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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: Zocor (drug), Pravachol (drug), Health and Medical Professionals, Pharmaceuticals, Grapefruit
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Researchers: Grapefruit doesn't mix well with some drugs
Los Angeles TimesIt’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: Statins (drugs), Science and Technology, Prescription Drugs, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry
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FDA changes safety warnings on statins
HealthIf 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... -
Statin-free supplement? Not quite
Special to The TimesCould 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: Medical Research, Health Products, Health, Mayo Clinic, Education
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