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    Nov 30, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Every drug has risks and information is key to avoiding them

    Some drugs are so common that consumers -- at their peril -- don't think twice about them. But each drug, whether prescription or over-the-counter, poses risks. We offer a few details on five of the most-prescribed medications. Hydrocodone with...

    Tags: Heart Attack, Health and Medical Professionals, Acetaminophen (drug), Grapefruit, National or Ethnic Minorities

    2. Nov 30, 2009 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Even the most common medications pose threats

    Some drugs are so common that consumers -- at their peril -- don't think twice about them. But each drug, whether prescription or over-the-counter, poses risks. To highlight these risks, we offer up a few details on five of the most-prescribed medications, with additional input from pharmacists interviewed for this package of stories.
    Some drugs are so common that consumers -- at their peril -- don't think twice about them. But each drug, whether prescription or over-the-counter, poses risks. To highlight these risks, we offer up a few details on five of the most-prescribed...

    Tags: Heart Attack, Health and Medical Professionals, Acetaminophen (drug), Anxiety, Symptoms

    3. Nov 15, 2009 | Los Angeles Times

  3. Vytorin trial shows little or no benefit against heart disease [Updated]

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    For the second time in as many years, a large clinical trial has found that the key ingredient in the heavily advertised drug Vytorin provides little or no benefit in preventing heart disease compared to a competing product. The ingredient......
    4. Dec 24, 2009 | Los Angeles Times

  4. FDA panel says Vytorin and Zetia probably don't cause cancer

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    A comprehensive review of previous studies involving the cholesterol-lowering drugs Vytorin and Zetia and two large ongoing studies shows that "it is unlikely that [they] increase the risk of cancer or cancer-related deaths," a Food and Drug...
    5. Mar 19, 2010 | Los Angeles Times

  5. The FDA cautions against high doses of Zocor (simvastatin), urges label changes

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    The highest doses of the cholesterol-lowering drug Zocor produce an increased risk of muscle damage, the Food and Drug Administration cautioned Friday. The risk is highest in patients of Chinese descent and is also high when Zocor, known generically as......
    6. Dec 1, 2009 |Resource Link| Los Angeles Times

  6. HealthKey: More about Simvastatin

    7. Dec 21, 2011 |Story| King Features Syndicate

  7. Be mindful of where you keep your phone

    <b>Q: For convenience, I keep my cellphone on vibrate in my bra. I have heard that you shouldn't keep your cellphone close to your ear for long periods. Does the same hold true for your bra?</b>
    Q: For convenience, I keep my cellphone on vibrate in my bra. I have heard that you shouldn't keep your cellphone close to your ear for long periods. Does the same hold true for your bra? I know it sounds odd, but it's also a good way to hide your...

    Tags: Heart Attack, Stress, Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Health

    8. Dec 7, 2011 |Story| King Features Syndicate

  8. Widow wishes to lower her libido

    <b>Q: I am a 38-year-old widow. When my husband was alive, we had an amazing sex life. We enjoyed sex two or three times daily, sometimes up to five times. Each time I experienced orgasm. So I can't forget those moments.</b>
    Q: I am a 38-year-old widow. When my husband was alive, we had an amazing sex life. We enjoyed sex two or three times daily, sometimes up to five times. Each time I experienced orgasm. So I can't forget those moments. I am always thinking about him and...

    Tags: Chemicals, Atenolol (drug), General Practitioners, Fluoxetine (drug), Food and Drug Administration

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

  9. 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: Chemicals, Medical Specialization, Personal Service, Lisinopril (drug), Rosacea

    10. Feb 1, 2012 |Story| Tribune Media Services

  10. Should I switch to generic Lipitor?

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    Q. After a heart attack six years ago, I went on Lipitor (atorvastatin) because my doctor said it was proven to reduce the risk of a second heart attack in high-risk people like me. Three years ago, I switched to a generic (simvastatin) to save money. Now...

    Tags: Lipitor (drug), Heart Attack, Drugs and Medicines, Health

    11. Sep 21, 2011 |Story| King Features Syndicate

  11. Cholesterol drugs can cause muscle cramps

    <b>Q: I've been on simvastatin (80 milligrams) for several years. I've had serious problems with leg cramps, and now my tendons are affected from my toes to my knees. Could the medication be responsible?</b>
    Q: I've been on simvastatin (80 milligrams) for several years. I've had serious problems with leg cramps, and now my tendons are affected from my toes to my knees. Could the medication be responsible? A: The Food and Drug Administration has just issued a...

    Tags: Chemicals, Dermatologists, Medical Specialization, Acne, Food and Drug Administration

    12. Oct 7, 2011 |Story| WPIX-LTV

  12. FDA Approves Combination Therapy Juvisync For Type 2 Diabetes

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Juvisync (sitagliptin and simvastatin), a fixed-dose combination (FDC) prescription medication that contains two previously approved medicines in one tablet for use in adults who need both sitagliptin...

    Tags: Chemicals, Diabetes, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Food and Drug Administration, Heart Disease

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