Monday, February 13, 2012

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Kurt

Lipitor vs Simvastatin

After 2 months of taking simvastatin as a "GENERIC" OF LIPITOR my cholesterol level increased by 18 points.  Even worse my triglyceride level increased by 50 points.  I'm switching back to lipitor even though it is more expensive.
Katherine Curtis

Katherine Curtis

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Over-the-Counter Cholesterol Medication!?!

Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to decide whether or not to approve Merck's bid to sell un-prescribed over-the-counter cholesterol medication. This is Merck's third attempt at getting the U.S. to approve the OTC sale of Mevacor, a statin.  The decision could mark a major shift in what types of drugs are approved... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

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Heart Disease Specialist

Does Fish Oil Raise Cholesterol?

Katie had an LDL of 87 mg/dl, HDL of 48 mg/dl, triglycerides of 201 mg/dl. By conventional standards, not too bad. Reading about the heart health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, Katie added fish oil. With the preparation she bought, 4000 mg per day provided 1200 mg the omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA. Three months later her LDL was 118 mg/dl,... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

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Why “Average” Cholesterol Values Can Be So Bad

Jack had been told again and again that there was absolutely nothing wrong with his cholesterol panel. His numbers: Total cholesterol 198 mg/dl LDL cholesterol 119 mg/dl-actually below the national average (131 mg/dl). HDL cholesterol 48 mg/dl-actually above the average HDL for a male (42 mg/dl). Triglycerides 153 ng/dl-right at the average. ... Read moreChevron
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Dr. William Davis

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Small LDL Cholesterol: Epidemic of the New Century

There's a new risk factor for heart disease-and it's not high cholesterol. It's rapidly skyrocketed into first place as the number one most common trigger for heart disease.   Ask your family physician what the number one cause for heart disease is, and he/she will likely reply "high cholesterol" without... Read moreChevron