AboutGlen F. Aukerman, <B>M.D.</B> Expertise 27 years of private practice, 13 years of Academic Family Medicine, 12 years of Managed Care activities.
Experience I have been President of the American Academy of Family Physicians, served on the Health Reform Task Force at the White House, Have Chaired 2 University Depts of Family Medicine, Have practiced private family medicine for 30 years and University family medicine for 12 years. I am board certified in Family Medicine, Holistic Medicine and managed care. I am consultant for several pharmaceutical companies and Medical Director of two managed care companies. I have 4 children, 3 in medicine, 2 are family physicians, one in sports medicine, one in internal medicine residency and 6 grand children.
Question I am 40 years old with cholesterol at 207. Went on Zocor and it dropped to 120 after one month and at 148 after second month. Began having muscle pain in shoulders and blood test revealed liver irregularities. Now have been told to stop Zocor for a month and retest. If Zocor had this effect on my liver, will all statins? Are there alternative medications that are as effective? How long does it typically take for muscle pain to subside after stopping Zocor? Pain is not but but noticeable at night while sleeping.
Answer If Zocor had this effect on my liver, will all statins?
Yes.
Are there alternative medications that are as effective?
Cinnamon 100mg before each meal
Zetia 10mg each morning
How long does it typically take for muscle pain to subside after stopping Zocor? 6 weeks
