Dr. Paul Donohue: There are alternatives to statins to lower cholesterol

Dear Dr. Donohue: My doctor prescribed statin drugs to control my LDL cholesterol. First I took lovastatin (Mevacor) and then simvastatin (Zocor), but I had muscle pain and weakness with them. I am reluctant to start the pravastatin (Pravachol) that he has now prescribed. Are there alternatives?