What Is Cholesterol

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Cholesterol, from the Greek chole- (bile) and stereos (solid) followed by the chemical suffix -ol for an alcohol, is an organic molecule. It is a sterol (or modified steroid),[3] It is an essential structural component of all mammalian cell membranes that is required to establish proper membrane permeability and fluidity. In addition to its importance within cells, cholesterol also serves as a precursor for the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, bile acids, and vitamin D.[4] Cholesterol is the...

Taking Fenofibrate 145 mg. I have crazy pain in my back or kidney and can't tell which because the pain is so bad. I no longer sleep. Can I quit taking this? ## Hello, Cindy! How are you feeling? I'm sorry that you're so miserable. If you experience that, when taking this medication, the FDA states that you need to inform your doctor and have it checked out, in certain rare cases it can have detrimental effects on your kidneys and liver. Other possible side effects may include nausea, dizziness and headache Is there anything else I can help with?

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i have cholesterol and i am using astin 10mg tablets for the last 1 year and now i noticed that some white patches on my skin.....can you explain me for what reason those patches come ? ## Exactly what do you mean by white patches? Is it discoloration of your skin, or patches of dry skin? Astin contains the active ingredient Atorvastatin and it can cause some problematic side effects, but I can't really give you an answer, without knowing more information. Learn more Astin details here.

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I am 38yrs old and have triglycerides(280) & uncontrolled BP=160/90.So, Dr. prescribed me Nebicard-SM,TELMA40, Fenolip160mg. Are the medicines Ok for me? Pls, comment. ## Hello, Jayanta! How are you? These conditions can be very dangerous and could put your life at risk, so it's very important that you follow your doctor's instructions to get them under control. Nebicard-SM contains the active ingredients Nebivolol and Amlodipine, it is used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Learn more Nebicard details here. Telma contains the active ingredient Telmisartan, it is also used to help lower high blood pressure and the side effects for it are very similar. Learn more Telma details...

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I have been prescribed 20mg zuvamor. Cholesterol at 6.2. Started taking half a tablet then moved onto taking a whole tablet. I am experiencing heart palpitations and shortness of breath. Thickening of my tongue at times too. Pain in my back and chest. Tingling in my limbs and my ears are ringing. Should i continue with the medication? ## Hello, Amz! How are you feeling? Has there been any change in your symptoms? Most of what you've mentioned are listed as being possible side effects of this medication, as reported by the FDA. Except the tongue thickening, that's not normal and may be indicative of a bad reaction to this medication. Have you informed your doctor? You may need to try something else.

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After I started taking 1 glucovance 500 mg per day for last 12 months my cholesterol level went from183 to 217 Even though I am watching my diet ## Hello, Mimi! How are you? No, it hasn't been known to cause that. What types of foods do you eat, though? Not everything we think is healthy really is healthy, some may still contain a lot of cholesterol and fat.

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I am taking Tonact-10 to help lower my cholesterol. Would like to know more about this medication. ## i have high chlostrol and tryglycerides pls infm by rtn how many hours before lipid profile test to be conducted. ## Hello Doctor, My father was fainting sometimes back and he was shivering once he faints and falls down... We checked for B.P and other basic tests and the results were found to be normal. We also went in for Angiogram test and that too resulted in normal.. Now my father is adviced to take the following tablet 1. Tonact 20 mg 2. Zolfresh 10 mg 3. Diamox 250 mg Can you please guide me what for these tablets are prescribed? Will there be any side effects by using these tablets? Kindly help me to know things. Thanks in advance. ## what is the procedure to take Tonact 10. afte...

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Do Atorvastatin tablets reduce cholesterol? ## Fibrovas actually contains 10mgs of Atorvastatin and 200mgs of Fenofibrate, both of which can help lower cholesterol. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, joint/muscle aches and sinusitis. Read more: Is there any other information you need? ## My age is 39/. My Total cholesterol was 252 in Feb. 2010. Dr. prescribed me T.Fibrovas 10. I took it for at least 8 months regularly then discontinued for about 5 months as I developed cramps in my Rt. leg at just above the Ankle jt. Now In Aug. 2011 my cholesterol is 312 with VLDL 28., Triglcr. 139. Alkaline Phosphate 193, Bld. suger 98 ( Fasting ), Bld. Urea 33. Should I take this medicine regularly, What is the Harm if I m taking it on alternate day.Although I m reguler on walk for ...

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What are side effects ## WelChol contains the active ingredient Colesevelam and is used to help lower LDL cholesterol. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and abdominal pain. Read more: Are there any questions and comments?

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Need list of medication for high cholesterol ## Are there non statin Meds for high cholesterol ? ## Yes, there are a couple of non-statin options, including Fenofibrate and Gemfibrozil. Unfortunately, they typically cause the same side effects, as reported by the FDA, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. However, it is worth trying one, if you aren't tolerant of statins. Is there anything else I can help with? ## My triglyceride level is 308 HDL is 38 HDL is 73.40 VLDL is 61.61 Which medicine should I take for treatment, which causes little to no side effects?

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I am taking the tablet tonact-10 to lower cholesterol. Is it beneficial or do you suggest any other tablet. pls give some info about this tablet. thanks ## Tonact appears to be a brand name of Atorvastatin found outside the United States. If you would like to read more information about this drug, please see: Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do…

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I'm age 29. After my lipid test I got to know that I have low hdl cholesterol, that is 26. Knowing that I got tensed n suffered from severe anxiety and panic attacks. My bp was 150/90, I was not able to sleep at all. Went to the Dr and he prescribed me ciplar 10 once in the morning and amixide h at bedtime. Now I'm a little bit better. Can I stop taking these medications or continue for how long? ## You should take them as long as your doctor instructs you to continue doing so. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How is your blood pressure, now?

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A dietary supplement is a manufactured product intended to supplement one's diet by taking a pill, capsule, tablet, powder, or liquid.[2] A supplement can provide nutrients either extracted from food sources or that are synthetic in order to increase the quantity of their consumption. The class of nutrient compounds includes vitamins, minerals, fiber, fatty acids, and amino acids. Dietary supplements can also contain substances that have not been confirmed as being essential t...

My lipid profile: 1. triglycerides = 312 2. total cholesterol = 177 3. HDL cholesterol Direct = 40 4. VLDL = 62.4 5. LDL cholesterol Direct = 74.6 6. Total cholesterol/HDL Ratio = 4.425 7. LDL/HDL cholesterol Regio = 1.865 Can Rosukaa-f help regulate my cholesterol levels? ## Yes, it may help to lower them. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Has this been prescribed for you? Have you started taking it, yet? Are you on any other medications?

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I need to find Lactose Free medications to do what the following drugs that contain lactose will accomplish what 1. Plavix 2. Zocor (Simvastatin) can accomplish. My husband has just spent 5 days in the hospital with a drug reaction to lactose and I need to be sure the others he is taking (those listed above containing lactose) can be replaced with something just as effective. ## To be honest, your best bet here might be to go to your local pharnacy, so they can look at the medications they have in stock or can order in and check the inactive ingredients for you. Both the Plavix and the Zocor are available as name brands and generics, which means there are quite a few on the market, manufactured by different companies. There really isn't any way to sort through all of them and check ...

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I had my Thyroid remove due to thyroid cancer and have been taking synthroid for 3 yrs, since then my Blood pressure and cholesterol skyrocketed, before surgery(synthroid) my BP around 120/75 and Cholesterol below 5(around 200), now it's 140/80 or hinger and Cholesterol 6.6. ## Has your doctor definitively related the medication to these bodily changes? There may be other reasons, including after effects of the surgery, or other medical reasons, such as aging, poor date, improper exercise and etc. It's very hard to blame a medication and prove that it has caused conditions that are very common.

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My doc has advised ROTUMAC 10 THRU OUT MY LIFE TO BE TAKEN FOR MY ENLARGED HEART. I AM ALSO AN ASTHAMATIC . PLS ADVISE THE SIDE EFFECTS IF I STOP IT AFTER AWHILE. ## This medication is most commonly used to help lower cholesterol levels. The NIH lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and joint/muscle aches. Stopping it suddenly could cause a rebound cholesterol elevation. Are you on any other medications?

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I'm diabetic (Type 2) and 38 years old. Sugar and cholesterol levels are under control. Doctor asked me to take Aztor ASP 75 to thin the blood and lower cholesterol levels but I don't see this madicine easily available and trying to check if we have any better medicine in market to thin the blood and lower cholesterol levels ## Aztor ASP contains the active ingredients Atorvastatin and Aspirin, so you may want to ask for another medication that contains the same ingredients. Learn more Atorvastatin details here. Learn more Aspirin details here. I'm not sure what others are available there. Have you tried asking your doctor to recommend something else? ## Dear for the last 5 years i am suffering with lumbar spine spondylytis. I tried both Allopathy and Homeopathy and Ayurveda...

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My mother is taking godex ds since she have high cholesterol then yesterday we wnt back to lab and we found out that her lipid is already normal. But still her sgpt and sgot are above normal so our doctor decided to continue her godex ds. And now we also find out she have diabetes. My question is how long does my mom will take the godex da again? I plan to take a blood test again of sgpt en sgot aftrr 2 weeka.Is that ok? ## My son is 28 years old and we found out that the result of his lab test his lipid profile and sgpt is not normal. Since he is not an alcoholic person and he is not obese but he has no control in eating some fatty foods. we went to a doctor for check up and our doctor prescribed him medicines and one of them is Godex Ds. After taking it for a month but I don't rem...

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currently on 20mg crestor however benefits have runout and can't afford meds is there any over the counter drug or vitiamin which can replace this? Please advise thanks ## Unfortunately, no, there is isn't. Have you spoken to your doctor about an alternative? There are generics available for some cholesterol medications, which would be a lot cheaper. However, I am unsure of the specific ones that are available in Canada. You can also check with the manufacturer to see if they offer an assistance program for it to their Canadian users. It is manufactured by AstraZeneca and they offer several great programs in the U.S. for people without coverage. You can contact them at 905-277-7111 or 800-565-5877 Are there any other questions or comments?

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