cholesterol lowering medication

Cholesterol lowering medications may be excessive

June 5, 2011 By Dr. Gott

DEAR DR. GOTT: What results can I expect when taking 80 milligrams of Crestor and 1,200 milligrams of gemfibrozil on a daily basis?

DEAR READER: Crestor is a cholesterol-lowering statin drug that reduces low-density lipoproteins (LDL) and triglycerides, the “bad” cholesterol, while increasing high-density lipoproteins (HDL), the “good” cholesterol. The drug is used to lower the risk of stroke, heart attack and to slow the process of atherosclerosis, which is narrowing of the arteries in patients with elevated cholesterol levels.

Side effects can include headache, nausea, constipation, abdominal and joint pain, yellowing of the skin and eyes, hives and more.
[Read more...]

Disclaimer: All information contained herein is the opinion and view of the writer. It is intended to provide helpful and informative material on the subjects addressed and is not meant to malign any pharmaceutical company, organization, religion, ethnic group, or individual. Readers should consult their personal physicians or specialists before adopting any of the recommendations or drawing inference from information contained herein. The writer specifically disclaims all responsibility for any liability, loss, risk -- personal or otherwise -- incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, from the use and application of any material provided.

Cholesterol lowering medications may be excessive

Recent Columns

Ads