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Q: How to test the effects of anti cholesterol drugs and grapefruit?
I’d like to do my biology project on this but I need a way to test the effects when cholesterol drugs are combined with grapefruit.
A: I am afraid this is beyond the scope of a simple biology project. The experiment requires a large test population of either humans or a suitable animal model and the ability to measure serum concentrations of the drug in question.
Q: What goes on in your mind when you see commercials for cholesterol-lowering drugs?
I find it oober annoying. seriously, it just shows how lazy we are, since high cholesterol is easily corrected with a diet heavy in fresh veggies and fruit and low in fat and (no brainer) cholesterol.
Nutrition nuts, Does your head explode like mine does when you see cholesterol drug commercials sold to all the lazy people?
A: It’s annoying when people cause their own ailments and do nothing to help themselves, but some people have genetically high cholesterol and no matter the diet they eat, they need something else to assist them in keeping cholesterol down.
It’s not always because the person is fat or lives an unhealthy life style, give some consideration to the other causes of medical conditions before you shoot off at the mouth.
Q: Can cholesterol drugs/statins cause psychological side effects?
I’ve been taking cholesterol drugs for a while, and they’ve been making me feel strange to a slight degree, but nothing too bad; however I can’t help but notice how I just feel so…agitated/anxious/depressed as of late, and am trying to figure out what it can be.
Can these drugs do it?
If so, would perhaps reducing the dosage, and taking it less and less help any? Maybe once a week instead of daily?
A: Taking statin drugs to reduce cholesterol is quite dangerous. Since you have talked of suicide I am reluctant to give you details as I hope others will be also.
If you do take your own prescription statin cholesterol reducing drugs then it is IMPERATIVE that you also supplement with Co Enzyme Q 10 to keep your heart strong.
Cholesterol is produced in your liver. These drugs reduce the liver’s output of cholesterol. Unfortunately it also reduces the liver’s output of CoQ 10. CoQ 10 is found more concentrated in the heart tissue than anywhere else. After an extended time of taking the anti-cholesterol drug, the heart bypasses the other natural phases of a deteriorating heart and goes straight to congestive heart failure. I do not know how long before it kills people.
Any congestive heart failure patient should be taking a minimum of 90 mg of CoQ 10 per day. Repeat, Anyone taking anti-cholesterol medication should also take Co Enzyme Q 10 (Co Q 10). Ask your doctor, if he does not know this, get another doctor. Most doctors operate without adequate knowledge of nutrition.
Q: I have high cholesterol 260+ and eat healthy but don’t exercise much. Can I reduce cholesterol without drugs?
I would like to know if exercise alone will reduce my total cholesterol. I don’t want to take drugs because I heard once you start, you can’t stop.
A: Oats reduce cholesterol by binding to bile and is excreted. Bile is made from cholesterol, if it can’t pull it from your diet it will take it from your bloodstream. Cheerios and oatmeal are great.
Walking is just as good for you as running, it is not as hard on your joints. Just keep at least a 3-4mph pace.
Q: How effective are aspirin/cholesterol drugs on cardiovascular health?
Can they really significantly reduce the risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke and greatly enhance your health/life?
Do they have any hidden dangers we should know about?
A: Aspirin does reduce the risk of heart attacks at people with certain risk factors. It’s primary side effect is increased bleeding and gastric upset.
The vast majority of people take it without problems.
Cholesterol drugs “statins” also have been shown to reduce mortality in patients with CAD and to prevent events in certain groups.
The most common side effect (muscle aches) are actually pretty uncommon.
You’ll find people on here that think statins are “the devils brew”. Far from it. For every ‘horror story’, there are 100s of 1000s that have no problems. Like any med, they are not for everyone.
Q: Can Red Rice Extract be used with prescription Cholesterol lowering drugs?
I had been told to use Red (Yeast) Rice Extract as a natural way to lower my Cholesterol. After talking to a friend who is on a perscription to lower her cholesterol I was wondering if anyone knew if it was “safe” to use the two in combination.
A: A study in China recently found Red Rice Yeast Extract to be more effective than satins for dealing with heart disease. Since satins are dervied from Red Rice Yeast Extract, this makes sense.
So basically, that means if your cholesterol drug specifically says “don’t take with satins” it would be a bad idea, otherwise it’s a good one. It’s unusual for a cholesterol drug to be incompatible with satins, so my gut hunch is yet, but I’d check just to make sure.
Hope that helps!
Q: why cholesterol drugs are taken at night?
The Anti-Cholesterol drugs including Statins are advised to be taken at night after dinner. Why So? Why not at any other time of the day?
A: Statins are generally administered once a day, typically in the evening because most cholesterol synthesis occurs between midnight and 3 A.M. (One interesting 2002 study suggested that Lipitor could be taken every other day, which reduces its cost, and still remain effective.) Statins are often prescribed along with other cholesterol-lowering drugs such as bile acid-binding resins, nicotinic acid (niacin), and fibrates.
Q: How do you lower cholesterol without drugs?
I know exercise is one part. What kinds of foods should you eat and what kind should you avoid?
A: This is a good question, since nowdays pharmaceutical companies are making millions selling cholesterol lowering drugs based on the pretension that nothing else works! When basically high cholesterol is a reflexion on deteriorating health mainly due poor food choices or mainstream western diet. Look at your health and body as a holistic system. Exercise is an element of health, like it is to breathe clean air, drink pure water and eat unprocessed foods that are void of damaging chemicals, altered/rancid/unhealthy fats like trans fats, etc. Quick advise… drink more pure water.. instead of sodas, etc, eat more wholesome foods. Fiber in our diet is a very important element that has been eliminated due to the processing of foods. Increase your ingestion of soluble fiber.. found in oatmeal, flaxseeds, beans… The lowering cholesterol action of soluble fiber is well documented. We need more of that stuff to keep or intestins working properly and to restore the benefitial bacteria in our gut. Be picky with your fat. While great amounts of fat might not be a good idea, is more important the type of fat that is included in the diet. Omega-3 rich fats, as in Flax Oil, fish oil… are known to improve the lipid ration in your blood. Olive oil is a good option too. Just sprinkle it on salads.. etc. Avoid… avoid! Trans fats… any oil that is hidrogenated or partially hidrogenated. These fats are included in a lot of processed foods and snacks. I would suggest go with caution with saturated fats.. I wouldn’t say no saturated fats.. and this is debatable.. I consume a lot of saturated fat from coconut oil… this fat has a cholesterol lowering effect due to the composition of the fat with medium chain lipids… just don’t take my word for it… research a little. Eat nuts… don’t be afraid to eat avocados.. they are really high in soluble fiber and good monounsaturated fats. I hope this helps you! Good luck!
Q: Does anyone on cholesterol lowering drugs experience a burning and red face?
My friend actually asked me to ask and she is on Lipitor.
Lipitor 40mg
Or Pravacol 40mg.
A: Are you by chance on niaspan?
If you are that would explain why are are experiencing this side effect.
The most common side effect of NIASPAN® (niacin extended-release tablets) is flushing.
Flushing is a redness, mostly on the face, neck and chest and/or back, which is caused by increased blood flow. Some patients also feel warmth, itching, tingling, dizziness or headache.
Flushing usually lessens after several weeks.
Flushing typically happens when you start taking NIASPAN or when the dosage is increased.
What to expect:
If it happens, flushing generally occurs a few hours after taking NIASPAN. It may last up to several hours.
It usually lessens after several weeks.
What to do:
If you experience flushing and need to stand, be sure to take your time.
Keep taking NIASPAN, and the flushing may diminish over time as your body adjusts.
Remember: The benefit of NIASPAN is continuous and important. Don’t stop taking NIASPAN without talking to your doctor first.
If you take NIASPAN as directed, you can help minimize flushing.
Q: Is there a link between drugs for cholesterol or high blood pressure and the formation of Kidney stones?
I am also a long-term rhematoid arthritis sufferer and on drugs for this including Humera, methotrexate and diclofenac.
A: Hypertensive people are up to three times more likely to develop kidney stones. It is not entirely clear whether having high blood pressure increases the risk for a stone, whether stones lead to hypertension, or if there is a mechanism common to both. Some experts suggest that imbalances between uric acid levels in the blood and urine and sodium excretion may put hypertensive patients at higher risk.
Cholesterol and blood pressure lowering drugs do not cause kidney stones.
Q: What is the truth about drugs used to lower cholesterol and their side effects?
Why has the bad cholesterol count gone up through the AMA? Who allowed the cholesterol number to be raised? Was this mandated by our government and the big drug companies? I am highly concerned towards taking Lipitor to lower my cholesterol, because of known and unknown side-effects.
A: The best way to lower your cholesterol is to drink more water.
Cholesterol is produced by the body as a preventive measure to protect the arteries from damage. When you don’t drink enough water, the body may take the water it needs from your blood (blood is made up of around 90% water).
When it does, it leaves salt behind (the body is composed of a 75% water/salt solution). This salt can become abrasive on the inside of the arteries, causing tiny holes and weakened arterial walls.
Cholesterol (or plaque) is the body’s way of applying a band-aid on the damaged areas. If dehydration continues, more plaque will build up until the artery becomes blocked.
To take care of this, you need to drink more water. If you’re not used to drinking a lot of water, doing so may wash out important vitamins and minerals, which may create a worse condition. To learn the proper way to do it, click on the link below. The information is free.
Q: Moderately high cholesterol – drugs or herbs?
Has anyone taken herbal remedies for high cholesterol? I would like to avoid the statin drugs. My chol. is 210.
A: I am a 41 yo male in otherwise good health. I was at 211 in February, with 60 LDL (good). My doc said that I had 2 bad reports in a row, so I needed to do something to get it down or start taking a statin. So, here is what I am doing: Eat fatty fish at least 3 times a week. I eat canned sardines most days for lunch. Cut out all eggs. Cut red meat back to once a week, except venison. Very limited bacon, sausage, cheese, etc. Started taking red yeast rice (1,200 mg per day). I now eat at least a tablespoon of Benocol per day. Smart Balance also works, but according to Johns Hopkins, its effects lessen after a few months use. I also eat oatmeal 3-4 times per week. I maintained my excercise level at 5 days per week, 45 minutes per day. My cholesterol dropped to 155 in 4 months, 44 LDL and 10 triglicerides. Good luck.
Q: How can I lower my cholesterol without drugs…I know aerobic excercise is good but what else?
A: Cardio workouts of course are going to have a huge impact. Also, making changes to your diet can help significantly as well. Oatmeal is an excellent aid in lowering cholesterol. cut out as much of the fatty foods that you can, i.e. butter, fatty meats/red meats, and oily foods. eat more roughage (salads, veggies, etc.), and more chicken and fish. Hope this helps!!
Q: Do drugs, such as marijuana, appear on cholesterol blood tests at the doctor’s office?
Whenever I go for a physical, the doctor draws blood from my arm to be tested for cholesterol. I was wondering if drugs would show up on said test.
A: That’s a separate test and the doctor would need your approval to do it.
Q: I don’t seem to be able to take cholesterol lowering drugs due to side effects. help?
How much does exercise play in lowering cholesterol?
A: a lot.
in food you can have oats with a pinch of cinnamon, onions, garlic, leek etc. have walnuts and almonds. practice pranayam. you might find it in youtube..
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