Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Questions (Page 5)

I am now taking losartan and simvastatin for my high blood pressure. Can this hurt me?

Could the Vioxx that I took before in 2003 have caused the problem I am now having with high blood pressure? It is sometimes 197/127.

Best time to take blood pressure medicine?

When is the best time to take my pills for high blood pressure?

I am taking Xarelto. Diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. Can I safely take olive oil?

Have stopped smoking cold turkey after 30 years. Now at age 70, I am trying to eat smarter. The diagnosis of the pulmonary embolism, and subsequent near death experience has me walking on eggshells and thus trying to figure out what I can eat for better health. Have read the benefits of olive oil.... read more

Does the weight loss happen fast in the beginning and then slow or stop on Ozempic?

I lost 6 lb in the first 10 days and hope this continues.

Repatha - What is the lease painful way to inject it. I find it very painful?

I know there are 3 ways to inject it. I have been using the 2 week injector for 4 months. Tried Stomach and thigh. I have some one do it for me. Because I know I'd quit before I finish if I did it myself. I don't want to stop but I wish I could find a way that's less painful.

Should I take Repatha given the side effects?

I am 75 years old and haves been advised by three cardiologists to take Repatha for High Cholesterol. Currently it is 225. A1C is 6.4 No drug for that. High blood pressure controlled with amlodipine 12.5 mg twice per day I have Charcot- Marie -Toothe Syndrome, A neuromuscular condition I have... read more

Lipitor vs Crestor - How do they compare?

I recently had angioplasty and 2 stents placed. My doctor has prescribed metoprolol ER 13mg

Is this OK? levothyroxine 88mcg. Lisinopril/hydrochlorithiazin 10mg/12.5mg Brilinta 90 Rosuvastin 10mg 81 aspirin

F.H. familiahypercholesterolaemia. Cardiologist wants me on Repatha?

Thank you, to those who have shared experiences of tolerability to repatha. I am from the pharma industry and as informed I was on statins, I started getting intense pain in my midline dorsal area ( top of ankle) and was taken off statins. My Cardiologist wants me on Repatha and I am very... read more

Is Jardiance / empagliflozin and metformin the same drug?

Any one on both Repatha and Jakafi?

If yes, what are/were the challenges (if any) using both drugs together?