Zocor (Statin) used during cycle.

[Dugg]

Would a statin of sorts be sensible during a cycle ? Statins can cause stress on the liver and muscle development, amoungst other sides although rare, so is there much benefit to this?

Or just stick to the Flaxseed etc... ?

 

[needtogetaas]

no

 

[Tatyana]

What is having you consider a statin?

How old are you? What are your cholesterol/HDL/LDL?


All sex steroid hormones are made from cholesterol as well.

You may want to look at this thread as well.


http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/s...um/cholesterol-prescription-drugs-585605.html

 

[Invicta1]

If you're on Zocor per your physician's instructions it should probably be maintained, but unless you make him/her aware and you have surveillance bloodwork per liver panels and muscle enzymes then it might be a bit dicey.

 

[halfcenturian]

Statins are for "last resort" use only. They do have their place, however, you should use every others means available, eg: diet, excercise, supplements, etc., before taking any statin drug.
Their use must be monitored by your Dr.

 

[mattdan]

My main concern is the stress it puts on the liver. Gear and statins together will put additional strain on the liver.

 

[halfcenturian]

My main concern is the stress it puts on the liver. Gear and statins together will put additional strain on the liver.

Are you on statins now?


I've been on statins for 9 years. Lipids are perfect. Enzymes slightly elevated, but not related to statins. I also have run many cycles while on statins with no adverse outcome. Test, Dbol, Halo, Var, Tren.

I know many bro's that run gear and statins together for year's with similar results.

You should have lipids checked every 3 -6 months, when you take statins, to monitor liver functions. Evereyone is differant, but I personally have not met anyone that has had a bad experience when combining the gear and statins.

Again, don't take them unless all other attempts to lower LDL and trigs have failed.

 

[Dugg]

Are you on statins now?


I've been on statins for 9 years. Lipids are perfect. Enzymes slightly elevated, but not related to statins. I also have run many cycles while on statins with no adverse outcome. Test, Dbol, Halo, Var, Tren.

I know many bro's that run gear and statins together for year's with similar results.

You should have lipids checked every 3 -6 months, when you take statins, to monitor liver functions. Evereyone is differant, but I personally have not met anyone that has had a bad experience when combining the gear and statins.

Again, don't take them unless all other attempts to lower LDL and trigs have failed.

I took Zocor for a few months leading up to my first cycle, but not during. This was a few years ago when my LDL was just outside the normal range. It would appear that taking a statin could bring more negative benefits, that outway the positive. I'm a little paranoid on taking orals for my secong cycle, and so I'm just exploring what are the best ways I can counter stress on the liver, other than diet. - if there are any that is.

 

[halfcenturian]

I took Zocor for a few months leading up to my first cycle, but not during. This was a few years ago when my LDL was just outside the normal range. It would appear that taking a statin could bring more negative benefits, that outway the positive. I'm a little paranoid on taking orals for my secong cycle, and so I'm just exploring what are the best ways I can counter stress on the liver, other than diet. - if there are any that is.

It takes more then a few months to any real results from statins, 90 days minimum. If you are close to being in the acceptable range, you don't need statins, IMO. I won't advise on AAS -that's your call, however, make sure ALL the other basics are in check: DIET, Workout intensity, Rest. You know the drill.