My total cholesterol was over 400 in June.
I've been using Zocor 10 mg. for about a month.
Go back to your doc for a follow up visit, repeat blood test assuming liver enzymes were previously checked, and tell your doc if you have any complaints. Although rare, as previously mentioned, liver and muscle problems are the most common.
And here I thought I had problems with the discovery a few weeks ago that my cholesterol was 308.
Did you have other problems that prompted you to see the doctor and discover your high cholesterol? I went and saw my doctor because muscles throughout my body were starting to twitch uncontrollably. It was keeping me up all night and initially my doctor thought it was Benign Fasculation Syndrome but once we discovered my out-of-control cholesterol and changed my diet the fasculations went away almost immediately.
I was at that point 14 years ago! 10mg is the smallest dose and (if you tolerate it) your dosage will be increased substantially (in incremental amounts) before your LDL is under control.
I've been on Zocor for 14 years now (currently at 60mg/day) and my LDL bounces around 80 (would be much better if I paid much attention to my diet, but I don't)... Regular blood tests will track your progress!
The HDL/LDL ratio is important also:
For men, a ratio of 3.6 is the "average risk" level currently. A ratio of 1.0 is "1/2 average risk". Those are your goals...