I have noticed since I began taking fenofibrate that I experience cloudy urine after I eat certain foods. It only happens the first time I uninate after eating these foods and becomes clear thereafter. It seems that it is triggered with creamy and greasy foods. Is there cause for concern?
Thank you.
Fenofibrate in combination with a Statin drug can cause severe Rhabdomyolysis. I know because I have gone through it. My muscle pain got so severe that I couldn't even move my arms and I wound up in the ER with kidney (also a muscle) pain so severe, I was climbing the walls.
Ever since I started taking Zetia and Fenofibrate together as recommended by my DR, I have put on pounds, am more bloated around the belly,a nd have persistent chest pains. I noticed this has occurred ever since I have been on cholesterol lowering meds, but is more noticeable in the past year with the new combination of drugs. I mentioned this to my DR and he said I need the drugs because of my High Cholesterol. What do you think?
my mother,55y, she got her lab result with rising in cholesterol and triglyceride about 3month ago. she started to take fenofibrate 200mg once a day. and now new lab result show normal range of all types of fat. does she need to continue with a maintenance dose of fenofibrate or it isnt necessary?
doctor has adviced me to take rosuvastatin and fenofibrate tablets.can you please tell me whether it helps to reduce weight?
Your numbers are high, but you need to look at the breakdown. First off, your TGL's should be under 150. Not hard, just cut out the empty carbs like breads, sugars, pastas etc. Also, drinking will elevate your TGL's so don't over do it. You could start on a Fenofibrate like Tricor to lower your TGL's it works well. A statin will not really do that much.
You can google the warnings and side effects of that one. I also take Tricor for my hyperlipidemia. But that is a fenofibrate, not a statin. Have you ever tried the grandfather of statins, Lipitor? Talk to your doctor and get the straight answers.
Okay' heres the deal. My boyfriend is supposed to take 10 MG's of coumadin sun. Tue. Thur. And Saturday and 12.5 Mgs Mon. Wed. And Fri. He doesn't have health insurance. We have found a doctor that is reasonably priced considering he doesn't have health insurance but his doctor won't write him for his blood thinners until he gets his INR. His doctor doesn't do the test in the office and it has to be done at the hospital where they want upwards of $150 to do the INR.
my husband is 51 years old and has had by-pass surgery,and has a mechanical valve and is having sever side effects from the coumadin. We need a safe alternative for coumadin without compromising his health. We are looking for a doctor to help support this transition.We reside in PA. and hope to find a medical doctor that will monitor this change,
what is your opinion?
Exercise will help increase your HDL which should be over 40. Make sure to ask your doctor before starting any exercise. You can also as about a fenofibrate, they are very effective at lowering your TGLs.
I have visited the Cleveland Heart Clinic in 2007. I was put on coumadin because I had a small stroke after 12 hrs. of a-fib (prior to being put on sotalol). I no longer have a-fib on sotalol. I would like to get off coumadin and take 1 or 2 81 mg. aspirin instead. Do you think this would be prudent?
He has to tell the physician he wants to get off coumadin and try another anticoagulant. Coumadin is the so-called "standard of care", and a physician will not suggest another treatment unless you initiate the request.
Plavix is an alternative that enables you to live with a more varied diet. The downside is that Plavix is not easily reversible, wheras Coumadin is.
Mom is 81 and has been on Coumadin for 5 yrs. Approx 1 yr ago, she had an upper GI bleed (dark stool) and required several units of blood. She was taken off Coumadin and stroked; symptoms . She was treated within 30 minutes with intravenous TPA, with near 100% recovery. Coumadin was restarted. 11 months later, Mom experienced trace bright red blood with diarrhea. INR/PT within normal range, and blood count was good. She was admitted and diagnosed with colitis.
No good coumadin manager would force the patient to diet the dose of coumadin they have prescribed. A good coumadin manager doses the diet. That is why the diet needs to be consistent.
If he is new to coumadin, tell him to be patient. It can take a little while to settle into a consistent INR. Few people are in the desired range right from beginning ACT. Dosage changes should be a little at a time or you get into a yo-yo situation.
Should I be on coumadin for life if I had one A-Fib event most likley caused by over medication for hypothyroid, That situation is now ok. All of my conditions are listed below.
1.Five yrs. post double bypass.
2.Hypertension controlled.
3.Type 2 Diabetes controlled.
4.Hypothyroid.
5.Hiatal Hernia with barretts monitored.
These conditions are well controlled and I am still working as a professional pilot. The A-Fib happened during my annual physical when the thyroid medication issue came up.
The first thing to do is to politely ask her physician if he would consider other protocols than coumadin. Among other problems is it often very difficult to maintain consistent levels. I have discussed coumadin in other posts. The physician has to suggest coumadin, because that is the current "standard of care". If the PATIENT pops the question, he can then discuss other alternatives (they are there), which do not provide as much anti-coagulent action, but permit a normal diet.
what does coumadin have to do with swelling of feet and legs toes and every part of my lower from knees to feet.
I have been on Coumadin now for about a week - started with Lovemox shots for 5 days plus 4mg Coumadin. Am now up to 8mg Coumadin and going on 10mg this evevivg. I am being extremely careful re: vitamin K but my pro-time is still only 1.4. I have been a vegan for over 35 years and took vitamin E and Red Yeast Rice every day. I was told to stop my vitamins and am now wondering if this might be one reason why Coumadin doesn't appear to be working too well.
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