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Hydrophilic Versus a Lipophilic Statin – How to Choose?

Date March 3, 2019 Author By Eric Christianson Category Statins

Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed medications to help reduce cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke. I’ve been asked the question a few different times about why we should choose a hydrophilic versus a lipophilic statin. In general, lipophilic drugs tend to penetrate into the body […]

Case Study: Zocor and Diltiazem Interaction

Date February 18, 2015 Author By Eric Christianson Category Afib, Case Studies, Drug Interactions, Statins

66 year old female was newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. Her other diagnoses included hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and GERD. Current medication list included: Aspirin 81 mg daily Simvastatin (Zocor) 40 mg at bedtime Tylenol as needed Protonix 40 mg daily Lisinopril 10 mg daily Metformin 500 mg twice daily With the new diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, […]

Discontinuing Labwork With Medications

Date June 18, 2014 Author By Eric Christianson Category Anticoagulation, Coumadin, Statins

Inevitably, several times a year, while reviewing a patient’s medications, notes, labs, etc. I will come across a lab that was drawn on an individual that is totally puzzling to me. You may see Coumadin discontinued due to various reasons, but many times it is due to high risk of bleeding or something similar to […]