High Cholesterol Questions (Page 6)

Should I take Repatha given the side effects?

I am 75 years old and haves been advised by three cardiologists to take Repatha for High Cholesterol. Currently it is 225. A1C is 6.4 No drug for that. High blood pressure controlled with amlodipine 12.5 mg twice per day I have Charcot- Marie -Toothe Syndrome, A neuromuscular condition I have... read more

Rosuvastatin - When should I take my medication?

Can I cut my pitavastatin pill in half?

I have 4mg pitavastatin pills. Can I cut a tablet in half to make 2mg?

Muscle knots from statins?

I was put on Simvastatin a few months ago. I’ve had bad muscle aches so I’ve cut it back to every other day (on my own). Now I’ve got like 2-3 hard muscle knots on each upper arm. They hurt when you apply pressure. I just wondering if this could be from the Simvastatin.

How does everyone feel about taking atorvastatin?

I have been taking atorvastatin for 6 months and would like some feedback on side effects and how they affected anyone since they have been taking it. I keep going to the doctor and complaining of all these problems and they have never said anything about this drug and the harm it seems to cause a... read more

Should I take supplement CoQ10 if taking Ezetimibe?

Does taking Ezetimibe deplete the body of any vitamins and minerals?

Are Generic Drugs okay to take?

Do you have REPATHA medication?

Can green tea be consumed along with SSRI such as flouxetine?

Will it be a good substitute of antidepressant if yes then in how much quantity of it is required? A person who is having OCD related symptoms can take green tea?

What are the causes of fluctuation in phenytoin levels when taking meds as prescribed?

pat also takes lamotrigene, aspirin, vit D, calcium carbonate. Lipitor, lorazapem prn/depression and pain meds phenytoin and or Dilantin levels are sometimes high, normal and low but most often low. blood sugars are slightly elevated about 50% of the time pt also has syncope, orthostatic hypotension

Does Zetia increase blood sugar level?

Can I take Crestor and Fenofibrate together - at the same time?

I have colesterol 200 and triglyceride 200 and I will take from today crestor 10 mg/day and fenofibrates 160 mg/day.It s ok to take both medicines at the same day and the same hour? tks

Will Atorvastatin cause me to lose my taste for food?

i am 82 years old and very active ,my doctor switched me from simvastatin 40mg to atorvastatin calcium 20mg three months ago and right after I lost my taste of food and lost 25lbs. . 6 feet tall went form 205 down to 180 the weight lost is ok for me .

Lipitor - My 80 yr old, obese mother has been on 80 mg dosage of atorvastatin. In the last year she?

... has developed debilitating muscle weakness, listing slightly to one side, without accompanying pain, to the point where she cannot function at all. Previously, despite her weight, she had been physically active, now she can barely stand or even use her hands. The cardiologist seems unconcerned,... read more

When, if ever, are some statins interchangeable?

Specifically, may I safely and effectively substitute two 40 mg tablets of pravastatin in place of one 80 mg tablet of atorvastatin?