last DRs visit my physician took blood (not fasting) in the PM and my results were Cholesterol 174/Triglyceride 153/HDL 50/ LDL calc 93.  I have been on liptor for around 15 years.  I am 55, overweight, exercise regularly, drink socially, dont smoke,, no high blood pressure or sugar.  Usually when I test fasting the cholesterol reading is closer to 150. The doctor wants me to switch my prescription from lipitor to Simcor(sp? has niacin I think). Not sure why.  Wouldnt say.  It is a more expensive drug.  Is it better than Lipitor?  Will I be better off for taking it?  Are my test results bad enough to necesitate a change in plan?  I have not been to this doctor but twice due to a job relocation.  What is your opinion?
Hi Thereafter going through the details provided by you, I would like to say if I had been your treating doctor I would suggest continuing with LIPITOR as your all the type cholesterol levels are just borderline high. And i don't see any need of adding one more lipid lowering agent (as SIMC OR contains SIMVASTATIN and NIACIN both). Rather I would like to advise you to watch closely what all you are eating and maintain your healthy lifestyle habits. Good Luck