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Monday, October, 26, 2009

Medications For Heart Diseases

Diclofenac linked to Vioxx-like cardiovascular problems

October 02, 2008
Australian researchers have found that the pain medication diclofenac (Voltaren) may pose the same cardiovascular risk as the withdrawn COX-2 inhibitor Vioxx. The researchers say their study's results indicate that the medication should not be used by people with heart disease or high blood pressure. Diclofenac, which is available by prescription in the United States and as an over-the-counter drug overseas, is one of the most popular pain relievers in the world. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Is Grapefruit Safe to Eat When Taking a Statin Drug?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...Is it safe for individuals taking medication for heart disease, such as Lipitor, to eat... Read more »

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Dr. Cynthia Shelby Lane Answers Your Questions About Heart Disease
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert

...role does temperament/personality play in a person's heart disease risk? Does it have a direct... Read more »

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Heart Disease, Homocysteine, B Vitamins--and You
By Craig Stoltz , Health Expert

...rarely does any good for specific conditions such as heart disease, the vitamin and supplement... Read more »

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Erectile Dysfunction may signal Heart Disease
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...men in their mid-50s, with no previous history of heart disease for up to seven years. Tong... Read more »

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Heart and Mind: Battling the Depression of Heart Disease
By HeartHawk , Health Expert

You have just been handed a diagnosis of heart disease.  For some it may mean an immediate heart... Read more »

Health Guide

ADHD: Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Beginning Medication
...something that will be a factor in your decision? Family Medical History: Is there a history of heart disease?  This should be discussed with your physician. Personal Medical History and... Read more »
What is Coronary Heart Disease?
...arteries. The heart itself must also be supplied with oxygen-rich blood in order to perform its job.Heart disease occurs when blood flow to the heart is blocked due to fatty material building up... Read more »
Link Between Diabetes and Alzheimer's Deepens
...diabetes seems like an illness that can lead to Alzheimer's (as can other medical challenges such as heart disease and gum disease). The results of this study reinforce why it is so important to... Read more »
Migraine Medications: Preventive, Abortive, and Rescue
Discussing Migraine medications can get confusing, partly because there are so many, partly because they're used for different purposes. Migraine medications fall into three categories --... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction medications and Physical Causes of Erectile Dysfunction and Impotence
...for ED:Diabetes (by 169%)Current smoking (by 74%)Obesity (by 60%)High blood pressure (by 56%)ED and Heart DiseaseRecent research strongly suggests that ED may be an important warning sign of heart... Read more »

Medications

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...helps to prevent or control complications such as heart disease, diabetes, and joint pain.... Read more »

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...(met-oh-PRO-lol) Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary... Read more »

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...many health risks that come with obesity, including heart disease, diabetes, high blood... Read more »

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...(nay-DOE-lole) Warning If you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary artery... Read more »

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...stopped, especially if you have chest pain (angina) or heart disease (e.g., coronary artery... Read more »

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