Medications
Heart disease medications include both anti-clotting medications, which are used to break up blood clots at any stage of heart disease, as well as other medications, such as nitrates, beta-blockers, CCBs, ACE inhibitors, statins and other lipid-lowering drugs. Anti-clotting drugs are categorized as antiplatelets or anticoagulants. Aspirin is the most common anti-clotting drug, and nearly everyone with heart disease or at-risk for heart disease is recommended to take a low-dose aspirin daily.
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Lisa Nelson RD #8: Please clear up the confusion about grapefruit and medication! Is it safe for individuals taking medication for heart disease, such as Lipitor, to eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice? When is grapefruit not allowed? Dr. Shelby-Lane: I am including information that may help answer your question about…
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro, answered I now take diltiazem HCL EER 360mg… Hi Edward, There is moderate risk for a drug interaction between…
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro, answered How Long Does Lisinopril Stay In Your… Hi Tammy, The half-life of lisinopril is about 12…
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Lisa Nelson, RD, LN, Health Pro, answered Have there been any reports of… Hi Rita, That is not a side effect listed; however, it's not impossible…
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