- I'm new here with high cholesterol - please help 10th July 2007
... in my estimation when used in multi gram doses) but ASPIRIN is not...it is a regulated drug, just like Lipitor...
... in charge of overseeing the safety and efficacy of aspirin .
I think unregulated supplements are a train wreck...
... in charge of overseeing the safety and efficacy of aspirin .
I think unregulated supplements are a train wreck...
- Elevated CPK .. trying Welchol now! 8th July 2007
... EXTREMELY sedentary and don't take ANY drugs...even aspirin raises CPK.
Of course, always be on the lookout...
... lower my chol or CPK's ! I have been taking an 81 mg aspirin daily for many years ... maybe its as simple as that...
- What is it with higher cholesterol once you stop the statin? 1st July 2007
... along with my 500 mg. slow release niacin and 650 mg. aspirin .
The OLD story was that statins workd best overnight...
... You must have an iron stomach to take that much aspirin every night! My ears would be ringing and I'd be up...
... I can't take aspirin . I have asthma. But I do take 1000-2000 mg of cinnamon...
... [QUOTE=ainfante;3081839]I can't take aspirin . I have asthma. But I do take 1000-2000 mg of cinnamon...
... along with my 500 mg. slow release niacin and 650 mg. aspirin .
The OLD story was that statins workd best overnight...
- New Numbers -And Another Drug Is Suggested By Dr. 18th June 2007
... Try niacin your next go-around. Some folks take a aspirin with the niacin so that they don't get the flushing...
- How does everyone eat healthy at barbecues/parties? 14th June 2007
... the next day.
Then I take my Lipitor, Niacin, and aspirin and go to bed.
Thank GOD for the drugs because...
- Since I'm so happy with niacin... 14th June 2007
... turning purple from scalp to navel.
(I take 650 mg. aspirin with my 500 mg. extended release niacin from the vitamin...
... near E/R levels of angioedema.
(I take 650 mg. aspirin with my 500 mg. extended release niacin from the vitamin ... for nearly everyone. Even you need to take a 650 aspirin in order to tolerate a 500 mg tab of extended release ... niacin a day without any ill side effects... and no aspirin chaser.
Second, let me say that niacin, like any...
- Natural Alternatives 3rd June 2007
... It makes 90% of the world's vitamin C, 50% of the aspirin , 35% of the acetaminophen as well as most of the vitamin...
- afternoon lightheaded 30th May 2007
... prescriptions of .137 synthroid and 91 grain coated aspirin .
Here is the problem. I feel pretty good until...
- Niacin - Flushing? 20th May 2007
... a trial of Zetia. However I have read that taking aspirin can help with the flushing. There is also a Frush...
... the flush bothers me a lot. I take mine with 650 mg. aspirin .
REGULAR niacin (nicotinic acid) is very quickly...
- Ratios 8th May 2007
... watching my fat intake)
I don't even like to take an aspirin for a headache
if not totally necessary.
Thanks...
- Niaspan 5th May 2007
... to successful use of Niaspan is to include 325 MG aspirin and food. I take my aspirin 10 minutes before taking...
- Is it possible to reverse heart disease? 24th April 2007
... rushing to develop drugs to treat inflammation (a better aspirin ?).
If you don't develop plaque in the first place...
- Concerned 23rd April 2007
... supposedly harmless, but can be minimized by taking aspirin 30 minutes before (or with) the niacin. I take the...
... good fit). Does you doctor have you on fish oil , aspirin and COq10? If not, why not?...
- Quit Lipitor - Cholesterol sky high 20th April 2007
... longer in heart failure mode), isosorbide, digoxin, aspirin and now Lipitor (given samples provided by sales)...
- Genetically High Cholesterol? 19th April 2007
... thought that I read somewhere that you can take an 81mg aspirin with the Niacin to prevent the flushing. Check that...
- Any medication that reverses plaque? 30th March 2007
... exercise as well as some medications. Taking a baby aspirin a day and taking Plavix can prevent platelets from...
- How bad are my numbers??? 6th March 2007
... taking the niacin.
Make SURE you are also taking an aspirin every day of your life.
My prediction is that you...
- Home Cholesterol Tests 25th February 2007
... immediately before jabbing your finger.
Perhaps an aspirin or two the night before will help....
- Lipids 21st February 2007
... avoid this highly unpleasant side effect, take a baby aspirin 30 to 60 minutes before niacin and also take it with...
- Is High Cholesterol The Only Issue? 14th February 2007
... little fishy to me, not unlike touting expensive BAYER aspirin over the half-penny dollar store stuff.
Anyhoo...
- Fish Oil or Flax Seed Oil 11th February 2007
... but started having nose & gum bleeding. I kept the aspirin and stopped the vitamins but now I'm not so sure it...
- Question About Supplements? 8th February 2007
... should stop Zetia. Here's what I take daily:
Aspirin 81mg.
COQ10 150mg
Folic Acid 800mg
B6 100mg
B12...
- What's your HDL and LDL levels? 4th February 2007
... follow your doctors advice. MAke sure you take daily aspirin .
Next blood draw, ask your doctor to test your...
... follow your doctors advice. MAke sure you take daily aspirin .
Next blood draw, ask your doctor to test your...
- Husband cut Vytorin pills in half...surprisingly GREAT results.... 24th January 2007
... Antibiotics in over a year and NEVER touches any kind of aspirin or Tylenol and never drinks, so it must be the Vytorin...
- Zocor and elevated liver enzymes 18th January 2007
... noticeable symptoms. I also take 50 mg. Toprol XL and an aspirin a day. I don't drink, have not been diagnosed with...
... prolapse and a little atrial fibrillation) and a daily aspirin .
I almost expect there to be gallstones - seems almost...
- Fish oil supplements..... 17th January 2007
... not want to push too much on him, as he takes the aspirin plus 3 BP meds., and also 2 for his PN pain. Naturally...
... not want to push too much on him, as he takes the aspirin plus 3 BP meds., and also 2 for his PN pain. Naturally...
- Don't stop taking your aspirin 4th January 2007
... are at middle-to-high risk for CAD, who discontinue aspirin therapy, more than triple their chance of a major ... for an adverse effect was 10 days after cessation of aspirin therapy.
The authors said that patients should ... not discontinue aspirin therapy prior to surgery (except in very limited cases...
... him. I really can't remember if hubby stopped his aspirin before his artery cleaning in 94 or not. Oh God, I...
... Since it bears repeating:
DON'T STOP TAKING YOUR ASPIRIN .
After years of suffering heart disease AND GERD ... , the doctors stopped my mother's aspirin becasue her stomach hurt...she'd taken it for 20 years ... heart attack for 20 years but had one 6 days after the aspirin was stopped.
Anyone without stomach problems from ... it should take daily aspirin after a certain age. What that age is is up for grabs...
...
I take the enteric-coated aspirin - it is dissolved in the intestine - supposedly reduces...
... gov publication.
METHODS: Ninety-eight patients on
aspirin (160 mg/day) for at least one month were enrolled
... .
Aspirin resistance was measured by the platelet function analyzer
... coated cartridge on the PFA-100, the prevalence of
aspirin resistance was 29.6% (n = 29). Aspirin-resistant patients
... 25 were reevaluated after having taken 300 mg/day
aspirin for at least one month. Only 11 patients still have
... saying is that of the 98 chosen to receive 160 mg.
aspirin , 29 remained "quick platelet clotters" and thus remained
...
Then when you add on top of that the fact that
aspirin in reasonably high doses is probably the best inflammatory
... being super-scrupulous in recommending a teeny dose
aspirin and then adding Plavix, a really dangerous drug in
... me seems really nutsy thinking.
aspirin at JACK'S $.99 STORE in Manhattan...a bottle of 250... ...
I've had stomach upset in the past from regular aspirin when I took it for an extended period. I'll stick...
... Wow, I am going to continue my aspirin no matter what. The last thing the surgeon that did ... my bypass told me was not to ever stop taking my aspirin no matter if another doctor told me to or not. He ... two eye surgeries and the docs. wanted me off the aspirin for 2 weeks but I said no. I think the cardiologist...
... than Excedrin, if your only reason for taking it is aspirin therapy. Excedrin contains acetaminophen and caffiene...
... than Excedrin, if your only reason for taking it is aspirin therapy. Excedrin contains acetaminophen and caffiene ... when I get a headache, and switch to good old Bayer aspirin for day to day use....
- need advice for hubby 29th December 2006
... continue to take 3 grams of fish oil, green tea, aspirin , Vit.C and B vit's. and I will take tumeric and garlic...
- Help!! Need Second Opinion! 21st December 2006
... treated aggressively right away with statins, daily aspirin , and a low-dose diuretic to reduce blood pressure...
- How Do I Go Off My Lipitor And Zetia Safely? 10th December 2006
... Quickly, And To Take Coq10 Which I Do And Low Dose Aspirin , And Fish Oil And Folic Acid....
- Lower Numbers?? 9th December 2006
... the medication ones stopped taking their plavix and aspirin combintion...they had twice as many heart attacks...
- Trans Fats??? 7th December 2006
... niacin in a 500 mg. dose. Take it at bedtime with your aspirin and it WILL raise your HDL...the only question is...
- Has anyone had the NMR LipoProfile? 5th December 2006
... The Dr has me on Niasipan and I'm taking an 81mg aspirin . I was taking Zetia but stopped when I had some stomache...
- New Pfizer drug trials stopped 2nd December 2006
... is high is preposterous . Probably taking a single aspirin a day is as effective as anything out there for preventing...
- Let your food be your medicine.... 28th November 2006
... then find the cure. A headache is not a deficiency of aspirin and I don't believe that cardiovasculer disease is...
- Study questions low LDL target levels 24th November 2006
... is inflammation control should, of course, take 8 aspirin a day or daily heavy doses of prednisone...there are...
- Bad cholesterol suddenly high 21st November 2006
... Zocor several years ago. I ocassionally take an 81mg aspirin . Both tests were fasting for more than 14 hours....
- Glycemic Index and Liver function 14th November 2006
... taxed, no longer does it's job. Is is like taking aspirin for pain and never finding out what is causing the ... pain, because aspirin only masks the pain which is the bodies way of pointing...
- Niacin Flush 8th November 2006
... on flush.
My doctor recommended taking an adult aspirin 1 hour in advance and then taking the niacin with...
... 750 mg. of slow release before bedtime WITH 2 adult aspirin . The flush is very slight and only if I stay awake ... bodyfat, fish oils for whatever they do :D, and daily aspirin to prevent clots, and good BP control round out the...
... on flush.
My doctor recommended taking an adult aspirin 1 hour in advance and then taking the niacin with...
... 1000 mg of Niaspan before going to bed along with his aspirin and has not had any flushing problems or is asleep...
- Good results with Zocor 25th October 2006
... for that, I have a dissected carotid artery and take aspirin for that, I just finished an aggressive regimen of...
- Niacin Studies 15th October 2006
... take my niacin at night with my Lipitor and 650 mg. aspirin ....
- New NMR Lipoprofile test 11th October 2006
... years. He now has me on 500 mg of Niaspan with an 81mg aspirin . Any thoughts?...
- New Study On Statin Therapy-Is 70mg/l LDL to low? 5th October 2006
... better "anti-inflammatory" is there than high dose aspirin or corticosteroids? But nobody is proposing 6 aspirin...
- Zetia and Niaspan or Policosanol and Niaspan 22nd September 2006
... SLO-NIACIN (Upsher-Smith) just before bedtime with 2 aspirin and my Lipitor. THat way if there is any flushing ... , I'm asleep for the event.
Aspirin helps A LOT!
I don't think policosanol is of much...
- Policosanol 17th September 2006
... of Policosonal thins the blood as much as a baby aspirin , so anyone who is taking blood thinners such as Warafin ... think they can be taken together. I don't take a baby aspirin since Policosonal is doing the same job, without...
- Anyone know of some Natural Remedies? 7th September 2006
... same thing as 20 mg Lipitor take
1 81mg of buffered aspirin
100-150 mg of CoQ10
B vitamin complex with folic...
- Why does my body hate me? 6th September 2006
... supplements equal 20 mg of Lipitor
81 mg of buffered aspirin
100-150 mg of CoQ10 (which statins deplete by the...
- HELP PLEASE, my mom has high cholesterol and trigliseritis 2nd September 2006
... oatmeal for a healthy breakfast
1 81 mg buffered aspirin
100-150 CoQ10- more to start with if you deem it...
- hs-crp 8.16 2nd September 2006
... lower: Exercise, lose weight, stop smoking, flaxseed, aspirin , niacin, statins, alcohol, clean teeth
source: Beyond...
- Niacin 1st September 2006
... of bleeding.... although, the same can be said for aspirin . In therapeutic doses (above 1000-1500mg) there's...
- unbiased information 28th August 2006
... increase the risk of heart attacks. And apparently Aspirin masks the effects of mild heart attacks, providing...
- No-flush Niacin 11th August 2006
... SURE that there was no flush...I also took it with 2 aspirin (650 mg.)
I'll try a full gram tonight....
- Niacin Side Effects 25th July 2006
... the slow release formulations, taking it with some aspirin and last thing at night help prevent the slight flushing...
... My doc told me to take an aspirin 1/2 hour before taking the Niacin and it would help...
- AM I having side effects from Lipitor?? 22nd July 2006
... in combination with fish oil and a daily regimen of aspirin . And it also has the rare potential for increased...
- cholestrol medications are complete scams? 20th July 2006
... whole point.
It's the same reason I take an 81mg aspirin every day - aspirin does not guarantee I won't have...
... analysis of previous studies indicates that use of aspirin significantly reduces the risk of cardiovascular events...
... They do use the word "prevent" when talking about aspirin on commercials....
... They do use the word "prevent" when talking about aspirin on commercials.
Well, they're probably right about ... aspirin. But since aspirin is so cheap, nobody makes a big deal about it. All...
- Niacin - low platelet count 14th July 2006
... you taking other medications also?
Aside from an aspirin before taking the niaspan, I don't take any other...
... Low platelets can increase the risk of bleeding. Aspirin can also cause low platelets. There is a wide range...
... Low platelets can increase the risk of bleeding. Aspirin can also cause low platelets. There is a wide range ... stopped taking the niaspan altogether for now. (and the aspirin since the only reason I was taking that was to prevent...
- Vytorin 10/20 - 27yr old male. 10th July 2006
... importance of cholesterol). I don't know if you are doing aspirin thearpy....but from what I read and research..and...
- To statin or not to statin, that is the question? 22nd June 2006
... aggressive is questionable as just daily low dose aspirin seems to be enough.
And the statistics on DES versus ... clinical study has shown that just plain low-dose aspirin was as effective as either aspirin+plavix, or plavix...
- need help 20th June 2006
... you can do until you see your doctor is to take an aspirin a day....
- My HDL was horrible, 23 to be exact. 9th June 2006
... are a super fast clotter, perhaps you should up your aspirin doseage. A fast clotter is always at higher risk of...
- Getting my HDL higher 12th May 2006
... the flush.
I take 500 mg. SLO-NIACIN (OTC) with 2 aspirin before bedtime and it's given me nearly 10 points...
- I really could use some help about now! 9th May 2006
... try niaspan but did flush occassionally. I added an aspirin with it and did not flush.. By the way the flush won ... almost found the flushing painful, so i opted for the aspirin ....
... lower cholesterol, it is definitely a drug.
Yes, aspirin is one way to reduce the flush of the niacin. Taking ... an aspirin 30 minutes before the niacin is one of the recommendations ... With the sustained release, I didn't bother with the aspirin , but started with 250 mg dose daily taken with a meal...
... Finres,
I take a baby aspirin every morning along with Lopressor,Plavix,and Nexium ... take a Niacin or Niaspan along with these? What mg of aspirin do you take to tone the flushing.
I have just...
- Fh 28th April 2006
... this board (fish oil, potassium, magnesium, fiber, aspirin , CoQ10 to name a few.) I really really really want...
... pretty high dose.
I think something like 650 mg. aspirin might work far better than the additional 40 mg. simvastati ... n. Give it a try if you aren't intolerant of aspirin .
There's also the good argument that CRP is a MARKER...
... Thank you for the advice. What exactly does the aspirin do? I was told it helped keep the blood thin. At ... one time the doctor was telling me to take one baby aspirin a day. What does the higher dosage of aspirin do...
... austin,
Aspirin is probably the strongest anti-inflammatory drug....
- how are my results 28th April 2006
... i see a heart doctor every 6 months he has me on
aspirin
atenolol
k-dur
niaspan extented release 750
pravachol...
- I know I'm in trouble - what else can I do? 15th April 2006
... Granny Fran,
Daily aspirin is a must, a cheap easy precaution against heart attack ... got your work cut out for you. (And don't forget the aspirin ...make it an adult sized one (325 mg.)...
... supplements I read about. I'll also remember the aspirin . ;-)
Do you think it's possible to get the levels...
- Arizona...About your dad.... 1st April 2006
... 1 spray for the nose, 1 for the nueropathy, a baby aspirin , and a Darvocet to help him sleep if the feet are...
- Niacin 26th March 2006
... tendency to flushing can benefit by taking it with an aspirin or two right before bedtime. The aspirin will attenualte ... anaesthetize you to it.
My regimen just before bed is 2 aspirin s, 20 mg. Lipitor, and 500 mg. SLO-NIACIN.
(I could...
- How many of you are like me? 25th March 2006
... changes, medications...) with
a) daily low-dose aspirin
b) anti-oxidants (vitamin-e, vitamin-c: 400IU...
- Niacin Danger Question-- Is this a good supplement work up?? 19th March 2006
... times a Week
ONLY Non Hydrated Margarine/butter
Baby aspirin once in a while (do I need some Folic acid to counteract...
- Natural supplements to Lower LDL 15th March 2006
... niciamide sp? (a prescription) and even though i took an aspirin with it...i would sometimes flush in the evening, ... even though i took the niacin in the morning with an aspirin . In a month and a half it lowered my cholesterol...
- Help with numbers 13th March 2006
... think that's what she said) and I need to take an aspirin a day. Are those numbers high? Thank you for any...
... think that's what she said) and I need to take an aspirin a day. Are those numbers high? Thank you for any...
... And my blood platelets are high so I have to take an aspirin each day now. My husband is really worried now and...
- Anti-Inflammatory Lipid 11th March 2006
... taken from volunteers given omega-3 fatty acids and aspirin . Human resolvin E1, the authors show, inhibits both...
... likely NEVER be found except by serendipity.
Like aspirin causing fewer heart attacks. Nobody believed it possible ... s and 50's people with arthritis and taking 10-16 aspirin a day didn't get heart disease.
It was spelled out ... as a platelet thing...but 10 aspirin a day is MIGHTILY anti-inflammatory. But if it weren ... 't for the serendipity of the arthritiics aspirin would still be used only for aches and pains. Will...
... likely NEVER be found except by serendipity.
Like aspirin causing fewer heart attacks. Nobody believed it possible ... s and 50's people with arthritis and taking 10-16 aspirin a day didn't get heart disease.
It was spelled out ... as a platelet thing...but 10 aspirin a day is MIGHTILY anti-inflammatory. But if it weren ... 't for the serendipity of the arthritiics aspirin would still be used only for aches and pains. Will...
- A possible GOOD reason for widespread Statin use 11th March 2006
...
For example, do statins tend to be comparable to aspirin , the almost standard in fighting inflammation for ... both on statins for years and, of course, about 10 aspirin a day during the fever. Who knows?
My bet though...
...
Tamiflu is probably less useful than a bottle of aspirin .
We are in deep doo-doo if the dice fall wrong...
... on tv should be banned. JMHO
I totally agree. Aspirin advertizing should be the limit....
... what does.
I see on GMA this morning they say that aspirin and Plavix "may not" be a good combination, well DAH...
- Just diagnosed hi/chol 8th March 2006
... can also help fight inflammation by taking low-dose aspirin , and Folic Acid (400-800mg/day).
I think if you...
... can also help fight inflammation by taking low-dose aspirin , and Folic Acid (400-800mg/day).
Hubbles, I agree...
- vytorin 1st March 2006
... I'm glad you knew that. Aspirin was originally created from the bark of the white...
