Ezetimibe is an ingredient in Zetia and Vytorin. These popular cholesterol-lowering medications have come under increasing scrutiny over the last few years because of concerns that they may not lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes as anticipated. Now... (Read More)
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Q. My husband has high cholesterol, despite a very healthy lifestyle and weight. His doctor put him on Lipitor. After the dosage was increased, I started noticing that he wasn't as enthusiastic about our previously very active sex life. He... (Read More)
For decades people have been told that it is critical to get their cholesterol levels down, especially bad LDL cholesterol. But there is growing recognition that good HDL cholesterol may be nearly as important. A new study in the Archives... (Read More)
Q. As a doctor who treats heart patients, I am frustrated by your unbalanced reporting about cholesterol-lowering drugs. In your column you repeatedly emphasize the negative perceptions people have of statins rather than highlighting the benefits. These medications have a... (Read More)
Q. Your article on beet juice for hypertension was fascinating. I have had incredible results with freeze-dried beet juice from the health-food store. I have reduced the need for my blood pressure medicine, lisinopril, by 50 percent. One caution: this... (Read More)
Q. I am bone-tired all of the time. I also have really dry skin, dry brittle hair and nails that break easily. (Even my toenails are brittle). I take vitamins and fish oil every day as well as red yeast... (Read More)
Q. I have read that Lipitor may cause memory impairment. I am taking Lipitor and am having trouble with speaking and memory along with intense muscle soreness. My lab tests are within the normal range so my doctor says Lipitor... (Read More)
Q. I have always had good cholesterol levels, but in 2007 I tried taking a glucosamine and chondroitin supplement for joint pain. After taking it for a few months my total cholesterol went from 200 to 247!I stopped taking the... (Read More)
Many people who prefer not to take statin-type medications such as Lipitor to lower their cholesterol have turned instead to red yeast rice. Although some doctors are dubious about the benefits of this nutritional supplement, a new study shows that... (Read More)
Pros and cons of popular statin drugs, with common and little-known side effects.... (Read More)
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Lovaza is used to lower cholesterol. ... (Read More)
Caduet is used to treat hypertension, coronary artery disease, and angina. It is also used to prevent cardiovascular disease and lower cholesterol.It combines amlodipine besylate, a calcium channel-blocker, and atorvastatin calcium, a lipid-lowering agent. Full prescribing information is available at:http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6355 Check out... (Read More)
Niaspan is used to lower cholesterol. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6144Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niaspan ... (Read More)
Tricor is a cholesterol-lowering drug in the fibrate class. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=8931Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tricor ... (Read More)
Crestor is one of the statin class of cholesterol-lowering drugs.Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=6243Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crestor... (Read More)
ZETIA is a cholesterol-lowering drug that may be prescribed alone or with statins. Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9122Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zetia ... (Read More)
Vytorin is a cholesterol-lowering drug composed of both ezetimibe (Zetia) and simvastatin (Zocor). Full prescribing information is available at: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=9331Check out Wikipedia for more user-friendly information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vytorin... (Read More)
Q. I have heard that if you place pieces of eggplant in water for a couple of hours and then drink the water it helps reduce cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Is this correct or do I have to put... (Read More)
Q. I was put on Lipitor to control cholesterol and found it shot my blood sugar through the roof. My doctor suggested switching to Crestor. Would this drug also affect blood sugar?A. You are not the first person to note... (Read More)