Dr. Paul Donohue: There are alternatives to statins to lower cholesterol
Dear Dr. Donohue: My doctor prescribed statin drugs to control my LDL cholesterol. First I took lovastatin (Mevacor) and then simvastatin (Zocor), but I had muscle pain and weakness with them. I am reluctant to start the pravastatin (Pravachol) that he has now prescribed. Are there alternatives?
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Study determines dose-specific patterns associated with generic statin switching
Research conducted in the Netherlands has highlighted the need for care when switching patients under treatment for high cholesterol from branded to generic drug families. The study shows that much of the switching can result in patients inadvertently receiving non-equivalent doses, potentially leading to an increased risk of downstream heart disease and stroke.
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Low-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Protect Heart Patients
Title: Low-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids Don't Protect Heart Patients Category: Health News Created: 8/29/2010 10:10:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 8/30/2010
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Dr. Donohue: Alternatives to statins for lowering cholesterol
Dear Dr. Donohue • My doctor prescribed statin drugs to controlmy LDL cholesterol. First I took lovastatin (Mevacor) and thensimvastatin (Zocor), but I had muscle pain and weakness with them.I am reluctant to start the pravastatin (Pravachol) that he has nowprescribed. Are there alternatives? How about Endur-acin? CoQ10 hasbeen suggested. — D.L.
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No Way Found to Prevent or Delay Alzheimer’s Disease: Worst Fear of Most Senior Citizens
Aug. 30, 2010 – We are failing in the massive attempt to stop the disease most senior citizens fear most – Alzheimer’s disease. The New York Times, as a part of its Vanishing Mind series, published an article by Gina Kolata on Sunday that takes a close look at this crisis.
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