Policosinol

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 Policosanol? Policosinol is a common misspelling of policosanol.
 
Policosanol is an herbal supplement that is claimed to help lower cholesterol. It is a "natural" product that consists of fatty alcohol derived from plant waxes. Even though policosanol is a natural product, it does not mean that it is suitable for everyone. Potential side effects include insomnia, migraines, and an upset stomach.
 
(Click Policosanol to read the complete eMedTV article, which provides a description of other possible side effects, safety concerns, and information on the effectiveness of policosanol.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;