I recently had a heart attack and did an angioplasty (3 arteries). I was told by the doctor to take Lipitor, Herbesser, Cardiprin and Plavix. After the procedure, I felt really good but a week after taking these meds, I started feeling awefull - nausia, insomnia, muscle aches, etc. I looked up these meds online and it seems like Liptor is the most controversial. Some say go off it, and replace with a whole host of vitamins (Red Yeast Rice, Naicin + Vitamin C, Co Q 10, B Complex, Policosanal,etc. Others say stay on statins as it helps, etc.
I have stopped taking Lipitor but am still taking Herbesser, Cardiprin and Plavix. But a doctor told me that this is dangerous especially after a heart attack. I am trying to see a Cardiologist at a government clinic as I have no insurance. But the wait is long.
What should I do in the mean time?
A - Continue to take all 4 drugs - wait and go see the cardiologist and get advice from him/her?
B - Replace Lipitor with Red Yeast Rice, Naicin + Vitamin C, Co Q 10, B Complex, Policosanal,etc - if so what dosage should I take.
C - Any other advise would help tremendously.
Thanks!