User Reviews for red yeast rice

Has lowered my cholesterol numbers to my doctor's satisfaction & has kept them in check for the two years, so far.

It brought my cholesterol down from 214 to 162. It brought my LDL down from 138 to 91. My only complaint is that my doctor did not tell me that it is the same as any other Satin drug and that I need liver tests and etc. I get it from COSTCO, Weider brand.

Started red yeast rice in Dec. Have lowered my chol. level by 30 points. Also doing modified Atkins diet!

I PURCHASED SOLARAY 600 MGX2 FOUR WEEKS AGO. IN THE PAST WEEK I HAVE HAD SHARP PAINS IN MY LOWER LEFT SIDE(KIDNEY AREA). I HAVE STOPPED TAKING AND WILL CONSULT MY DOCTOR.

My doctor put me on Red Yeast Rice for an elevated CRP. It worked well! Went from 18, yes 18! to 8 which is still elevated. CRP should be < 3. By the 5th week of taking the product, the area around my hair line especially my forehead started to itch, it then became black! I'm an Aferican American with a light brown complexion. The color of my forehead, side of my hair line, neck, arms, both legs turned black. I went to three dermatologist. One thought I had Lupus and she scared me to death. She took three bx. They returned " medication indused". I was given a Rx for a bleaching cream that costed $89.00. I stoped the Red Yeast Rice and the discoloration stopped it's progression! I called the company that made the product I used. No, that hed never happened before, send us the product and we will give your money back! Is that all you're going to do?! The back of my neck is black and the cream hasn't cleared it . My forehead has two colors! The top is about 1 1/2 shades darker than the area just above my eye brow area. My legs are horrible! My arms are ok. Be careful using this "medication"Read More Read Less

I have been taking Red Yeast Rice since Oct. 2009, (600mg x 2/day) within 6 months my cholesterol went from 267 to 241. My doc was pleased. The next 6 months it only dropped another 4 pts. But, I'm still taking it. I have developed IBS, but I'm not sure the RYR was the contributor to that.

Do NOT take Red Yeast Rice. I cannot believe it is on the shelves!? Adverse reaction within 4 hours.

I took this for about 5 weeks, after certain "statin" drugs (at particular doses) gave me horrible side effects, and I told my doctor that I did not want to take statin drugs anymore. I thought the Red Yeast Rice pills would be great, as they are an "over-the-counter" supplement. I bought "Nature's Bounty" brand, 600mg. per pill. I took 2 pills/day. After the 3rd week, I started getting very sick -throwing up, nausea, diarrhea. For the first few days of being sick, I thought I had picked up a stomach bug; however, the throwing up and nausua, with diarrhea, occurred off and on for the next 2 weeks or so, especially after I ate. Once I stopped taking these pills, the sickness was gone. I ended up going back to a "very low dose" statin, which never gave me side effects (at the low dose).Read More Read Less

Lowered My overall cholesterol over 70 points in just 12 weeks! I never believed in natural stuff because it is not "Proven" But due to the fact that ALL the cholesterol lowering drugs on the market cause me serious side effects I tried it. I am so glad I did! I am now exploring my other options in the natural world!

lowered ldl 20% in 6 weeks

I haven't been on it long.... using the Natures Bounty now hopefully it will help, but I could not take the CVS brand. After the first time taking it ~ It started making my throat close ... There is a difference in Manufacturers!!!! so beware

After taking this supplement for about three months, my cholesterol level decreased from 240 to 217

Within in 45 days my cholestrol level reduced from 269 to 233.

Cholesterol was 238, 2 years later - 164. Take in the evening, and the best hint I received - purchase the "Extended Release" and take only once a day. Check with your doctor for the amount to take - and to see if it is a good idea. Active ingredient is the same as in Lipitor, etc. Same dangers and side effects apply. I found that my doctor was "open" to me trying this treatment, under their watchful eyes. Talk to your health care professional.

my ldl fell 30% in 4 weeks. no ill affects.

Using Vitamin shoppee Brand.....Chlor. went from 210 to 170.....and HDl went up 15 ponts !!!

Have been taking 1200 mg daily for 6 months. Total cholesterol went from 233 to 195, and LDL went from 156 to 111. Very happy with results

I have been taking 1 red yeast rice at bedtime and my cholesterol and been very satisfied with no side effects. My chiropractor recommended it for me. 5 stars

took this in stead of a statin drug