What does Mevacor do?

What is another name for lovastatin?

Mevacor

What is another name for Mevacor?

Lovastatin

What are the drug interactions associated with gotu kola use?

Not be mixed with oral diabetes medication or drugs which lower cholesterol (Lipitor, Lopid, Mevacor, and Zocor). Not to mix with alcohol or sedatives.

Are there other options besides medication to lower triglycerides?

There are many drugs out there to help lower triglycerides. They are called antihyperlipidemic agents. The most common names of these medications are Lipitor, Zicor, and Mevacor.

Is lovistatin a beta blocker?

LOVASTATIN (Mevacor) is in a class of meds called ANTILIPEMICS used to lower cholesterol. I do not believe it is s beta blocker. No it is not a beta blocker, lovastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and is in the statin class. It lowers cholesterol.

What causes one to loose mucsel strength and have nerve damage almost over nightand had mri tests show no cause for the weaknessin a weeks time barley can walk and 4 weeks in a wheel chair?

STATIN DRUGS-LIPITOR, MEVACOR - CAUSE NERVE AND MUSCLE DAMAGE- ARE YOU ON A CHOLESTROL LOWERING DRUG? FIND A GOOD STATIN DRUG LAWYER/START TAKING CO-Q10 IMMEDIATELY. GOOD LUCK AND I AM SORRY IT HAS HAPPENED TO YOU.

Lowering Cholesterol with Lipitor Pills?

Chemically known as Atorvastatin, Lipitor is one of the most effective drugs used for lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol. This medication is developed and produced by Pfizer, which owns the right to sell this drug under the brand name Lipitor. However, generic Atorvastatin is a popular substitute for Lipitor, which can be too costly for some people. Additionally, there are several other affordable genetic statin pills which are used instead of Lipitor such as Simvastatin (Zocor) and lovastatin (Mevacor.)

TREATS that begin with the letter M?

Mevacor is a medicine that treats high cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood. Micardis and Monatag are medicines that treat high blood pressure. Moxatag is a penicillin antibiotic that treats infections.

Why take at bedtime Simvistatin?

Since the body produces most of its cholesterol while sleeping, taking statins at night makes them most effective at blocking cholesterol production throughout the night. However, certain statins like atorvastatin (Lipitor) and rosuvastatin (Crestor) stay in the body for longer than the other statins, so they can generally be taken at any time of day. Also, lovastatin (Mevacor) should be taken with food in order to be sufficiently absorbed.

What is the xeroderma of an eyelid?

Xeroderma is dry skin, so xeroderm of the eyelid is dry skin on the eyelid. But you may be thinking of xanthelasma. A xanthelasma is a flat, yellowish growth on the outside of the eyelid, usually close to the nose. These noncancerous blemishes are composed of fatty material, and are usually a warning sign of high cholesterol levels especially when they are seen in teenagers and adults. Some Xanthelasmas will disappear on their own while others persist and will require removal by your physician or dematologist by freezing the growths with liquid nitrogen and then a sample is sent to the lab. If the Xanthelasma proves to be evidant of elevated cholesterol levels you will need to begin a strict regiment to get that cholesterol down! You physician may prescribe a lipid-lowering medication such as Zocur, Pravachol or Mevacor. Xanthelasmas may be the sign of underlying cholesterol that can lead to heart disease if not looked after the Xanthelasma poses no danger and it removed only for costmetic reasons, but, even after removal it may grow back. NEVER ATTEMPT to remove the growth with over-the- counter meds. See your doctor immediately for a diagnosis and he/she will also check for high cholesterol levels in your body. After the doctor removes the Xanathelasmas (if you request it) following your doctor's directions of keeping the area clean with warm water and a mild soap while avoiding after-shave lotions, creams, lotions or applying make-up to that particular area.

How can people reduce their cholesterol levels naturally?

Essentially, there are two factors that contribute to the increase in LDL, or "low density lipoprotein".Firstly, there are genetic traits in which the person may have a predisposition or inability to adequately metabolize the fats and cholesterol in their diet. Despite dietary efforts, the LDL, or "bad" cholesterol may remain elevated.Secondly, it may be all about what one eats in his or her diet. Diets high in process foods, fatty foods, and high in cholesterol, contribute to the rise in this LDL number.Effective ways to deal with LDL, and to lower it's number, is typically done in two ways. Perhaps the most important way is to reduce the amount of fatty or high cholesterol foods in one's diet. This, for many, is a lifestyle change that must be adhered to for the rest of their lives. Next, is the addition of medication to help effectively lower these levels -- these are called "Statins."By increasing the metabolism of fats and cholesterol, via the liver, these Statins are effective and safe medications to reduce the risk of Heart Attacks, Strokes, and Coronary Artery Disease, that will increase the risk of death in patients. Patients on statins must be followed on a regular basis by their healthcare provers. Simple lab tests to evaluate the liver function is one way your prescriber can tell if the medication is work and is safe for your use.Some samples of Statins used today are:*Crestor*Vytorin*Lipitor*Zocor*Mevacor*PravacholCaution should be taken with regard to "dietary supplements" or alternative medicines. There are few, if any, documented outcome based studies done with alternative or "natural" supplements with regard to the treatment of cholesterol today. Some of these supplements can actually cause irreparable liver damage due to toxicity, and should be avoided at all costs. Trust only those medications that are prescribed, and have the research to back their usefulness as a safe and efficacious treatment modality.

Can you eat grapefruit while taking sandoz-azithromycin?

Biaxin is broken down in your body partially by a process called the "CYP 3A4 Pathway." You don't need to know what that is... but grapefruit / grapefruit juice also blocks up that process a little. If you have LOTS of grapefruit, it may cause some safety concerns. A little will probably not hurt. Ask your pharmacist. Yes Biaxcin interacts with Grapefruit juice. It affects how it's broken down in your body, how it gets metobolized. It is a good idea to check with your doctor and or your pharmacist. It showed that with Clarithromycin there was not a reaction other then a delayed time release from 82 minutes to 148 minutes, so I would just use caution. You never know. Just check with the pharmacist. Drugs That Interact With Grapefruit Juice Here are some drugs that interact with grapefruit juice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're concerned about any of your medications. Anxiety: Xanax, Buspar, Versed, Halcion Depression: Luvox, Zoloft Allergies: Allegra Abnormal heart rhythm: Cordarone, quinidine Heart disease/stroke/blood clots: Coumadin Epilepsy: Tegretol Cancer: Cyclophosphamide, etoposide, ifosfamide, tamoxifen, vinblastine, vincristine Cough: Dextromethorphan (found in many over-the-counter cold medicines) HIV: Agenerase, Crixivan, Viracept, Norvir, Fortovase Prostate enlargement: Proscar Heart disease/High blood pressure: Coreg, Cardizem, Plendil, Cardene, Adalat, Procardia, Nimotop, Sular, Covera, Calan, Verelan Erectile dysfunction: Viagra, Cialis Asthma/Emphysema: Theophylline High cholesterol: Lipitor, Lescol, Mevacor, Zocor Pain: Alfenta, Duragesic, Actiq, Sufenta Infection: Biaxin, Sporanox, erythromycin, troleandomycin