Side effects Interactions FAQ What is Crestor? Crestor belongs to a group of drugs called HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, or "statins." Rosuvastatin is used together with diet to lower blood levels of "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL), to increase levels of "good" cholesterol...
have or have had low or high blood pressure have or have had diabetes or high blood sugar or a family history of diabetes or high blood sugar. have or have had high levels of total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, or triglycerides, or low levels of HDL cholesterol have or have had seizures...
Data on demographic characteristics, side effects, low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol reduction, medication adherence, and health-care costs were collected and analyzed. Results: The cohort had an average age of 62 years, with a higher prevalence of males (57%). Socioeco...
Vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods (spotting) or missed/irregular periods may occur, especially during the first few months of use of Low-Ogestrel. Tell your doctor if you have serious side effects of Low-Ogestrel including:sudden numbness or weakness, especially on one side of the body...
Aloe vera and cholesterol This plant extract might help lower levels of unhealthy low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and fats called triglycerides while boosting heart-healthy high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Researchers think aloe vera works by reducing the amount of cholesterol that ...
Jakafi may cause high levels of lipids (fats). This can include high levels of cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and triglycerides. Attend all of your appointments so that your healthcare provider can monitor these levels while you take Jakafi. Warnings & Precautions Who should not...
ability to remove the "bad" cholesterol (low-density lipoproteinor LDL) already in the blood. Statins lower LDL cholesterollevels more effectively than other types of drugs. They also modestly increase "good" cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein or HDL) and decrease total cholesterol and...
'Statins have multiple effects and cause a number of changes. What we're seeing is probably an off-target effect, and right now we have no obvious mechanisms. However, lowering LDL-cholesterol levels is probably more important than the increase in blood-sugar levels.'" Excerpted from HeartWi...
High cholesterol. Taking vitamin C does not seem to lower cholesterol in people with normal cholesterol levels. But taking vitamin C might reduce low-densitylipoprotein(LDLor "bad") cholesterol in people with high cholesterol. High phosphate levels. People with kidney disease who are undergoing dial...
Therefore, at this time, it’s unclear if milk thistle has the same effects in people without diabetes and if it will be used to naturally lower cholesterol levels in the future. 4. May help control or prevent diabetes According to the National Institute of Health, there’s some compelling...