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Important information about statins that I’m going to ask my doc about
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The more I learn about pharmaceuticals, the more I dislike them! There should be a law against drug pushers advertising prescription drugs. That should be left to a qualified doctor if he truly believes the drug will help his patient, instead of just believing what the drug rep told him. I for one will only take a drug as a last resort. I believe physicians are too hasty with a prescription pad instead of spending time with the patient to decide whether or not there are less radical ways to treat their complaints. I really, really miss the General Practitioners of my youth. 😞
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Hi karen1945...and did you know that pharmaceutical sales reps bring all kinds of goodies to the office staff of doctors? In fact, there is a database where you can see what doctors receive from such companies. And some physician offices state free lunches in the job description, because drug company reps bring so much complimentary food in.
Still, I take the medicine I know I need....
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My PhD Nurse Practitioner of over 20 years is my "General Practitioner" - and my daughter's. Even after referral to a specialist, I go over the results & recommendations with her before I act.
Here is why I am so avidly pursuing an alternative to statins. My total cholesterol panel is good, except my LDL is at the higher end of normal for an "at risk" person. Age, heredity & mild to moderate heart changes and chronic pulmonary issues put me in the risk category for stroke, myocardial infarction and congestive heart failure. The cardiologist is quite put off by my refusal of statins, but a single trial years ago, plus watching the side effects in my Mom, siblings and husband has totally put me against them.
I have a note in to my NP about giving the bergamot a try, and which to use. She has agreed with my reluctance to use statins so far, but says we need to find an alternative. Diet & exercise haven't quite done the job.
Sue