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  • Amlodipine and atorvastatin

    Drug
    11/09/07, Healthwise

    Before taking amlodipine and atorvastatin, tell your doctor if you have liver problems, heart disease, congestive heart failure, a serious illness or infection, or if you are taking other heart or blood pressure medications.

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  • Statins and statin combinations for high cholesterol

    Article
    07/11/08, Healthwise

    Statins block an enzyme the body needs to produce cholesterol. As a result, LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels in the blood go down, thereby lowering total blood cholesterol levels.

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  • Psyllium

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. It absorbs liquid in the intestines and makes a bulky, softer stool which is easier to pass.

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  • Should I take statins for high cholesterol?

    Article
    07/11/08, Healthwise

    Cholesterol is a type of fat. Your body needs it for many things, such as making new cells. But too much cholesterol in your blood increases your chances of heart attack and stroke.

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  • Cholestyramine

    Drug
    01/09/08, Healthwise

    Before taking cholestyramine, tell your doctor if you have a thyroid disorder, diabetes, kidney or liver disease, or chronic constipation.

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  • Clofibrate

    Drug
    02/13/04, Healthwise

    Follow any diet or exercise plan outlined by your doctor. Diet and exercise are very important factors in controlling cholesterol.

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  • Gemfibrozil

    Drug
    01/02/08, Healthwise

    Gemfibrozil is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.

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  • Lovastatin

    Drug
    03/24/08, Healthwise

    Before taking lovastatin, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, underactive thyroid, kidney disease, a muscle disorder, or a blood disorder:

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  • Niacin (nicotinic acid)

    Drug
    03/24/08, Healthwise

    Niacin can cause certain side effects, such as flushing (warmth, itching, redness, or tingly feeling under your skin). These effects can be made worse if you drink alcohol or hot beverages shortly after you take niacin. These effects should disappear

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  • Pravastatin

    Drug
    05/14/08, Healthwise

    Before taking pravastatin, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, underactive thyroid, kidney disease, a muscle disorder, or if you drink 3 or more alcoholic beverages per day.

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