Lipitor just went generic earlier this month, losing its patent. $5 billion worth of Lipitor was sold in the US last year and was used by 17 million people. What about those who can’t or don’t want to use Lipitor or other statin medications?
“Statins” are common prescription medications used to treat high cholesterol. They include simvastatin, pravastatin, Crestor (rosuvastatin), Lipitor (atorvastatin), and others.
One option patients...
Several news articles and studies have come out regarding supplements and prostate health in the last few months. The first big one was regarding Vitamin E and its increase in prostate cancer risk. The more recent one was regarding saw palmetto; a commonly used supplement for BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy), stating saw palmetto is not effective for BPH.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause problems with urination for men – frequent need or urge to urinate,...
Dextromethorphan is used as a cough suppressant in OTC cold formulations. It’s available in several medications: Delsym, Robitussin DM, Nyquil, Tylenol Cold and Flu, Coricidin and many others. Used at appropriate doses it helps quiet a cough. However, it is taken at about 20 times the recommended dose and can cause hallucinations, delusions, paranoia and changed perceptions.
Just because it’s over the counter doesn’t mean its safe. It’s...
