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Cholesterol Non Statin drugs with good results
- Ask a Pharmacist Community
I have tried two different statin durgs, both leaving me with horrible muscle pain. Dr had changed from Lipitor (generic) to Pravastatin 40 mg, but still horrible muscle pain. Dr wants to put on another statin( saying this has less side effects) and ext...


very high cholesterol level
- Pediatrics Community
My three years old daughter has very high cholesterol level (Cholesterol total 458.00 mg/dl), she never had any health problems, she eats well, she is very active, and all other blood tests are in the normal values. Two doctors gave me two different advice...


Fibroscan score post tx
- Hepatitis C Community
Hi. Just got a fibroscan done. Score is 6.1. Is this good? I am approx 7 months post tx. I was stage 2 grade 2 on pretx bx last year. Thanks for all replies!


Statin effects other than lowering LDL
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Community
My understanding is that the statins with the greatest LDL reducing effect are Crestor, Lipitor, Zocor, and Pravachol, in that order. I don’t mention Leschol and Mevacor since they appear to be rarely used since recently due to the aforementioned being mo...


Elevated Liver Enzymes
- Liver Disorders Community
What medications may cause elevated liver enzymes?


Rosuvastatin
- Heart Disease Community
I use Rovastatin 10 mg daily for more than 3 years. How long can we take this drug? Is it safe to use long-term?


Ultrasound showed enlarged Aorta & left ventricle.
- Heart Disease Community
I would like some input as to a possible cause of my condition? Have I lived with this condition all my life? Could this condition cause a blood flow restriction to my brain since a child? 46 yrs old, male. About 1 yr ago I experienced a decline in m...


Headaches on the top of my Head
- Neurology Community
For the past month or so I have been getting headaches. I get them right after I eat dinner. They are right on the top of my head and sometimes I get them right between my eyes and it makes me feel like I am going crossed eyed. It is really driving me nuts...


I have dizzy/spinning symptoms+increased systolic/low diastolic bp.
- Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
I am 69 yr old female. New symptoms of dizzy spells + hi systolic, low dystolic #. I do not take bp meds. Bp readings around 160/67 throughout the day with pulse in mid 60's. MD gave me "Vertiserc" (I live in Italy) for dizzy symptoms, but symptoms remain...


LDL
- Heart Disease Community
My understanding is that the statins with the greatest LDL reducing effect are Crestor, Lipitor, Zocor, and Pravachol, in that order. I don’t mention Leschol and Mevacor since they appear to be rarely used since recently due to the aforementioned being mo...


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