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What Are The Effects Of Prohormones On Zocor?

Posted on Fri, 16 Jan 2015

Question: Effects of prohormones on zocor, cholesterol 116 hdl 28 ldl 63, the have me on zestril 20mg and 20mg zocor with Niacin.

Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Why were prohomones prescribed?

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for your query.

I would be glad to know some more information.

Are you talking about external supplements?Were these prohormones prescribed by your doctor?What is the reason for taking prohormones?

I would like to know the name/brand of prohormones to suggest if there is any specific interaction of these with Zocor.

Seldom interaction with your lipid modulators and antihypertensive medication levels will be unpredictable though.

You may continue the same treatment as prescribed by your physician.

Await your reply soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (2 hours later)

it is a designer supplement, I have attached the ingredient label

Answered by Dr. Praveen (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I donot recommend them with above medication

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for sharing the information and writing me back.

Designer supplement like the one above contains various metabolites of testosterone and estrogen can possibly interact with statin therapy(since they get metabolized in liver).There is very limited data about the interaction of these hormones since they are not used therapeutically.

Since these hormones can elevate your blood pressures and alter your lipids it is important to monitor both closely in case you may have take these supplements.

Furthermore the claims of such supplements are not regulated by health authorities; it becomes an important concern when they have to be combined with your blood pressure medication and lipid modulators.Hence I personally donot recommend any of these to my patients.

Hope this answers your query.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (46 minutes later)

thank you very much, I have taken them before but never while on these medications. wish I knew would be some beneficial supplements to take that would not interfere with my medications.

Answered by Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
None of them are safe since they have estrogen or testosterone

Detailed Answer:
Thanks once again for writing back.

I would be glad to know the reason for taking these hormonal supplements.

I personally would not recommend these especially when you have risk factors like hypertension and hyperlipidemia since most hormonal supplements have estrogen or testosterone supplements.There are no such supplements which are safe.

You may write back for further queries.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (9 hours later)

I'm 41 and compete in powerlifting and maintaining strength and mass has become a little harder. any suggestion would be helpful.

Answered by Dr. Praveen (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need some more information

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing me back.

I appreciate that you have been on a fantastic fitness regime and I agree with you that diet plays an important role to maintain a healthy physique.

A right mix of diet and exercise along with medications to keep your lipids and pressures under control is vital.Hence I would recommend a dietitian's advise at this juncture.

I would like to know some more information for a couple of suggestions from my end-
Can you elaborate your complete diet in a day?This include your composition of your meal, snacking -frequency, rough estimate of quantity etc?Veg/non-veg or What do you eat mostly?
Do you drink?Smoke?How frequent?
All the reports of tests (lipid profile- at least 2 recent tests) that you have undergone recently?
Length(time)/split of workout regime you follow?Cardio?Aerobic/Anerobic?How many days a week?

Await your reply soon.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Praveen (1 hour later)

in 5'8 275, diet has been better, July blood work cholesterol 163, now is 116. largest meal is breakfast, lunch dinner lots of leafy greens fiber and protein, 3 to 4 protein shakes a day except weekends, cardio 2 days a week 30 min, weight training is 3 to 4 days high volume very intense, about an hour and half to 2 hours. I bench press 610, squat 635, deadlift 550, strong heart did well on a stress test 4 months ago with no heart issues. I want to keep muscle mass but not gain fat.

Answered by Dr. Praveen (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consult a dietitian

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear.Thanks for writing me back.

I can see that you have been taking a lot of protein and on a vigorous fitness regime...too vigorous.
Are you planning to take part in competition?
Since it is important to plan your diet depending on your goal I would suggest to consult a sports dietitian/dietitian according to your need.

Hope this answers your query.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar