Safety of Red Yeast Rice for High Cholesterol in Individuals With Statin Intolerance
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2008-10-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study will examine the effect of red yeast rice extract compared to pravastatin on
muscle related complaints in individuals with high cholesterol who have previously been
unable to tolerate statin medications due to muscle pain. The study will determine whether
red yeast is associated with a lower level of muscle related complaints compared to
pravastatin.