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October 03, 2008
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Natural Treatment Options for Lowering Cholesterol
By Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH , Health Expert...but cannot use cholesterol medications due to side effects? Is red wine a good supplement to... Read more »
Hypertriglyceridemia: Drug Treatment
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...than 3gms/day may lower levels by almost 50%. Side effects include abdominal discomfort, a... Read more »
Zetia and Your Liver
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...statins if the high dose statin was causing side effects such as muscle discomfort. Not... Read more »
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications Cause Pain
By Christina Lasich, MD , Health Expert...exist. For example, good nutrition has no nasty side effects and can substantially lower... Read more »
Cholesterol Education Month: Fiber and Cholesterol
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...negative effect of fiber on the absorption or the effects of the statins on lowering... Read more »
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Lowering Cholesterol for Patients
...appear positive and the medicines are quite well tolerated by most people. While the frequency of side effects with these medications is generally very low, nausea, gas, constipation, and... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...that statins might promote growth of new blood vessels and help prevent intermittent claudication.Side effects of statins include headaches, skin rashes, muscle aches, sexual dysfunction,... Read more »Multiple Sclerosis: Drug Treatment
...although more evidence is needed before it can be recommended. They can also have considerable adverse effects when used over time.Side Effects. Side effects of long-term use of steroids include... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...use of high blood pressure drugs known as ACE inhibitors may help prevent tolerance to nitrates.Side Effects. Nitrates have many side effects, some of which can be serious.Common side effects of... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...damaged kidneys. However, all diuretics are generally more beneficial than harmful.Common Diuretic Side Effects:FatigueDepression and irritabilityUrinary incontinenceReduced sexual... Read more »
Medications
Simvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin". It is... Read more »
...SIMVASTATIN - ORAL Pronounced: (SIM-va-STAT-in) Side Effects Stomach upset may occur. If this... Read more »
...periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »
Simvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin". It is... Read more »
Simvastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin". It is... Read more »
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Q&A: Can statins cause muscle pain in just one joint?
October 02, 2008Dr. Peter Gott answers a reader's question about whether Zocor could be causing left shoulder pain soon after the reader was diagnosed with an injury... Read summary »
Is a Zocor+Lipitor combo too much?
October 02, 2008Dr. Peter Gott responds to a reader's question about feelings of lightheadedness. The reader takes several medications, including 2 drugs--Zocor and... Read summary »
Tobacco Plants Treat Cancer
July 29, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The treatment against a common form of cancer could come from plants, according to new findings from the Stanford University... Read summary »
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Recycling to Treat Cancer
July 11, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Recycling protects the planet, but now researchers say recycling on a cellular level might also protect you from cancer.... Read summary »
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