Reviewer: Atticus, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Had severe back and head pain, as well as extreme fatigue. Suffered thru two months, with good results - cholesterol wise. Just couldn't take the side effects. I'd like to know how long before they subside.

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Had severe back and head pain, as well as extreme fatigue. Suffered thru two months, with good results - cholesterol wise. Just couldn't take the side effects. I'd like to know how long before they subside.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)

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It works well, but the cost is way to high. It cost me $600 a month with insurance. I can not take the other dugs because of my liver and pains in my joints

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It works well, but the cost is way to high. It cost me $600 a month with insurance. I can not take the other dugs because of my liver and pains in my joints
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Reviewer: Ruthann B. , 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have read hundreds of reviews of this medication and I have decided to make this a research project for me (and maybe others in the same boat as me). I am a 61 yr. old female. I have Hypothyroidism, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, IBS, and have 2 stents (so I need my Cholesterol to be real low. Well it is not, and I can't take statins of any kind because of severe muscle weakness and pain. But ... Show Full Comment

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I have read hundreds of reviews of this medication and I have decided to make this a research project for me (and maybe others in the same boat as me). I am a 61 yr. old female. I have Hypothyroidism, Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, IBS, and have 2 stents (so I need my Cholesterol to be real low. Well it is not, and I can't take statins of any kind because of severe muscle weakness and pain. But I really want this medication to work and would love it to lower my weight also. I will be submitting a progress report on this medication every month. Hopefully it will be my great big success story. Because I have so many obstacles in my life--I will start with 2 pills once a day for a week, then I will do 3 pills once a day for a week, until I get up to the full dosage of 6 a day.. Wish me luck..Praying that this works.Wish me luck. Ruthann B.
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Reviewer: Star, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was told to take this drug because I was not able to take statins. Well let me first tell you.. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU HAVE A THYROID CONDITION. IBS. ANXIETY OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. I had the worst side effects ever.. The pill is 625mgs and you have to take 6 per day.. Well I took 1/2 of 625 and I almost wound up in the ER.. Nausea, Cramps in my stomach, heart palpitations, sweating with ... Show Full Comment

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I was told to take this drug because I was not able to take statins. Well let me first tell you.. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG IF YOU HAVE A THYROID CONDITION. IBS. ANXIETY OR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. I had the worst side effects ever.. The pill is 625mgs and you have to take 6 per day.. Well I took 1/2 of 625 and I almost wound up in the ER.. Nausea, Cramps in my stomach, heart palpitations, sweating with burning skin and then to top it off my blood pressure went up lie a rocket. I had to take a tranquilizer to calm down the palpitations.. If your not good with taking medications, the doctors are not always right.. If I would have taken what they said. I would not be alive today.. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG..
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Reviewer: JP, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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At first I tried the power. It was horrible. Now I take the tablets. This has only been for about a month and it seems to be OK. I have taken every statin on the market and have had severe joint pain. Welchol seems to be OK.

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At first I tried the power. It was horrible. Now I take the tablets. This has only been for about a month and it seems to be OK. I have taken every statin on the market and have had severe joint pain. Welchol seems to be OK.
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