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Suggest An Effective Alternative For Statins
I have an irregular heartbeat and some episodes of pre fainting like I will faint, I grab something stable and then I am all right ( sometimes, I have a dull headache after. The docs conyinually prescribe a statin ( -various ones) but they are turn into depressors. I always stop taking them. What else is there that can help?
Mon, 7 Jan 2019
Hello,
Statins are the best drugs, especially in cardiac patients. You can also consider drugs like gemfibrozil after discussing with your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Statins are the best drugs, especially in cardiac patients. You can also consider drugs like gemfibrozil after discussing with your physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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