Don't you think medicines always have funny names?

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like....

Cymbalta

Lipitor

Symicort

Pepto Bismol

Advair

Nasonex



Is it just me or do they sound like another language?

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Hehe I guess your right i never thought of that,that they got funneh names x3 Lolz also like Tyleno thats kinda weird name too. Source(s): >>Sophie♥<<

Does anyone know when the patten for Plavix and Lipitor will expire and when generics will be available?

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I take both of these drugs and they are very expensive. Someone told me the pattens on both drugs will expire in the next year or so but did not know exactly when.

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Plavix is gonna expire on 2011, while Lipitor will go generic only on 2012. Actually, I am also taking Lipitor. It works wonders on my bad cholesterol and tri's but now my good cholesterol is whacked, lowered. Ratio is also a lot better but the lowering of my good cholesterol has my doctor thinking I need yet another drug to bring good cholesterol back up. I used to order generic version of Lipitor (Atorvastatin) overseas, with the http://www.pharmacynextdoor.com , they have very reasonable prices on Generic Lipitor, I used to get 3 months supply for only $125 dollars. It is interesting that they already have the generic version of it. Have not noticed any difference comparing to PFIZER Lipitor. I do not care if it is illegal, but it is much much cheaper, and it was a life-saver for me. They also sell generic plavix, it is called Clopidogrel.

What are some things my grandmother should avoid when taking Lipitor?

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My grandmother is taking Lipitor for her cholesterol. She is worried that she can't drink coffee while on medication??? Help please! thank you!!!

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First thing is to AVOID THE LIPITOR! That drug is dangerous and should not be on the market.



Statin drugs like Lipitor, lower cholesterol by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, a key enzyme in cholesterol synthesis. In many cases these drugs activate the Atrogin-1 gene that plays a key role in muscle atrophy. Three separate tests showed that even at low concentrations, statin drugs led to Atrogin-1 induced muscle damage. As the concentrations increased, the damage increased as well. This is why many people have muscle cramps and aches when taking these drugs. Since the heart is a muscle, does it make sense to activate the Atrogin-1 gene that causes muscle atrophy? Additionally, the production of Coenzyme Q-10 is greatly reduced by 50% in just 30 days from taking statin drugs. This co-enzyme is vital to good heart function, making collagen for structural integrity, and most importantly every cell in the body needs this coenzyme to produce ATP for cellular energy. There are some disease consequences from having low Coenzyme Q-10 such as rhabdomyolysis, hepatitis, myopathy, neuropathy, cardiomyopathy, vertigo, congestive heart failure. Rhabdomyolysis is a potentially fatal disease where muscle tissue deteriorates as a result of a deficiency of Coenzyme Q-10. This is in addition to the activation of the Atrogin-1 gene. In addition to these problems from taking statin drugs things like cognitive loss, neuropathy, anemia, acidosis, frequent fevers, cataracts, and sexual dysfunction have also been reported as side effects.



It is BAD SCIENCE that says cholesterol numbers above 200 are bad. A woman should have a total cholesterol between 240 and 300 for longevity and the ability to make good STEROID HORMONES.



The body makes 85% of the cholesterol found in the body and only 15% comes from diet. If you eat less cholesterol, your body just makes more. Controlling the cholesterol levels in people is just a way for drug companies to sell billions of dollars of that and other drugs, nothing more. Cholesterol does NOT cause heart disease. Even the American Heart Associations says that.



Your grandmother will need to watch her blood pressure now very carefully because reducing the cholesterol in her body will affect her ability to repair arteries and STROKE will now become a higher risk for her. She needs to become educated on this issue and not listen to the INDOCTRINATION that is happening everywhere on this subject.



EDIT: Tweety, the biggest drug interaction from taking Lipitor is Lipitor itself. It is reacting with the body in ways that no one should have to endure, ever. It is a dangerous drug, addressing a make believe problem, and is damaging so many people, yet our illustrious medical system seems to still believe the ego maniac, Ancel Keys, was credible and his lipid hypothesis that created this lunacy was credible. When someone asks the question, they need to learn the truth, not some sugar coated medical indoctrination dreamed up by a pharmaceutical company with a profit agenda regardless of the health problems that drug is creating, like liver cancer!



I liked your suggestion to see a pharmacist about his opinion on Lipitor. Here is a guy on Yahoo Answers that is a pharmacist that will give you his opinion: "aceofspd"



good luck Source(s): CNT, B.A. biology & chemistry

advanced nutritional research

What natural remedies can replace plavix,metoprolol,lipitor after a heart attack?

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Are these your medications? These drugs reduce the risk of you having another heart attack. It's not wise to be replacing them with whatever untested, unproven "natural remedy" an alt medder will recommend to you.



There aren't any "natural" replacements for plavix, metoprolol, or lipitor.



edit: hasse_john has no idea what he's talking about. The only cholesterol drug there is Lipitor. Plavix prevents clots that can cause artery blockage, metoprolol slows down the heart, decreasing stress on it and also lowers blood pressure. All these medications reduce the risk of a repeat heart attack.



@Chicago Mike: The asker was asking what can REPLACE the medications he enumerated. There is no way in hell those supplements can be equal to the meds he is currently taking. The best he can do if he can actually afford those supplements is to take them along with his meds. It is irresponsible to advice someone to ditch their medication in favor of supplements.

Why would a doctor prescribe Niaspan ER and Lipitor to reduce cholesterol?

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What is the difference between the two? With all the bad stuff about lipitor what is a better alternative?

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What "bad stuff"? Lipitor has a long track record of safety. As do all of the statins.



Lipitor and other statins lower total cholesterol and LDL (the 'bad' cholesterol). Unfortunately, options for raising HDL (the 'good' stuff) are limited to Niaspan.



I've been on high dose Niaspan (2 gm/night) and Zocor (similar to Lipitor). NO side effects. My liver is as good as it was 10 years ago. No muscle aches. Just good lipid results.

I am a 54 yr old female about 100 lbs overweight. Been dealing with BP issues for the past 2 yrs. I am on 2 BP?

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meds. Underwent a heart cath back in Oct, Had 30% blockage in 2 places in main artery. Not enough for stenting so I have been trying to eat right and and need to get on a reg exercise regime but am not having much luck. I have back, shoulder and leg pain prob. I have managed to get my cholesterol within normal range but now am having Trig problems ranging about 320. Dr added a med to my Lipitor...but it makes my mind very foggy so I quit. I have a treadmill and for the past 3 days I have been walking 10 min at a time in the morning and the evening. I intend to build that time up as I can. Someone told me I was wasting my time at 10 minutes.....does anyone have knowledge of how long...what benefit etcetc....what I need to know about walking? I really am trying to get myself under control. Just the eating healthy alone has helped me drop almost 30 lbs since November....but I'm just exhausted all the time. No energy at all. Could sleep all day if I wanted to. I'm thinking this may be meds. I take 50mg Lopressor & 300mg Tekturna for my BP...10mg Lipitor once a day,, 7.5 Lorcet twice a day, one aspirin, 2 omega 3, 2 CoQ10,..any suggestions would be very helpful. Thank You so much.

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The right way to lose weight is eating healthy and exercise. You are probably tired because your body does not get all the necessary ingredients: vitamins, minerals, proteins, fibers. . Q10 is excellent. The omega 3 you take is great - I would suggest you should take min. 1000mg a day. And increase your cardio exercise to a min. 30 min. 5 days a week. I lost 40 pounds in 3 months having a personalized program. My husband is 65 years old. He had an heart attack 8 years ago and have 4 bypasses. He also had a personalized program and he looks and feels great. He is doing every day min. 30 minutes of cardio and many weight lifts. He also helps others like me to lose weight and maintain healthy heart.

Success Source(s): http://www.shape-weightloss.com

Is it proven that crestor(for cholesterol) has less side effects than lipitor ?

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Atorvastatin (Lipitor) is one of the best anti-cholesterol drugs on the market, with a very powerful effect on LDL levels. Rosivustatin (Crestor) has a very similar spectrum of action, but has not been on the market for the same length of time as atorvastatin, therefore there is a greater possibility that we still haven't come across all the possible side-effects of this drug. I have had patients taking both drugs quite successfully, but personally I would be happier with atorvastatin if I had to take an anti-cholesterol drug personally.



Oh and David - all drugs have side-effects, someone somewhere will always report a particularly nasty effect to any drug, telling people not to take a drug that will significantly reduce the possibility of cardiac effects and emboli is gravely irresponsible of you, especially since it is based on misleading information. Source(s): Am a pharmacist

Hey, need help in finding a good topic to write a paper for economics class.?

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Its best if its pharmacy related. ex: the cost effectiveness of crestor vs lipitor.

I hope anyone can help suggest me more topics. Thank you.

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how about this crazy economy and how it affects so many with so little money. believe me, so many will share a few words about how they are affected. homes are not selling, many do not qualiify to refinance because the have no job to pay the banks back, and if we keep losing jobs it will be so hard for many to survive.

the price of food is up to afford it, so we have to shop smarter, and if ur one to travel by train in nyc, the cost for thatwill be raised on top of theh unemployment rate. Source(s): CNN

The lipitor ad says Airmonk and it should be armonk?

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I also have issues with lipitor. I posted my question on wish123 and got an answer from an expert who solved my problem. Highly recommend the website.

I have been on 20mgs of lipitor for 5 years and my knucles hurt all the time any one have any supplement?

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suggestions?

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You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs, foods and cosmetics to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.



People spend $20 billion per year on vitamins and supplements.  According to Everyday Health, here's an article that will tell you why . . . those PRODUCTS by any other name do NOT WORK.  It is false advertisements.



The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t have to approve supplements — no agency in the United States does. So it’s up to consumers to bring health concerns to light. “It’s important to understand the difference between over-the-counter medications and dietary supplements,” say Pieter Cohen, MD, an internist at Cambridge Health Alliance and instructor at Harvard Medical School in Cambridge, Mass. The FDA gets involved only after the fact, if the supplement later appears to be causing harm. By that time, the supplement may already have harmed many consumers who used it. “The burden of proof is on the FDA to determine [a supplement] is dangerous and remove it from the market,” Cohen says. Consumer complaints are the primary trigger for investigations. One recent investigation of the dietary weight-loss supplement ephedra resulted in it being banned for sale in the United States. Source(s): CNN Health Library

FDA for consumers to protect yourself from fraud

Everyday Health

If Lipitor goes generic in 2011 when does Viagra go generic?

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There is already Generic Viagra and Cialis, http://www.wheretobuycialisin.com

I was a little weary of ordering generic viagra from a web site due to the horror stories that you hear about people paying and their products never arriving. However, I have had nothing but a great experience from this company, including six-seven day delivery. Both me and my boyfriend were in heaven when we tried their product! Works even better than regular viagra my bf was getting locally.

I am recommending this website to all my friends!

Is it illegal that they sell generic viagra and cialis already? Before Pfizer patent had expired?

What is the length of time before a drug can become generic ie: pfizer's Lipitor?

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Julian, I have taken Lipitor for 3 years with no problems - lowered my cholesterol. Insurance co. has decided I need a generic Pravachol. In just two weeks, I feel achy, muscle fatigue, memory loss. I don't think insurance co. should have the say on what medicines I take. So, I went online and did some research and you know what - Generic Lipitor is already on the market in such countries like India, China, UK. I have been ordering generic Lipitor for almost 2 years now wuth reputable UK Pharmacy Next Door drugstore. Here, check the prices they have on Generic Lipitor, http://www.pharmacynextdoor.com/buy_lipi… amazing, is not it?! Source(s): been on generic lipitor for 2 years

Salty taste in my mouth.?

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My mouth has been salty recently I don't know why.

I take these medications, do any of them have that certain effect?

. Estradiol

. Levothyroxine

. Lipitor

. Hydrochlorothiazide

and

.Boniva (generic)



...



Thanks

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well check the possible side effects of your meds and chew some gum that could help with the taste

How can one naturally lower their cholesterol?

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I've changed my diet to include more veggies, fruits and fish (salmon, flounder and tuna). I walk 7 days a week for about 30 to 40 minutes. I've started aerobics recently and plan to include running one to two days a week. I have lots of fiber in my diet (beans, nuts, whole wheat breads, oatmeal, prunes etc.). I have never been overweight, never drink or smoke. However, hypertension runs in my family so I am taking 10mg of lisinopril. Kidney disease also runs in the family. So my questions is if I decide to take Lipitor and lisinopril together won't that harm my kidneys? My last total reading was 250 although that number fluctuates when I get blood tests done by my cardiologist. My HDL is always excellent. Just trying to stay alive.

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With all the lifestyle changes you are making, I think your cholesterol will go down. Remember that you have family history for the diseases mentioned, that's why I think your normal cholesterol levels are a bit higher than for other people.

Since your HDL is excellent, the only thing I wish to you is: Hoping you'll never give up!

Good luck! Source(s): http://www.cholesterol-hdl-ldl.com/ brings latest info about lowering LDL and increasing HDL cholesterol levels naturally.

Is taking Melatonin for sleep safe?

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Meds I take are for high BP and lipitor,gabapinton,I am weening myself OFF the xanax for sleep and I want to know if after Im off the xanax will it be safe to take Melatonin for sleep.? Thank you again for your time.

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I'd consult your doctor to be sure, but since our bodies naturally make melotonin, I'm sure taking a LITTLE more wouldn't hurt.

Do you need to take Co-Enzyme Q10 supplements if on Statin Drugs- eg, Lipitor?

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You can if you want.



It is known that statins deplete the enzyme. However, no clinical study has shown any benefit to it.

Sounds strange, but the patients that took the supplement did no better than those who did.

Can taking Plavix medicine ?

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be the cause of rectal bleeding, I am freaking out, my Father had a heart attack on May 2009 of last year. He is taking Plavix 75mg - Metoprolol 50mg - Lipitor 80mg - Benzepril Hcl 40mg (mylan)#30

and he never had any hemorrhoid problem before.

he keeps assuring me if bleeding gets worst then we go to hospital



need help and advise



thanks

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Plavix is a blood thinner that increases the risk of bleeding and inhibits the bodies ability to clot blood. Plavix is not the direct cause of the rectal bleeding, but it certainly is involved. The rectal bleeding could be from hemorrhoids or other causes of lower GI bleeding. Never stop a medication like Plavix without discussing it with the doctor. Plavix can be discontinued temporarily until the bleeding is controlled depending on his indication for Plavix. If your father had a heart attack but no stent placement in the arteries around the heart, then stopping Plavix temporarily is not a problem. If he has a stent in his artery, then it depends on the type of stent and how long it has been there. Stopping Plavix too early could lead to the formation of clot in the stent and life threatening heart attack. I mention this as a reason of why you should not stop a medication like Plavix without discussing it with his doctors. Go to the hospital, determine the cause of bleeding and try to control it. There are risks and benefits with every medication. There are many benefits from Plavix, but there is a risk of problems such as bleeding. Source(s): Physician

What if I accidentally took 80 mg of Lipitor instead of 40 mg?

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The same thing as if you took it on purpose.

Question involving bringing prescription medicine over border from Canada to United States?

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So our politics professor was talking about this in class, but I kind of got confused and after class he didn't help in his explanation, so I thought I'd ask the geniuses here. :-)



So Person A, who is a physician him or herself, normally orders prescription medicine (such as Lipitor) from the US, but does something different for a change. He asks another physician he or she knows, who lives in Canada, and asks him or her to write the prescription for him to a Canadian pharmacy. Person A then has a relative or friend who lives in Canada bring the prescription from the pharmacy to him in the United States. Was any crime committed? Is any person at risk of facing legal trouble? If so, please help me understand how. Thanks

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I wouldn't think so. as long as the medicine is legal in America,

For those who take or have taken the cholesterol drug, Lipitor?

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Have you experienced any problems from the drug? Notably, muscle pain?



Thank you.

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Yes- and cramps! I take it, but give myself breaks from it and I also find sometimes I have trouble sleeping on it too!

Regarding Lipitor pills, are they big (as in hard to swallow?)?

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No. Most people have no difficulty in swallowing Lipitor pills. Source(s): Physician.