Are Metamucil And Probiotics Advisable Instead Of Pravastatin To Decrease LDL Levels?

I ve just been prestibed Pravastatin 20 mg for my LDL count of 162. My HDL count increased from 42 to 44. Triglicerides were normal. I have just lost 10 lbs and weigh 141 lbs. I ve been walking 5 miles 2 to 3 times a week and lifting weights. I plan on losing another 15 lbs, keeping my exercise schedule and will continue to eat healthy foods. I don t eat high fat foods in general. My concern is that I ve had hepatitis C for many years and have damage such as scar tissue to my liver. I m currently hepatitis free due to a recent treatment. Heart disease does run in my family. I plan on taking Metamucil and probiotcs and would like to decrease my LDL without taking Pravastatin. I was really shocked to see my LDL rise after exercising , dieting and losing 10 lbs . I m on Weight Watchers so I m not eating a high fat or high protein diet. Am I right to be concerned about this drug?