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    Jan 14, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Statin-free supplement? Not quite

    Special to The Times
    Could you review red yeast rice? I've started taking it in an attempt to lower my cholesterol and stay off statins. Diana Sherman Oaks The products: Lowly fungi have an amazing ability to create compounds that have strong effects on humans (alcohol,...

    Tags: Rutgers University, Health Products, Dietary Supplements, Mayo Clinic, Drugs and Medicines

    2. May 28, 2013 |Story| South Florida Sun-Sentinel

  2. It's best to avoid grapefruit when taking some statin drugs

    Q: My doctor just prescribed atorvastatin (Lipitor) for high cholesterol. The instructions said: "Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while taking this medication." I love grapefruit. Do I need to avoid it completely? A: Like you, I love...

    Tags: Crestor (drug), Boston, Health and Medical Professionals, Drugs and Medicines, Lipitor (drug)

    3. Feb 13, 2013 |Story| King Features Syndicate

  3. Getting back to sleep

    <strong>Q: I hate having to get up three or four times a night to urinate. Around 3 or 4 in the morning, I have trouble getting back to sleep.</strong>
    Q: I hate having to get up three or four times a night to urinate. Around 3 or 4 in the morning, I have trouble getting back to sleep. I have discovered that when I take ibuprofen for post-exercise soreness, I am much less likely to be awakened by my...

    Tags: Beets, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Prescription Drugs, Drugs and Medicines, Gabapentin (drug)

    4. Nov 28, 2012 |Story| Aberdeen News

  4. Researchers: Grapefruit doesn't mix well with some drugs

    It&rsquo;s been known for a long time that eating grapefruit and taking certain prescription oral medications &mdash; including the cholesterol drugs atorvastatin, lovastatin and simvastatin as well as some cancer and heart drugs &mdash; don&rsquo;t mix.&nbsp;
    Los Angeles Times
    It’s been known for a long time that eating grapefruit and taking certain prescription oral medications — including the cholesterol drugs atorvastatin, lovastatin and simvastatin as well as some cancer and heart drugs — don’t mix. ...

    Tags: Science and Technology, Pharmaceuticals, Prescription Drugs, Statins (drugs), Lipitor (drug)

    5. Aug 22, 2012 |Story| King Features Syndicate

  5. Fighting off rash with medicated powder

    <strong>Q: I have been suffering with a rash under my breasts. Every morning, I use antiperspirant under my breasts. Although it does seem to help, the itching and discomfort have never gone away.</strong>
    Q: I have been suffering with a rash under my breasts. Every morning, I use antiperspirant under my breasts. Although it does seem to help, the itching and discomfort have never gone away. Underwire bras are iffy, and lace is out of the question. I...

    Tags: Athlete's Foot, Statins (drugs), Aricept (drug), Drugs and Medicines, Lisinopril (drug)

    6. Jan 4, 2012 |Story| King Features Syndicate

  6. How clean is your doctor's stethoscope?

    <b>Q: My doctor always washes his hands before an exam, but he never seems to wipe down his stethoscope. This makes me nervous, but perhaps I am being silly. Should I ask about the stethoscope next time?</b>
    Q: My doctor always washes his hands before an exam, but he never seems to wipe down his stethoscope. This makes me nervous, but perhaps I am being silly. Should I ask about the stethoscope next time? A: Stethoscopes can carry all sorts of nasty bacteria...

    Tags: Medical Specialization, Chemicals, Drugs and Medicines, Stress, Dermatology

    7. Feb 28, 2012 | Allentown Morning Call

  7. FDA changes safety warnings on statins

    Health
    If you are among the many who take Lipitor, Crestor, Zocor or other cholesterol-lowering drugs, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration has news for you. The FDA updated its safety warning labels for statins, giving consumers better information on side...
    8. Nov 2, 2011 |Story| King Features Syndicate

  8. Brazil-nut overdose could be toxic

    <b>Q: My wife is always telling me not to eat so many Brazil nuts. The past 10 days, I have eaten more than usual, up to six a day. I probably ate at least 40 nuts total. I estimate that batch contained up to 6 mg of selenium, which is way too much.</b>
    Q: My wife is always telling me not to eat so many Brazil nuts. The past 10 days, I have eaten more than usual, up to six a day. I probably ate at least 40 nuts total. I estimate that batch contained up to 6 mg of selenium, which is way too much. I...

    Tags: Crestor (drug), Dietary Supplements, Brazil, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Drugs and Medicines

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