Medications
What are Statins?
If you have been notified by your doctor that you have high cholesterol then you may be wondering, what are statins? It is a word that comes up often in reference to lowering LDL cholesterol and increasing HDL or good cholesterol, so you might consider educating yourself about statins. They can be quite helpful after [...]
What is Warfarin?
If you have heart disease, especially if you’ve had a stent put in, there’s a very good chance that your doctor is going to prescribe you rat poison, and that it might well save your life. Yes, that’s actually true. Warfarin, also known as Coumadin, is one of the most popular anticoagulant drugs on the [...]
Omega-3 Fatty Acid Drug Interactions and Cautions
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Cautions If you bruise easily or have a bleeding disorder, you should use caution when taking Omega-3 fatty acids. High doses of omega-3 fatty acids have the potential to increase the risk of bleeding for anyone, not just people with a history of bleeding disorders. Fish oil supplements, especially in higher doses, [...]
What is Plavix?
All You Need To Know About Plavix Plavix (chemical name clopidogrel bisulfate) is an anti-platelet agent used to curb the formation of blood clots. Unwanted blood clots can be very dangerous in your body, as they can result in heart attack, stroke or other fatal conditions. Clots can be formed as a result of a [...]
What are Statin Drugs?
If you have high cholesterol, you’ve probably heard of statins. Actually, if you have high cholesterol, you’re almost certain on statins, which are designed to lower cholesterol and, at least in theory, prevent heart disease. Which sounds like a good deal, but how do they work? In fact, do they work? Statin drugs are a [...]
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