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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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One additional thought. If you are taking several different types of pills, consider carrying a current list (with the dose, instructions, reasons for use, and prescribing doctors name and telephone number in your pocket, wallet, or purse. I cannot count the number of times that such a list has saved a patient from a major problem.

 

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Information about commonly prescribed cholesterol medications.  

 

Learn more about common treaments for high cholesterol

 

Read Dr. Kang's article about grapefruit juice and cholesterol medication.

 

Read "The Demise of a New Cholesterol Drug." 

 

 

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