I had a stent put in at the end of February. The doctor put me on 75mg plavix and 10 mg lipitor. He had wanted me to increase the lipitor but, I am not tolerating it well. I am afraid to go off of it as he said that other than the cholesterol lowering effect, it has a secondary effect as well. I don't know if that is plaque stabalization or anti-inflammatory or something else.
Could someone please elaborate on the secondary effect notiuon as the drug is not treating me well. Johnwen, any insite would be very much appreciated.