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In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be taking LDL-lowering medication.
Starting Medications. Even modest lowering of high cholesterol levels, whether through drug therapy or lifestyle changes, reduces the risk of disability and death from heart disease. Most experts now focus on lowering LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind. Reducing LDL levels...
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Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Cause Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...taking a cholesterol-lower medication like Crestor or Lipitor. Now, raise your left hand if you... Read more »
Get the Most out of Your Cholesterol Medication
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...mg daily to a dose of 10 mg daily, atorvastatin (Lipitor) from 10 or 20 mg to 5 mg, pravastatin... Read more »
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The Wal-Mart $4 Generic Drug Plan: Could it Work for You?
...once every 90 days.• Consider pill-splitting. Ask your physician about prescribing twice the dosage you need daily, and splitting the pill in half. This way, you can extend a 90-day... Read more »Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...gastrointestinal effects (such as bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and constipation) at the level of dosage required to lower LDL cholesterol levels. Because of these potential side effects, these... Read more »Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Prevention
...lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and rosuvastatin (Crestor). Most evidence, however, has found no protection even... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...include:Lovastatin (Mevacor)Pravastatin (Pravachol)Simvastatin (Zocor)Fluvastatin (Lescol)Atorvastatin (Lipitor)Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Statins reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. Evidence... Read more »Heart Attack and Acute Coronary Syndrome: Medications
...lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and rosuvastatin (Crestor). A major analysis of over 200 studies found that... Read more »Related News
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Memory
August 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drugs commonly used to fight cholesterol may also ward off dementia and memory loss. A new study shows those who take statins... Read summary »
Half-Dose Flu Shot
December 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A half-dose flu shot may be just as effective in healthy, young people as a full dose, which could be useful during vaccine... Read summary »
Alzheimers: Vitamin for Longer Life
April 17, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Taking high doses of vitamin E appears to extend the life of people with Alzheimer's disease. The findings are the result of a... Read summary »
Simple Exercise Eases Tennis Elbow
August 07, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? People with pain in the elbow or forearm from playing sports or just from common everyday activities might use a simple bar and... Read summary »
Inexpensive Hypertension Drug Could Treat MS
September 10, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Turning serendipity into science, researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have found that a safe, inexpensive... Read summary »
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