Tag: statins

Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink
Grapefruit Juice and Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of over 85 medications, including statins and blood pressure drugs. Learn which drugs are risky, why the interaction lasts days, and what to drink instead.

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Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Statins vs. Alternative Options
Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Statins vs. Alternative Options

Statins are the first choice for lowering cholesterol, but if you can't tolerate them, alternatives like ezetimibe, PCSK9 inhibitors, and inclisiran offer effective options with different benefits and costs.

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