Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 In a message dated 03/31/2001 12:44:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, Redgato@... writes: > Your total cholesterol is too high (253). It should be less than 200 > according to the current " normals " . The lipitor should lower that number. > what med is it that directly lowers triglycerides? I read somewhere about it, can't remember the name of it, I'd like to tell my dr a bout it. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 In a message dated 03/31/2001 12:55:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, beastman@... writes: > Niaspan - 1000 mg or 1500 mg a day (take at bed time) start low, work your > way up. > > thank you carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 In a message dated 03/31/2001 1:08:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, beastman@... writes: > It's a prescription strength of Niacin. The prescription version is > extended release. > > <A HREF= " http://www.kospharm.com/kProducts/default.asp " >Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</A> or http://www.kospharm.com/kProducts/default.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 Niaspan - 1000 mg or 1500 mg a day (take at bed time) start low, work your way up. Re: lipid levels In a message dated 03/31/2001 12:44:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, Redgato@... writes: > Your total cholesterol is too high (253). It should be less than 200 > according to the current " normals " . The lipitor should lower that number. > what med is it that directly lowers triglycerides? I read somewhere about it, can't remember the name of it, I'd like to tell my dr a bout it. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 is this prescription or over the counter med. have never heard of it before. glenna http://www.geocities.com/barnie_64/FAMILY.html Re: lipid levels In a message dated 03/31/2001 12:44:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, Redgato@... writes: > Your total cholesterol is too high (253). It should be less than 200 > according to the current " normals " . The lipitor should lower that number. > what med is it that directly lowers triglycerides? I read somewhere about it, can't remember the name of it, I'd like to tell my dr a bout it. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 It's a prescription strength of Niacin. The prescription version is extended release. Re: lipid levels In a message dated 03/31/2001 12:44:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, Redgato@... writes: > Your total cholesterol is too high (253). It should be less than 200 > according to the current " normals " . The lipitor should lower that number. > what med is it that directly lowers triglycerides? I read somewhere about it, can't remember the name of it, I'd like to tell my dr a bout it. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 http://www.niaspan.com/patients/f_patients.htm Re: lipid levels In a message dated 03/31/2001 1:08:32 PM Eastern Standard Time, beastman@... writes: > It's a prescription strength of Niacin. The prescription version is > extended release. > > <A HREF= " http://www.kospharm.com/kProducts/default.asp " >Kos Pharmaceuticals, Inc.</A> or http://www.kospharm.com/kProducts/default.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2001 Report Share Posted March 31, 2001 My doctor recommends Lipitor. Re: lipid levels In a message dated 03/31/2001 12:44:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, Redgato@... writes: > Your total cholesterol is too high (253). It should be less than 200 > according to the current " normals " . The lipitor should lower that number. > what med is it that directly lowers triglycerides? I read somewhere about it, can't remember the name of it, I'd like to tell my dr a bout it. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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