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I had angiogram and above comments were in my results. However do not know what they mean. Please advise Thankyou ## Hello, Shannon! How are you? It is basically considered having a mild form of heart disease, you have some mild irregularities, but nothing immediately dangerous, as explained by the NIH. However, if you don't take care of your health and eat properly, while getting exercise, it could get worse and lead to heart failure or a heart attack. Did your doctor put you on any medications or make any recommendations?

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Ive been on multaq a number of months now and it has been working well. Today my cardiologist told me I should stop it because of increased risk of liver damage. Now this is after he originally told me there were no , whatsoever none side effects form this drug. Having had recent colon surgery and recovering from that I don't want to upset the apple cart at this point but in my my next 3 month appt I may stop it. He said I may go into a-fib again. Im a little depressed and getting a liver function test. Any comments? ## My cardiologist said the problem occurred with just two middle aged women, and if it is working, I should not change my medicine (as a middle-aged man). ## Well, my first comment is that you should never believe anyone, even a doctor, that tells you that a medication...

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I had heart attack about 51/2 years back with one artery treated with Angioplasty and another treated with By pass in span of 5 months. I am also a diabetic with fully controlied sugar and lipid levels in Best controlled range. Since past 51/2 years I am taking Ecosprin 150 mg. once a day every morning. I have to undergo Tooth extraction which may require suspension of the Tablet for say 10 days(Maximum). Do we anticipate any risks out of this Temporarary suspension. I have fully regulated diet coupled with Daily excersise for an Hour. Pls advise.

I just started taking Multaq and was told to stop taking Ranexa why? What happens when you take both ? The Ranexa was working very well now i have to stop. I would rather not stop taking Ranexa ## It is actually very dangerous to take them both at the same time, it can severely increase the levels of the Ranolozine that your body absorbs and retains, which has the potential to cause QT prolongation and cardiac arrhythmia. Why does your doctor want you to switch if the one you were on was working fine? ## Can I take ranexa and Tylenol Together

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AND MILDLY ELEVATED LVEDP....PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IT ALL MEANS. THANK YOU. ## Hello, Nina! How are you? This stands for left ventricular end-diastolic pressure, it means there's elevated pressure in your the left ventricle of your heart, this commonly occurs in people after having a heart attack and sometimes before heart failure, but it may also be benign, as listed by the NIH. Have you had any symptoms? Have you had a heart attack, heart failure or high blood pressure? Are you on any medications?

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samply send the save the lequied ## what is side effect of vega 100 ## when i take vega 100 i feel that all the white light changes its color to light blue and need to ask about its side effects as i am suffering from heart disease and diabetic type B too......! ## Please let me know the side effects sertee 100

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1). WHAT IS THE ALTERNATIVE BUT SAFER MEDICINE TO SYNDOPA 110 + AMENTRHAL 100 ( 3X SYNDOPA 110) AND (1 X AMENTHRAL 100)? (dosage: SYN 110 -10.30 AM/ 4.00PM and 7.30 pm)- AMENTHRAL 100 - 11.00 AM) 2). WHEN SHOULD WE TAKE IT? I HAVE BEEN ADVISED BY MY DOC TO TAKE IT 'AWAY FROM FOOD'. I.E AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE FOOD. N FOOD SHOULD NNPT BE TAKEN AT LEAST FOR 2 HOUS AFTER TAKING THE MEDICINE. I HAVE TAKEN 'AYURVEDA ROUTE ' (HERBAL MEDICINES ALSO SIDE BY SIDE. I HAVE ALSO UNDERGONE PANCHAKARMA TREATMENT SUCH AS (NASYA. MASSAGE, BASTI (MATRU BASTI), SHIRODHARA ALSO. MY QUERY IN ADDITION TO (1) AND (2) ABOVE ARE: (3) I FEEL VERY DROWSY AND LAZY AFTER LUNCH, APPROX..3 1/2' HRS AFTER SYNDOPA 110 I.E APPROX 2.00 PM AND AFTER DINNER AT NIGHT (10.00PM). AND AGAIN APPROX AFTER 3-4...

Found that pill with JSP above score and 545 under the score and nothing on the other ## Hi, Lara! How are you? From what I've found, this is listed as being a 250mcg Digoxin tablet, it is most commonly used to treat heart conditions, usually those that involve rhythm disturbances. Learn more Digoxin details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, loss of appetite and visual disturbances. Is there anything else I can help with? ## The pill imprint JSP 545 is identified as Digoxin 250 mcg (0.25 mg) with a National Drug Code of 00527-1325-01 by Lannett Pharma and is a generic for Lanoxin 250mcg. This medicine is used in the treatment of atrial fibrillation; heart failure and belongs to the drug classes group V antiarrhythmics, inotropic agents.

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I have been taking Digoxin .125 for afib for 3 years with no problems. A few weeks ago I started feeling tired.. running out if energy before the day is done... about a week ago I refilled my Digoxin only the pharmacy filled it with Global Brand instead of the Qualitest they usually use. For the last few days I havnt felt well at all..tired..even though im sleeping a lot...no energy...some nausea....warm and prickly feeling on my scalp..feeling of weakness all over..little headachey...hot sometimes cold...but im not sick...but I just dont feel well. Could it be the Digoxin brand change? Im 62..dont take any other meds other than Lorazapam .5 as needed.. ususlly I take it with my Digoxin but didnt last couple of days just because Im feeling so run down didnt want to lower my BP any more....

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Insufficient potassium and vitamin B-1 (thiamin) can not damage the heart significantly when both are deficient. This has important safety implications when supplementing each during heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, beri-beri, or diabetes influenced by the deficiency of one of them. It is extremely important to know which kind of heart disease is involved. Copper is crucial for strength of arteries because of its role as part of lysil oxidase, which cross links elastin tissue. A deficiency is probably the main cause of aneurisms and therefore many strokes, hemorrhoids, and many bleeding problems, as well as high blood cholesterol. Sincerely, Charles

What does the MEQ stand for? I know MG, and Mcg, but I have never heard of MEQ before ## Hello, Jackie! How are you? It stands for milliequivalents, the prefix milli denotes that the measure has been multiplied by 1,000. The FDA classifies this as a supplement, it can be very harsh on the stomach and should be taken with food. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Thank you for your answer. My husband had a Heart Attack several years ago and while he was in the hospital the doctor only gave him 150 mg and then reduced it to 75 mg. They also said really high doses could cause heart stoppage. My Potassium was 3.1 and according to the report I got said that 3.4 was normal and I can't really see 1500 mg of Potassium was necessary. What is your opinion.

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I have been taking Buscopan Co for over 2 years now (only when needed) and have found in the last few months that it is no longer available in South Africa. I'm not sure if this is because it is really no longer available in the country or if every pharmacy I've tried (and I've literally tried hundreds) is out of stock of the product. Nobody is able to advise me of an alternative that is as effective as buscopan. Both my husband and I suffer with very intense stomach cramps (I thought I was having a heart attack the first time it happened and doctors have been unable to diagnose the problem). Please can you help. What can we take as an alternative to Buscopan Co that is readily available in South Africa?

I have been on Multaq for 5 months. Besides the extreme hair loss, I was just diagnosed with gastroparisis. Since the stomach has an electrical system like the heart, I am wondering if the Multaq is slowing down the stomach causing the gastroparisis. Has anyone else had this problem with Multaq ## Hello, Sandy! How are you? No, they really aren't that similar and the FDA doesn't list gastroparesis in the detailed side effect profile. They typically include symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, headache, cough and heart burn. Are you on any other medications? Have you changed your diet, recently?

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I am a 66year old man & a patient of atrial fibrillation . I am taking Lanoxin .25 one tablet each day for 5days a week . My doctor has suggested to take Ativan 1mg for 10days and then on S.O.S basis. Please suggest whether I can take Ativan1mg as and when needed and not on a regular blasis. I am also a diabetic patient and taking regularly Obimet GX1 one tablet twice daily. My weight is 65kg and BP-130/80 and fasting sugar 124.

My brother has been told he has High Output Heart Rate. He now has a feeding tube and only weights 121 lbs. He is on oxygen and struggles to breathe. Drs at UNC and DUKE hospital can not find out what causes the HOHR. He has no problems or diseases with his heart other than the HOHR. All his blood work looks fine. My brother is dying and no one knows why. Is is only 42 years old with a wife and two little boys. HELP!!! ## donna have they not tried to cardiovert his rhythm? they can do this with iv medication or with a lite electrical shock. a heart cannot beat at a high rate for long periods of time. no wonder he's so weak. there has to be some underlying diagnosis, or other medical problem, diabetes liver kidneys. there are a lot of things that can cause a high heart rate but can u...

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My chusband has AFib and took his flecanide 100mg tonight at 6pm then took another at 9pm . Around 9:15 he had an extremely sudden fatigue attack. He laid down for about an hour and slept. When he got up and walked into the kitchen, the same overwhelming tiredness hit again. My question is could this situation be dangerous, and what symptoms should I reallyw watch for?? ## jojo just looked up flecanide. it should only be taken every 12 hours. why did he take an extra dose and how is he know? this can be very dangerous. this med has some very significant side effects. you can look it up, just type it in on the net. if he still feels bad id take him to the er. otherwise call your dr . hope this helps ## Karen he is supposed to take it every 8 hours but I think he forgot that he took it an...

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What is it I found it and don't know what it is can you please help me and verify what it is thankyou ## Hello, Malady bug! How are you? I think you're looking at the pill upside and the marking is actually 981 over a score line. This tablet is manufactured by Global Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 0.125mgs of Digoxin. The FDA lists this medication as being used to treat heart rhythm disorders, such as A-fib. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, loss of appetite and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 61 years old,have heart disease; therefore I have not been able to have insurance since 2007 after ny bypass surgery. I have had fiber mylagia off and on since 2003. It has gotten worse and I am not able to do a job that requires a lot of movement. I am unemployed and can't seem to find a job; I could do a physical job it I had something to help me through the day. I am kind of desperate! Thank you for listening. unemployed ## I am 61 years old , have heart disease; therefore I have not been able to have health insurance since 2007 after my bypass surgery/ I have had fiber mylagia off and on since 2003. It has gotten worse and I am nt able to do a job that requires a lot of movement. I an unemployed since Jan. 12, this year).and I can't find a job. I might be able to do a p...

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Hi I would like to know is this pills have any side effects ## Hello, Karen! How are you? Unfortunately, these are natural supplements, so they have not been evaluated for side effects as is done with prescription medications. Nor have they actually been proven to help with anything. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Am good thank you..and no that was all ## slim k from bethel 30 the new one they have now , l start use and they put me very sick ,I think lm close to got a heart attack I stop de pills 2 days ago lm still few sick lm very scare now, please don't drink those pill. ## I started taking the Sliim K with Senna 4 days ago. I lost 8 pounds which is great but by the 4th day I got a terrible stomach ache so I stopped taking them. They cause dry mouth and a breath smell...

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I had a mild heart atack and I was prescribed a cocktail of drugs, which made me feel like a zombie, I was extremely tired, feeling sick, couldn't barely walk: ticagrelor 90 mg., simvastatin 40 mg., amlodipine, ramipril 2.5 mg., eleprenone(Inspra) 25 mg. I discarded the amplodipine- why the dictors prescribed it together with the ramipril, if both do the same job and both have bad side effects? I also stopped the simvastatin- so far for a week and I feel better, but another doctor now replaced with with atorvastatin 20 mg. which I will have to start taking, but this one is also known for bad side effects and I was also prescribed a beta blocker- Egiloke 25 mg (Metrprolol tartrate) as replacement of the amplodimine. I am worried about the side effects: my colesterols levels and blood...