Yes. Other studies have shown that there is an additional reduction in blood cholesterol over and above that found with your statin medication. However, you should always inform your physician of any contemplated addition to your therapy.

The FDA stated that 25 grams of soy protein daily, coupled with a low fat diet could reduce the risk of coronary artery disease and therefore the risk of a heart attack. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one cause of death of women in the United States*. 2-4 servings of WS Soymilk can satisfy this requirement.

Do not consume alcohol until you are familiar with the effects of SEREDYN. In general, consumption of moderate amounts of alcohol is safe while taking SEREDYN. SEREDYN may increase the sedative effects of alcohol, so avoid drinking large quantities of alcohol while taking SEREDYN.

Medication cannot be stopped once cholesterol levels come down. Cholesterol levels will quickly rise back to their original values unless there is a major dietary change or significant weight loss. The magnitude of such changes is rarely large enough to replace cholesterol lowering medications. Recent data has demonstrated that there are other beneficial effects of statin-type medications beyond the lowering of cholesterol.

Yes, because from scientific data and clinical test studies which where held by US FDA, it is found that Plantago Ovata (Psyllium Husk), the active substance of Vegeta, can reduce the risk factor for heart disease and lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

With just one gelcap a day, all natural TeaFlavin? Green Tea Super Extract contains active theaflavins, which have been clinically proven to reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol by 16.4% in 90 days with no side effects.

One way to better stay on your medication is to understand what you are taking and why. Ask your physician or pharmacist if there are written instructions to go with your prescription. Try to take your medicine at the same time every day. First, explain why your doctor has prescribed medication as part of your cholesterol-lowering plan. Then, consider taking your family member (or significant other) with you to your doctor to discuss the importance of treating your high cholesterol.

Remember that only your doctor can properly determine if you need medication to help treat your high cholesterol. If you do, why not ask your doctor if Lipitor is right for you. Lipitor is the #1 prescribed drug to lower high cholesterol, prescribed to more than 18 million Americans. Lipitor is generally well-tolerated. The side effects reported most often are gas, stomach pain, indigestion, and constipation. These side effects are usually mild and temporary.

High cholesterol is very common. There are safe, effective medications for reducing high cholesterol. The most commonly used medications for reducing cholesterol are called statins. Two examples are Mevacor (Lovastatin) and Lipitor (Atorvastatin). These have relatively few side effects. The most common side effect is a mild elevation of liver enzymes, which are measured by a blood test. This side effect is rare and is eliminated by reducing or stopping the medication.

The homeopathic form of HGH does not interfere with any other remedies, supplements or medicines that you might be taking.

Prelox® supports the body-own mechanism of nitric oxide and thus restores the natural process leading to an erection. More importantly, during regular supplementation with Prelox® healthy production of nitric oxide is permanently restored. This allows men to indulge in a youthful sex life including spontaneous sexual arousal. Sildenafil inhibits the processes triggered by nitric oxide, thus amplifying the activity of residual nitric oxide produced.

You should be able to take prescribed medication, though you may need to (1) use capsules or (2) break big tablets in half or dissolve them in water so they do not get stuck in the stoma and make you sick. Always ask the doctor who prescribes the drugs about this. Your surgeon may tell you to avoid taking aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain relievers because they may irritate the stomach. The problems these drugs may cause could result in band removal.

This is a question that should be answered in consultation with your prescribing physician. Although some forms of psychotherapy have been shown to be more effective than medication, some people achieve greater relief of symptoms with a combination of psychotherapy and medication. Regardless, it may be important to learn new strategies prior to reducing or stopping medication. Again, changes in medication should be done under the supervision of a physician.

Yes. Essences balance and harmonize your emotions and the flow of energy in your body. Because they are free of chemical constituents, it is highly unlikely that taking an essence would interfere with your medication. If you are concerned with the alcohol content, remember that you are only taking a few drops at each dose. If you take 4 drops 4 times a day, for example, your total alcohol intake each day would be less than 5 drops.

essences work at the emotional energetic level they can be taken alongside conventional medication if desired. If you are on any medication, we are required to advise you that it is responsible practice to consult with your healthcare professional prior to embarking on any course of complementary treatment.

Yes, consumption of small amounts of alcohol is safe while taking AMORYN. No evidence suggests that AMORYN increases the risk of drinking larger quantities of alcohol, but the makers of AMORYN advise against it. Alcohol abuse can prevent recovery from depression and anxiety.

MELLODYN may increase the effects of alcohol. Do not take MELLODYN after consuming excessive quantities of alcohol. You can safely take MELLODYN after drinking moderate amounts of alcohol.

I have lost weight successfully. What is my energy intake to keep this weight with an hour sports per day? (female, 30 years old, 1,70m height , 57 kilograms)

We always monitor blood tests for the liver in people taking cholesterol medication. However, problems with the liver are actually very rare and almost never serious. In particular, the class of medications called statins have been associated with almost no liver problems, and so the medical community is now much less concerned about this possibility.

The Department publishes advice on how much fish people can safely consume due to contaminants. Fish consumption advice for Lake Michigan trout and salmon species is the same whether those migrating species are caught in Lake Michigan or in one of its tributaries. A special study was conducted and showed that for Lake Michigan trout and salmon migrating into tributaries, the fish do not accumulate additional amounts of contaminants after entering the river or stream.