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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Side Effects Of Cholesterol Lowering Drugs

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Dr. Anantharamakrishnan MD

Have been on diabetic and cholesterol lowering drugs for eight years. I believe it has several side effects, like impaired functioning of liver . I read recently that western medications... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anantharamakrishnan ( Cardiologist)
Dr.    Albana Sejdini MD

I was taking statin drugs to control my cholesterol . I had to come off those because of muscle leg pain and discomfort. then I was changed to Zetia which caused the same side effects so my... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Albana Sejdini ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.     Meriton Siqeca MD

high cholesterol, high blood pressure when I never had a history of these? I hate the side effects ...I did not have high cholesterol , or high blood pressure , but had a stint implanted in ER... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Meriton Siqeca ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Rakhi Tayal MD

the medicines for High BP , Cholestrol and Diabetes. What could be the side effects of these drugs in ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakhi Tayal ( OBGYN)
Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan MD

extended use of these drugs going to have on other organs such as Liver and Kidneys. I have no other physical issues and my cholesterol is within normal limits. The doctors cannot find any reason for why ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan ( Cardiologist)

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Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

I have been on Cholesterol lowering drugs in the past but they did not agree with so I stopped but ... all the side effects. How dangerous is it for me if I do not take the medication? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Ajish TP MD

Just was diagnosed with a low functioning thyroid. TSH was 6.86. Could any of the several blood pressure and or cholesterol lowering drugs have any side effects that might lead to this... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ajish TP ( Endocrinologist)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

cholesterol (162). Are these drugs safe and without any side effects? I found in the website that Jupiros belong to statin group of drugs and have many side effects. Is... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.  Dorina Gurabardhi MD

this drugs. And how long I can use it. Currently I m also taking Crestor for high cholesterol. Is there any medication contraindicated while I m using the godex drugs? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Hardik Sanghvi MD

it, Will it affect the overall blood stream or I need to be taking the cholesterol lowering drugs for the rest of my life? any side effects of using rosuvas for prolonged time? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Hardik Sanghvi ( Pathologist and Microbiologist)