The Effects Of Statin Drugs
U.S. researchers find why grapefruit juice and some drugs don't mix
October 02, 2008
Expert & Community Posts
Drop your cholesterol like a stone—naturally!
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...cholesterol. However, I have not found consistent, reliable effects with any of these agents.... Read more »
So, How Many Pills Do YOU Take?
By HeartHawk , Health Expert...take so much and it has a lower incidence of side effects. Rosuvastatin (5mg): Sold under the... Read more »
Statins, Cancer: Not Linked
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert...link between high doses of statin drugs and side effects to the liver and muscles examined 23... Read more »
Welcoming Welchol
By David Mendosa , Health Expert...study they randomized 169 people to evaluate the effects of these three oral diabetes... Read more »
Grapefruit juice and cholesterol medication
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...statins have the potential to cause serious side effects such as muscle injury and liver damage.... Read more »
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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 »Cholesterol Treatment and Drugs
...Rosuvastatin lowers LDL more than other statins, but it also carries greater risks for more serious side effects (see Adverse Effects section.) Many experts believe that the more that LDL is... Read more »High Cholesterol: Highlights
...is better at lowering LDL than other statin drugs, but it also has a greater risk for serious side effects.Low-Carb DietsLow-carbohydrate diets may improve triglyceride and HDL levels, but they... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Highlights
...rosuvastatin (Crestor) reduced fatty build-up in clogged arteries. Future research will determine if other statins have a similarly positive effect.Drug-Coated StentsInserting a drug-coated stent... Read more »Cholesterol, Heart Disease
...sedentary life style. When more than one of these risk factors is present, the risk is compounded.The effects of cholesterol on the heart may involve more than just the arteries. There is some... Read more »Images
Medications
...FENOFIBRATE - ORAL Pronounced: (fen-oh-FYE-brate) Side Effects Upset stomach and constipation... Read more »
...because this may increase your risk of serious side effects. Your doctor should prescribe... Read more »
...function tests should be performed to monitor for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »
...drugs (e.g., HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins"), along with a low ... Read more »
Pravastatin is an enzyme blocker (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor), also known as a "statin". It is... Read more »
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