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Q: What can I take for sinus/head cold if I'm on Crestor and Diovan?
I know you are not supposed to take certain medications if you are taking Diovan and Crestor. I have sinus congestion and a severe head cold. What can I take?

A: You can use any of the topical nasal decongestant drops or sprays that contain oxymetazoline or phenylephrine. Patients with high blood pressure should not take a systemic decongestant like Sudafed or Drixoral, they will raise your blood pressure. EDIT: Coricidin HBP, an oral decongestant marketed to patients with high blood pressure, is safe to use but not very efficacious. I don't recommend it.

Q: How fast does a 10mg Crestor Pill take to lower your Cholesterol levels to safe levels?
how long would it take to lower bad cholestrol if im taking a 10mg pill every day at night

A: In general, your doc should check your cholesterol levels and liver function about 3 months after changing / starting a pill like Crestor.

Q: What should I do if I become pregnant while on Crestor?
thanks. lol.

A: Go to a Dr.

Q: Is it safe to have two beers a day while taking crestor(5mg)?


A: I would check with the doctor on that one.

Q: Any problem to take LArginine with Atenolol and Crestor?


A: L-Arginine By Cathy Wong, About.com Updated: September 20, 2007 What is L-Arginine? L-arginine is an amino acid that has numerous functions in the body. It helps the body get rid of ammonia (a waste product), is used to make compounds in the body such creatine, L-glutamate, and L-proline, and can be converted to glucose and glycogen if needed. L-arginine is used to make the nitric oxide, a compound in the body that relaxes blood vessels. Preliminary studies have found that L-arginine may help with conditions that improve when blood vessels are relaxed (called vasodilation), such as atherosclerosis, erectile dysfunction, and intermittent claudication. L-arginine is also involved in protein formation. In larger amounts, L-arginine stimulates the release of hormones growth hormone and prolactin. Why Do People Use L-Arginine? Heart disease In the body, L-arginine is used to make nitric oxide, which reduces blood vessel stiffness, increases blood flow, and improves blood vessel function. However, L-arginine should not be used following a heart attack. An study sponsored by the National Institutes of Health examining the use of L-arginine after a heart attack was terminated early after six patients died, a disproportionate number. There were no deaths in the patients who did not receive L-arginine. The study researchers speculate that L-arginine may aggravate the effects of cardiac shock. The results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Erectile Dysfunction L-arginine has been used for erectile dysfunction. Like the drug sildenafil citrate (Viagra), L-arginine is thought to enhance the action of nitric oxide, which relaxes muscles surrounding blood vessels supplying the penis. As a result, blood vessels in the penis dilate, increasing blood flow, which helps maintain an erection. The difference in how they work is that Viagra blocks an enzyme called PDE5 which destroys nitric oxide and L-arginine is used to make nitric oxide. In one study, 50 men with erectile dysfunction took either 5 grams of L-arginine per day or a placebo. After six weeks, more men in the L-arginine group had an improvement compared to those taking the placebo. Unlike Viagra, L-arginine must be taken daily. Wound healing L-arginine's possible activity in wound repair may be due to its role in the formation of L-proline, an important amino acid that is essential for the synthesis of collagen. Other Conditions L-arginine is also used for high blood pressure, migraines, sexual dysfunction in women, intermittent claudication, and interstitial cystitis. Sources of L-Arginine L-arginine is conditionally essential, which means that the body normally has enough. It's produced in the kidney and to a lesser extent, in the liver. Food sources of L-arginine include plant and animal proteins, such as dairy products, meat, poultry, fish, and nuts. The ratio of L-arginine to lysine is also important - soy and other plant proteins have more L-arginine than animal sources of protein. Severe burns, infections, and injuries can deplete the body's supply of arginine. Under these conditions, L-arginine becomes essential and it is necessary to ensure proper intake to meet the increased demands. L-arginine is also essential for children with rare genetic disorders that impair the formation of L-arginine. Side Effects of L-Arginine L-arginine may lower blood pressure because it is involved in the formation of nitric oxide. It may also result in indigestion, nausea, and headache. L-arginine should not be used following a heart attack. If you have a history of heart disease, consult your doctor before taking L-arginine. Higher doses of arginine can increase stomach acid, so it may worsen heartburn, ulcers, or digestive upset cause by medications. Arginine appears to increase stomach acid by stimulating the production of gastrin, a hormone that increases stomach acid. L-arginine may also alter potassium levels, especially in people with liver disease. People with kidney disease and those who take ACE inhibitors or potassium sparing diuretics should not use supplemental L-arginine unless they are under professional supervision. It may also alter the levels of other chemicals and electrolytes in the body, such as chloride, sodium, and phosphate. ARGININE MAY INCREASE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS, SO IT SHOULDN'T BE USED BY PEOPLE WITH DIABETES UNLESS UNDER A DOCTOR'S SUPERVISION. Pregnant and nursing women and children should not use supplemental L-arginine, as it's safety has not been established. People with genital herpes should not take L-arginine because it may aggravate their symptoms. Possible Drug Interactions L-arginine may counteract the benefits of lysine to treat herpes NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) or other drugs that are hard on the stomach should not be combined with L-arginine. Drugs that alter potassium levels in the body, such as ACE inhibitors and potassium sparing diuretics.

Q: what is the risk of the cholesterol lowering medication, Crestor, on an unborn baby?


A: Cholesterol is a vital component needed for creating cells and material for the body, it is even more important for a fetus. There has been reported cases of severe birth defects with all statin drugs (cholesterol lowering medications). I do not recommend it at all. There are alternatives. I recommend that you exercise. Not only does it help lower cholesterol, it also help create a healthy baby by increasing oxygen and nutrition, and also eases delivery of the baby.

Q: Is Fitrum Green Tea extract safe to use by people using mecardis plus and crestor? (High blood medicines)?


A: Unlikely to get authentic reports due to lack of definite studies on interaction.

Q: is it true that you are not supposed to eat mints when you take cholesterol medicine like crestor?


A: my dr and pharamcy told me no grapefruit but nothing about mints, call your pharmacy :)

Q: Do I have to continue taking Crestor if my cholestrol drops from 265 to 133?


A: The only person who could answer that is your doctor. Don't be foolish and stop taking the meds until he or she advise you to do it.

Q: If you are on Crestor for high cholesterol, can you still take fish oil supplement pills?


A: I would ask my Doctor..or ask the pharmacy...easy as a phone call..

Q: I have constant muscle spasms caused by the combo of paxel and crestor. Can I sue & where do I find a atty?
Can't find an attorney

A: If you are experiencing painful side effects, talk to your doctor, not an attorney. Otherwise, you are consciously contributing to your own pain and no one is liable but you.

Q: Has anyone taken the drug crestor for high choleserol and if so what where some of the side effects?


A: Crestor (rosuvastatin calcium) received final approval for use in the United States in August, 2003. Crestor is a member of a family of drugs known as "Statins". Other members of the statin family include: Lipitor, Zocor, Pravachol, Lovastatin, Advicor. Crestor reduces your cholesterol by blocking the liver from manufacturing cholesterol. In humans, the liver creates cholesterol at night while you are sleeping. For this reason, Crestor (as well as all of the other statins) should be taken at night. Crestor is marketed by the AstraZeneca Corporation (a large British pharmaceutical company). Think of your liver as a cholesterol factory. Even if your diet was 100% fat-free, your body would still manufacture cholesterol because cholesterol is needed by your body to create certain hormones and cell membranes.There are two types of cholesterol - LDL and HDL. HDL cholesterol is good for you. Doctors call HDL the "Good Cholesterol". Conversely, LDL is considered to be the "Bad Cholesterol". High levels of LDL cholesterol are associated with diseases such as heart attack and stroke. Crestor's main job is to reduce LDL levels and increase HDL levels in your blood. As your LDL levels decrease and your HDL levels increase, your risk of stroke and heart attack decrease. The original application filed with the FDA by manufacturer AstraZeneca was delayed due to safety concerns during clinical trials. There were reports of kidney damage and a life-threatening condition known as rhabdomyolysis, a breakdown of muscle cells.Although an influential consumer group called Public Citizen urged the FDA not to approve Crestor due to these serious Crestor side effects, the drug was approved in September of 2003.Since its approval, Crestor has been linked to cases of rhabdomyolysis, renal failure and at least one death. Health Research Director Sidney Wolfe of Public Citizen has stated in a press release: "This drug is already showing signs that it is too dangerous for people to take, and it is only a matter of time, after 'enough' people have been injured or killed, that it will have to be pulled from the market." In addition to serious muscle and kidney problems, much research has shown that Crestor side effects could include sexual dysfunction and performance problems, as well as liver damage, memory loss, personality changes and irritability. While cholesterol lowering drugs do lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, they have limited effect on HDL (good) cholesterol, and no effect on triglycerides (fats), an equally important heart disease risk indicator. Statin medications decrease your body's supply of CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10), which is an essential nutrient for heart strength and function.There are natural cholesterol lowering ingredients, some of which have been shown to outperform statins in lowering cholesterol, without the possible side effects. There are ways of naturally lowering cholesterol that can make a significant impact on your total cholesterol levels. High cholesterol, specifically the LDL type, puts you at risk of developing heart disease, and as such you should do whatever you can to keep it as low as possible. Ways of naturally lowering cholesterol. There are many natural health nutrients that have been shown to significantly affect cholesterol levels in the body. Some of these nutrients have actually performed better than prescription cholesterol medications (statins) like Lipitor and Pravachol, without the potential side effects. Some of the nutrients that can lower cholesterol naturally: Policosanol A pure extract of sugar cane wax, policosanol has been the subject of many clinical trials, even more than most pharmaceutical drugs. It is one of the promising ways of naturally lowering cholesterol. It has been shown conclusively to not only lower LDL (bad) cholesterol, but also raise HDL (good) cholesterol. It has also been shown to outperform some of the popular prescription drugs, and has been proven to have no side effects. Guggulipid Extract An ancient herb from India used for thousands of years for a variety of ailments, guggulipid extract has also been the subject of numerous clinical studies. It has been effective in naturally lowering cholesterol levels. Some of the trials have shown guggulipid to be more effective than the prescription drugs. Green Tea Extract There is much evidence pointing to the many health benefits of green tea extract. It has been shown to lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels, as well as increase HDL (good) cholesterol. Beta Sitosterol Found naturally in soybeans, wheat germ and corn oil, this plant compound has a similar structure to cholesterol and as such can help stop the absorption of cholesterol in the body. Studies also point to its anti-cancer and immune boosting effects. Whilst this information may be helpful, you should be guided by your doctor in all matters of a medical nature. Matador89

Q: Why is the starting dose for crestor in Japan is 2.5mg instead of 5mg/10mg for th rest?


A: Apparently when Astra-Zeneca studied the drug (generic rosuvastatin), people of Asian (and therefore Japanese) descent taking the drug were found to have twice the levels of Caucasians taking the same amount of drug. By starting at 2.5mg, it would be quote-unquote "equivalent" to starting at 5mg for people of other ethnicities. Excessive drug levels of these "statin" drugs can cause myopathy and/or rhabdomyolysis, a potentially fatal condition due to muscle breakdown. This is the sort of thing that took Baycol off the U.S. market a few years back.

Q: how long one should take crestor?
can one take it for a year of medication even withoutc checking the cholesterol level?

A: ...it isn't so important to check cholesterol levels when on crestor (or other cholesterol lowering medications)... What IS important to check when on these medications is your liver. A small percentage of people on these medications have a problem with their liver. It is a reversible problem...that will go away when you stop taking the medications. BUT, if you are one of the few unfortunate people who has liver problems with crestor...and you don't get it checked out for a long period of time, you can have reversible damage done to your liver! A simple blood test should be done at the beginning of therapy and then again in 12 weeks...or 12 weeks after a change or increase in these medications. - But yeah, it is probably a good idea to get liver tests and recheck your cholesterol at least once a year...to see if the liver is OK and cholesterol levels are at target levels. Obviously, both should be done more often if levels remain high and medicine dosages are increased... Hope this helps some!

Q: Cholesterol and Crestor question?
Received news of High Cholesterol today. I ate a big mexican food dinner the afternoon before the test. Could this have majorly elevated the LDL number? I don't want to take Crestor if I don't have to! Any thoughts on this?

A: Dyslipidemia is abnormal levels of lipids (cholesterol, triglycerides, or both) carried by lipoproteins in the blood. This term includes hyperlipoproteinemia (hyperlipidemia), which refers to abnormally high levels of total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein (LDL)—the bad—cholesterol, or triglycerides, as well as an abnormally low level of high density lipoprotein (HDL)—the good—cholesterol. * Lifestyle, genetics, disorders, drugs, or a combination can contribute. * Atherosclerosis can result, causing angina, heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral arterial disease. * Doctors measure levels of triglycerides and the various types of cholesterol in blood. * Exercise, dietary changes, and drugs can be effective. Eat a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet, which includes cottage cheese, fat-free milk, fish, vegetables, poultry, and egg whites. Use monounsaturated oils such as olive, peanut, and canola oils or polyunsaturated oils such as corn, safflower, soy, sunflower, cottonseed, and soybean oils. Avoid foods with excess fat in them such as meat (especially liver and fatty meat), egg yolks, whole milk, cream, butter, shortening, pastries, cakes, cookies, gravy, peanut butter, chocolate, olives, potato chips, coconut, cheese (other than cottage cheese), coconut oil, palm oil, and fried foods.