Suggest Medication For High Cholesterol Which Doesn't Cause Insomnia

Posted on Fri, 12 Jun 2015

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Fri, 12 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : Are there any medications for high colestrol that do not have the side effect of insomnia?

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, there a few.

Detailed Answer:

Dear Ma am, Hi
Good morning!
I appreciate your concern for the safety of Simvastatin.

As compared to Simvastatin other cholesterol lowering drugs like Atorvastatin or Pravastatin or Ezetimibe have a less tendency to cause sleep disturbances like insomnia.

Hope this answers your query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (8 hours later)

Thank you for the suggestions and also another question is are there any other ways to reduce your cholesterol without taking a STATIN.??

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Lifestyle modifications.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am, Hi

Thanks for your kind compliments.

Besides medications certain lifestyle modifications like diet control in the form of avoiding red meat, fatty meals (fast and junk foods), refrain from alcohol or alcohol containing beverages (if you consume alcohol).
You are advised to take fruits, vegetables, etc.

Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T