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Why did Norvates not state the dose of Exforge on the blister pack. It is confusing to identify the dosage if one bought 5/80 or 10/160.

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Re. these NHS health check-ups being run out over the country: i was called for cholesterol test in Dec 2012.

An earlier one, which I requested about 3 or so yrs ago, was borderline I think,...
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High Cholesterol & Thyroid?

Even if I say so, I eat healthily, drink only when at a social event - 1-2 times...
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Can you live to a good old age with high cholesterol..?

I wonder if there are people out there who have lived a healthy life up to 90 or...
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Is cholesterol dangerios?

Cholesterol is necessary for our body to function.How can the numbers or levels ...
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What is normal cholesterol level. When does it become dangerous to warrant a Medication. Can't life style lower the cholestrol when high?

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cholesterol check

how long before I go back to DR to get my cholesterol checked again? after tryin...
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What Niger Delta foods or Nigerian foods that are known to lower cholestrol?

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Can NSAID relief l Joint pain caused by Lipitor?

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Why is Lipitor still being prescribed seeing it has such dangerous side-effect, when it is to avert future complication?

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What pain relief can I use for the hip joint pain caused by lipitor?

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Does anyone know good doctor ?

Hi all, I would like to ask if anyone could recommend a good doctor who is easy ...
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How do we know what research/information to believe when we are trying to read into a subject?

It strikes me reading through the forum topics that there is a lot of confusion ...
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I started taking 20mg Liliptor 2 weeks ago. Now feeling debilitating ache all over and severe left hip girdle pain making me limp. Cause?

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I was on 20mg Crestor - bad side effects my GP changed to 10mg The leg/knee/feet pains are dreadful as r cramps he has sent me4 blood tests

I don't know what the blood tests are looking for he didn't say The lady taking...
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really bad stomache pains travelling up my body could this be with high cholestoral

i have had these pains for 2 days, i would like to put at rest to know this is n...
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HELP! What can I do about this - a BMI of 23.9 which is acceptable or body fat of 25.9% which is not?

Also my waist to hip ratio is 0.9 which puts me in the high risk catagory. I was...
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Can I give blood with high cholesterol? Can the new blood that is produced to replace the blood that was given be free of cholesterol?

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Is it safe to stay on atorvastatin whilst trying to conceive?

I'm in my early 30s and just starting to think about starting a family. I have b...
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IBS sufferer trying to lower cholesterol

im a 62 female & im trying to lower my cholesterol, Dr says its 7.5 & should be ...
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My cholesterol level is 8.3 . Am at risk oh having heart attack in next 10 years. What can I do to lower it.

At risk of having heart attack in next 10years. My cholesterol level is 8.3. Wha...
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Simvastatin

, I really do not know what to do, I have been taking Simvastatin since 2007, I ...
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Hi

hi everyone, im being tested for angina, get my results on wednesday. Im scared.
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Advice about pain after bypass

I had my bypass 8 weeks ago and all has been very good, I am a 34 years old fema...
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I am on statin, but my cholesterol is still high

My GP is not willing to increase my dose of Atorvastatin which is 10 mg. I have ...
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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

Good Morning all I have been recommended this forum by my GP and thought I woul...
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Does anyone have any idea where best to go for diet information re help towards lowering cholesterol levels?

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I read that 8 fl oz of beetroot juice a day can lower hbp by 7%. Has anybody tried it and does it work?

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High Cholesterol, should I go for a Carotid Ultrasound test before any medication?

What Is Carotid Ultrasound? Carotid (ka-ROT-id) ultrasound is a painless and ha...
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Hi any info on kyolic garlic tablets for lowering high cholestrol

Hi guys - anyone have any info on taking kayolic garlic tablets to help lower ch...
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