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The Dos and Don'ts of Taking Prescription Cholesterol Medication

Dr. Larry Weinrauch
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Dr. Larry Weinrauch is a board-certified Internist specializing in...

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  1. The Dos and Don'ts of Taking Prescription Cholesterol Medica
    George Hunter
    Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 06:58 PM
    There is nothing in the article specifically about taking cholesterol reducing drugs such as statins. The article is a waste. Is the author getting paid by the word?
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  2. Getting off Crestor safely
    Cindy Hosler
    Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    My husband (56 yrs old), would like to stop taking Crestor because of memory problems and increased pain in his legs.  He has lost weight, which is good, and he is on Topral, Diovan, and Mobic.  He is taking Omega 3 and 6 fish oils regularly.  I have a call into his doctor's office and waiting on a call back.  There are too many side effects of the statins, with muscle aches and liver problems among them. 

     

    Please let us know how to stop the pills without a shock to the cardiovascular system.

     

    Thank you,

     

    Cindy Hosler

    Reply
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