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1. On call. I was recently diagnosed with gout. I'm feeling well with medication, but my doctor want me to take drugs for my cholesterol and blood pressure because gout will raise my risk of heart attack. I don't want to take more pills. What do you think? Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2004 May; 8(10):8. PubMed ID: 15153389 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
2. Ask the doctor. I sometimes forget to fill my prescriptions and go several days without my medicines. I know it's important to take my blood pressure pills every day. Is there any danger if I don't take my cholesterol medication for a few days? Lee TH. Harv Heart Lett; 2002 Oct; 13(2):8. PubMed ID: 12393349 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
3. On call. I've been taking Zocor since my heart attack in 2006. My cholesterol count has come way down, and I haven't had any heart problems. In the past few months, however, I've had some muscle aches. My blood tests don't show any muscle damage, but my doctor says Zocor may still be causing the problem. He wants me to stop Zocor for a while, but I'm worried about my heart. Is it safe for me to stop? Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2010 Oct; 15(3):8. PubMed ID: 21268801 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
6. On call. I am pretty healthy for a 73-year-old, but my cholesterol is 280, and my doctor wants me to take Lipitor. I'm willing to do so, but I need to know what tests I should have to be sure I'm not getting side effects. What do you suggest? Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2008 Dec; 13(5):8. PubMed ID: 19097299 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
9. On call. I'm a 61-year-old man with high blood pressure. My doctor wants me to take Zocor to lower my cholesterol, but I'm worried about muscle damage. I found a Web site that claimed coenyzme Q(10) would help. Is that right? Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2010 Jun; 14(11):8. PubMed ID: 20597187 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
12. On call. I've always been completely healthy. At my last check-up, my cholesterol was 295. I'm worried, but my doctor tells me I don't need treatment. What do you suggest? Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2000 Nov; 5(4):8. PubMed ID: 11063547 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
14. I'm a 57-year-old man with high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I had a hard time regulating my pressure until I went on Vasotec, which was great. But I developed a cough, so my doctor switched me to Cozaar. My cough stopped and my pressure seems okay, but I'd like to know what you think of the switch. Harv Mens Health Watch; 1998 May; 2(10):8. PubMed ID: 9577264 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
15. I'm taking six different medications to manage my blood pressure, cholesterol, and diabetes. Should I be concerned about driving? Johns Hopkins Med Lett Health After 50; 2010 Jan; 21(11):8. PubMed ID: 20344818 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
17. On call. My doctor just started me on Zocor to lower my cholesterol. I have had just one side effect, forgetfulness. It's not as bad as it sounds, since my memory remains excellent, except that I often forget to take my pill in the evening. So I'd like to know if it would be okay for me to take Zocor in the morning with my other pills, which I never forget. Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2011 Oct; 16(3):7. PubMed ID: 22135827 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
18. I've had a couple of painful gout attacks. My doctor says they're related to high levels of uric acid in my blood. My doctor also says that increased uric acid might mean a higher risk of heart problems. Are uric acid levels usually checked? Mayo Clin Health Lett; 2006 Mar; 24(3):8. PubMed ID: 16568552 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
19. I have gout, and my doctor told me not to take aspirin. Why? Health News; 2005 Sep; 11(9):16. PubMed ID: 16211687 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related]
20. On call. I found your November 2002 article on maximum heart rate very interesting. But since I take Tenormin for high blood pressure, the new formula doesn't seem to apply to me. How can I figure out my maximum rate? I'm 48 years old, and I don't take any other drugs or have any other problems. Simon HB. Harv Mens Health Watch; 2006 Jan; 10(6):8. PubMed ID: 18828213 [No Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] Page: [Next] [New Search]