Zocor to Lipitor

Pat said:

I seem to be fine on 20mg Zocor, for years, but the Doctor
is recommending 20mg Lipitor because the medical plan
covers it. While Zocor is expensive, is it worth switching
over for that single reason?

Imho, no.

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Pat said:

I seem to be fine on 20mg Zocor, for years, but the Doctor
is recommending 20mg Lipitor because the medical plan
covers it. While Zocor is expensive, is it worth switching
over for that single reason?

I was switched from 20mg Zocor to 10mg Lipitor and got much
better control. HDL higher, LDL lower and much lower
triglycerides. I am not a doctor and YMMV.

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Pat said:

I seem to be fine on 20mg Zocor, for years, but the
Doctor is

recommending

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Quoted message said:

20mg Lipitor because the medical plan covers it. While
Zocor is

expensive,

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Quoted message said:

is it worth switching over for that single reason?

I was switched from 20mg Zocor to 10mg Lipitor and got
much better control. HDL higher, LDL lower and much lower
triglycerides. I am not a doctor and YMMV.

Did you notice any difference in your body response, as we
all know the grocery list of potential side effects from
using different statins.

Pat said:

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Pat said:

I seem to be fine on 20mg Zocor, for years, but the
Doctor is

recommending

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

20mg Lipitor because the medical plan covers it. While
Zocor is

expensive,

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

is it worth switching over for that single reason?

I was switched from 20mg Zocor to 10mg Lipitor and got
much better control. HDL higher, LDL lower and much lower
triglycerides. I am not a doctor and YMMV.

Did you notice any difference in your body response, as we
all know the grocery list of potential side effects from
using different statins.

I noticed no diference. Lipid panel tests improved and other
tests stayed and continue to be good.