I was changed from mevacor and lopid to lipitor only in July. At that time my
hdl was running between 45-58 and tris between 77-85, after 6 months of lipitor
my hdl is between 45-47 and tris between 85-218. my total chol. in April was
214 and in Dec. 221. The only significant change was to my way of thinking in
the rapid increase in triglycerides. I approached my internist with this and
the response was tris were'nt a problem at this level. OH! Well the severe
muscle cramping with thlipitor was definitely a problem for me,  for no real
improvement as far as total cholesterol, and I prefered to go back to lopid and
mevacor. I got that across, but my Dr. was less that happy with my insistance.
I have over the past few days been on the web printing out any thing I can find
on hyperlipodemia and the relationshiup with elevated triglycerides and the
possible effect on CAD and it appears to be relevant. I try darn hard to take
care of me and let the bricks fall where they may.

Any feedback will be appreciated.

Flickadee