Sandy Crest Medical Centre - Health Tips
Would a cholesterol lowering drug be
good for me?
You've tried everything – weight loss, a low-fat
diet, exercise – yet your cholesterol level remains high. This is
not uncommon in persons that are genetically predisposed to high
cholesterol.
For such individuals, cholesterol-lowering
medications (e.g. a statin) can often help.
However, it is not unusual for patients to react
in a negative way once statins (e.g. Crestor, Lipitor, Zocor) are
mentioned by name.
Stick a pin here, if the airline industry was held to the same level
of accountability as the medical/ pharmaceutical profession much
less people will fly. For the airline will have to “advertise” every
and anything that can go wrong with an aircraft.
Fact: Statins are well tolerated by most people,
and serious side effects are rare. Your doctor will set-up a
monitoring system in order to ensure that serious side effects are
kept to a minimum.
If your doctor does recommend taking a statin,
do not flippantly dismiss his/ her suggestion. For taking the statin
can save your life – especially in those with diabetes or with
increased risk for heart attack or stroke.
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