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Q: How can the cholesterol drug Zetia bypass the liver when everything else goes there first?
I’ve had really bad side effects from all cholesterol medications, including Zetia. Is this just false advertising?
The side effects include tired, achy, can’t hardly move a muscle type feelings.
A: It doesn’t “bypass the liver”. That’s not what they say. They claim is works in the digestive tract and prevents absorption of cholesterol from FOOD. Most cholesterol in the body is produced by the liver asa normal part of it’s functioning, which this drug doesn’t do anything about. You could do the exact same thing by eating foods low in cholestorol. Statins lower the production of Liver cholestorol
Eventually it will be metabolized by the liver. Everything is
Q: can zetia be taken with vicodin or tylenol?
I am taking zetia and I have back pains. I wanted to know if I could take pain medication for it?
A: You should go to http://www.walmart.com and click on the pharmacy link. Once there, there’s a link for checking out prescription interactions. Good luck! Hope you feel better! If possible, look into Pilates because it really helped my back pain!
Q: Zetia lawsuit questions?
I suffered a heart attack in October 2006. My cardiac doctor put me on 80 MG Lipitor upon my release from the hospital. A few months later he also prescribed Zetia. The study on Zetia was completed in April 2006 but only released to the public in January 2008. As of right now the only thing I can actually determine is that I paid a whole lot more for Zetia than a generic that would have given me the same results. I possibly have some of the other complications derived from taking this medication but so far I haven’t sought to prove any of these side effects resulting from its use. Suppose I don’t have any complications other than the extra money paid for this medication am i still entitled to part of a class action lawsuit against Merck and if so how much of a settlement am I entitled to? How do I find a doctor that will help me find out if I have other problems associated with this drug? Won’t the doctors also try to help minimize Mercks’ losses?
A: you won’t find many doctors willing to help. You need an attorney. An attorney can help you determine if you are a member of the class. Then the attorney will get you in touch with the right doctor to determine if you have any compensable damages. Don’t expect a lot of money from the suit. A class action divides the judgment into very small pieces. The expenses of the case get paid first, then the attorney gets the biggest slice next and then the class members get some money.
Good luck
Q: the harms in taking nitroglycerin,toprol,atacand,zetia and niaspan together?
my husband is on alot of medicines and has high blood pressure.i just wanted to know by taking all of these medicines is right for him.i dont understand why someone should be on so many medications .
A: While I do not know your husband’s medical history (or contributing family history) I can try to give you a generic answer that may help, but you should still consider consulting your physician for more detailed answers specific to your husband’s prescriptions.
Essential (primary) hypertension (from an unknown cause), accounts for the vast majority of hypertension, but there are many other types of hypertension including secondary, accelerated, malignant, etc. I do not know what your husband has. The recommended treatment for hypertension which has failed management by diet and exercise is to then place the person on medication. there are several ways in which medicine helps treat hypertension, and there several classes of medicines for this purpose. The medicines you list all work in DIFFERENT ways to achieve the same result: a lower blood pressure. Nitroglycerin (nitrates) dilate blood vessels with a resultant drop in blood pressure for example. Other medicines for blood pressure can include beta-blockers (like the Toprol you mentioned which has a secondary benefit of protecting cardiac muscle by making your heartbeat slower which reduces oxygen deman on the heart muscle–of particular value in someone with elevated blood pressure since they will not get maximum oxygen in their tissues). Other categories of blood pressure meds can include diuretics (such as HCTZ) or ACE inhibitors, calcium channel blockers, and other drugs are currently being developed.
The addition of meds for BP treatment is usually in steps and gradually sequential; without knowing how high your husband’s blood pressure runs or how long he has battled hypertension, it is impossible (and unwise for you to accept) any advice regarding his medication therapy. I urge to you seek the advice of his doctor and if you cannot get satisfactory answers, seek a second opinion.
Q: Zetia and Vytorin?
I ahve been on Vytorin for almost three years, recent reports are scary anyone else on this medication with an opinion. I see my cardio in two days.
A: while you are worrying about overblown reports on side effects,(which may ultimately end up being true but at this time are speculation) you are being led away from the truth about Zetia.
The just relesed results from the ENHANCE trial show that not only is zetia totaly useless, but put another nail in the coffin of the whole chlesterol/CHD theory
In this trial one group took Simvastin and the other took simvastin and Zetia (Vytorin).
Those taking the zetia had a much greater reduction in LDL than the those taking Simvastin alone (17% absolute or 21.31 relative).
Despite this much larger reduction in LDL there was no statistical difference in degree of atherosclerosis between the groups. What small difference there was showed more atherosclerosis in those taking Vytorin.
Nor was there any differnce in cardiovascular events betwwen the two groups.
From this one can only conclude that;
Vytorin does nothing to protect from CHD. It is basically useless.
The act of lowering LDL on its’s own does not give any protection from CHD.
No wonder it took pressure from Senators to get this data released.
Based on this data there can be no justification for anyone to be taking Zetia
put this data alongside the Japan Lipid IItervention Trial, the A to Z trial and the TNT trial and it becomes clear that lowering LDL offers no protection from CHD.
All these trials showed no correletion between reduction of LDL and reduction of CHD at all
Q: Zetia & Simvastatin?
I was helping my grandmother sort out her medications today she gets them confused easily and i found zetia & simvastatin and she is taking them both but the thing is they are for the exact same thing does anyone know if this is a bad thing or what? oh they are for cholesterol and i will phone her doctor first thing tomorrow but i would like to hear what you guys know.
A: its possible one was older than the other and her doctor changed it check the dates. Either that or her pharmacy messed up.
Q: Cholesterol Medication and side effects.?
Many people have elevated cholestrol. Do you feel your level of muscel strength, mental abilities, physical conditions have changed since your were diognosed with High Cholestrol? Please review meds prescribed to you. I suddenly became so sick I was unable to work. My lower back gave way to muscel spasams, pain, preventing me from walking, dressing, etc. After numerous test with no conclusion, I research my symptons. All came back to my med., Lipitor. My doctor immediately removed me from the medicine; in three week I was starting to improve. In 6 weeks I felt 15 years younger. In 2 months I was on another med and it did the same thing in less than 1 month. Currently I take Zetia and Niacin and I have concern because of continuous indigestion. Diet and exercise not helping much. Do You have a simular problem or suggestion to improve the level of cholestrol? My doctor says stress is a lot of my problem. This life is stress. I need help and am looking for a natural cure.
A: Lipitor is VERY closely associated with liver cancer . In most cases from 3 months to 1 1/2 years after starting on it . I quit taking it just a week ago , and replaced it with 2 cloves of raw garlic per day .
Garlic is a natural cholesterol “medicine” , and it won`t cause the damage Lipitor and other cholesterol medications do .
You can get this information on the internet . Just do a Google search for :
Lipitor liver cancer
Q: Why do doctors continue to prescribe medications after you tell them you have bad side effects?
The drug is Zetia. I’ve quit taking it because the side effects were worse than the problem.
A: Doctors make no money off the pharmaceuticals. Unfortunately, everything has side effects, its a matter of find the medication that works best for you. If you do not trust your doctor to do this, get a new one! You should feel comfortable asking your doctor questions and be able to be honest with him. I highly recommend you getting the book “Healthcare for Less” by Michelle Katz. This book will help you through this process, putting everything into simple terms and help you save money in your healthcare. You can get it at your local Barnes and Noble for $15 or on www.amazon.com for about $10…..this will help navigate your way through the system, and get you a doctor you can trust.
Q: Are you on medication? What for?
I’m on:
Zetia – cholesterol
Crestor – cholesterol
Geodon – Um…i don’t know why i’m on this.
Depakote – seizures
Metaformin – sugar
Lexapro – depression (although I don’t think I need to be on this. >_>)
you?
I’m not a strong needer of God. Yes, i have issues, cyron but I’m going through a lot of loneliness and stuff.
I know it’s changing the subject but I DO believe in a God, it’s just not a super-strong feeling and I don’t pray or anything.
I’m actually Agnostic but I don’t really think about God much.
But anyway, I will take you up on that offer.
Why don’t you just allow Yahoo Answer e-mails?
They are quicker!
(thanks for the concern)
A: geodon is an antipsychotic, usually used to calm nerves, sleep, and stabize mood. Depakote is also used to stabilize mood? Are you sure you are not being treated for bipolar disorder?
Zoloft-dysthymeia
premarian-hormone replacement therapy
synthroid-hypothroidism(thyroid affected by previous use of litihium
lopid-cholesterol
lovenzea-fish oil for hyperlipidemia
lamictal-mood stabilizer
klonopin-anxiety
Have bipolar depressive disorder, rapid cycling, mixed states. hyperlipidemia.
Q: how long should i take plavix, lipitor, & tropol.?
i am a 41 yr old male. i’ve had a stent procedure 7mo. ago. thanks to a better diet and commitment to exercise, i am in the best shape of my life. i run 3 miles 3-4 x per wk. my blood pressures are normal. my cholesterol levels are 80 LDL, 43 HDL. i am on plavix, lipitor, zetia, tropol & aspirin. how long should i continue to take these medications? i also just passed my 6 mo. stress test with flying colors. although i’m in the best shape of my life, i feel that these medications have an adverse effect on my muscles. i also hate the fact that my body feels fragile. i bruise very easily.
A: This is really a question to discuss with your physician or care provider. Nobody online knows your complete medical history and can advise you about taking these medications.
Q: Cholesterol medications?
I’m a 22 year old male with genetic high cholesterol. My LDL has always been slightly elevated while my HDL level tends to be lower. My triglyceride levels are very low though (most likely due to healthly lifestyle habits and nutrition).
I started taking Zocor when I was 18, but stopped about a couple weeks. I had some bad headaches and muscle spasms that affected my ability to focus in college. Instead, I tried Zetia and have been taking it for about 4 years now. It seems to help some…but cost is quite expensive considering there is no generic form of the drug available at this time.
Now, I am looking into going back to a statin or other possible cholesterol lowering medications (ex. fibrates). I’ve always be slightly weary of statins due to the effect it has on the liver…but I’m open to your suggestions and or opinions. What would be the best medication to take at this time to lower my risk of developing atherosclerosis later in life?
A: I am not sure if I can answer your question, the last one specifically would be best addressed by your physician. But I was intrigued by your statement. I have been on Lipitor for over ten years and my husband on a generic statin for a few months. Although I have had no bad side effects, he had some. They adjusted doses and brands and now he’s good and his rx is only $5.00 a month, mine is $50.00. And his doctor considers the med safe as long as his liver function levels are normal.
There are so many different drugs out there to choose from. I am sure that your doctor listening to your history and concerns can find one that is right for you. Good for you to question what you put in your body. The link below is from WebMd, it discusses cholesterol drugs, I hope it helps. Thanks for bringing up this topic and take care.
Q: Can you combine two cholesterol medications?
Zetia and Lipitor
A: Yes you can, as long as your doctor is the one prescribing them. Often the MD will combine various classes of cholesterol medications because one class may not treat the different elevated or decreased lipids or in your case, a combination of two classes works to increase the effectiveness of lowering your LDL’s. So combinations such as Zocor/Zetia= Vytorin or Lopid and Lipitor are common in many patients. There are potentially increased risks of certain side effects such as rhabdomyolysis which may be dangerous if not caught quickly, so discuss any unusual symptoms with your MD (dark urine, intense muscle pains,). You should never take two cholesterol agents from the same class though!
Q: mayo clinic?
my husband had a heart attack on 11/04/04. he is on several medications,toprol, lipitor,calcitriol,zetia and hyzaar. his heart is fine but he feels sick everyday. is it possible for medications to be toxic for some patients? he has had several test for the vertigo he suffers from and everything is fine according to the doctors. they have told us good luck and sent us on our way. can you help.
thanks, bwsw4913@yahoo.com
A: Nothing I can do.
Q: Ever heard of Affectious Hepatitis back in the 40’s?
It was spreading fast in the large cities at the time. Spent 11 weeks in hospital with total bedrest and isolation. Back then, they didn’t have A, B, or C names for it, so I don’t know which one it was. If you had this as a child, could it have caused liver damage?
Could this be why so many medications cause bad side effects, like tired, aching muscles, bones and joints, etc.? Looked up symptoms. Called Rhabdomyolysis. Tried all of the cholesterol meds, even Zetia. Same problem. Ideas Doc.?
I just guess there are no doctors reading this one. Thanks
A: You should be tested for Hep A, B , and C. Back then they didn’t distinguish the different types. Hep A runs its course, but if that’s what it was, you’ll have the antibodies. You are protected from further infections after that.
If it was B, you may or may not have a chronic case of it. Only further tests will tell. Most people clear Hep B on their own (80%), but if you are one of the 20% that have it chronically, then it can cause liver damage, even if you had no symptoms. Same with Hep C, but 80% of those exposed do NOT clear it on their own. Get tested to find out. Best wishes.
Q: two meds that do the exact same thing?? help…?
Zetia & Simvastatin?
I was helping my grandmother sort out her medications today she gets them confused easily and i found zetia & simvastatin and she is taking them both but the thing is they are for the exact same thing does anyone know if this is a bad thing or what? oh they are for cholesterol and i will phone her doctor first thing tomorrow but i would like to hear what you guys know.
A: Zetia inhibits absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine. Simvastatin inhibits the enzyme that catalyzes the formation of cholesterol (the body makes less cholesterol).
Since these two drugs have different mechanisms of action they are sometimes used together when one drug alone is insufficient to lower the cholesterol enough.
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