce fewer triglycerides and increasing the elimination of triglycerides.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson RD
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
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
How to Lower Cholesterol in 8 Simple Steps
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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