Heart medications

[Momto3]

I could really use your help.  I am trying to compile a list of common heart medications for one of the Health Pages. So many times someone asks for suggestions, about side effects, etc.  It would be great to have a place closeby where we could provide a hyperlink to more information on medications common for heart patients.  Will you please help me by letting me know what medication(s) you are currently taking, or what medication(s) you would like to know more about?  For example, I am taking lisinopril for BP control and Inderal for PVCs.  I would like to know more about cholesterol medications like lipitor, crestor and vytorin.

THANKS!!!
Connie

[Momto3]

Thanks for all the contributions....Keep 'em coming.  Even if someone wants to just list any heart meds they know of, I'll be sure they are included in the links.

[Momto3]

Thanks Chris!  

We are hoping to provide immediate links on the Health Pages directly to the medication information specific to heart conditions.  Maybe I'll be able (I'd have to check with MedHelp) to add this link also : )

Did you have a chance to check on the rehab program?  Just thought I'd ask : )

Connie

[borg42]

Hi Connie -

I came across this website that gives patient opinions on why they are taking a specific med, side effects they are suffering (if any) and overall rating of the meds.

Here's the url:
http://www.askapatient.com/rateyourmedicine.htm

It's quite extensive, and I like the overall ratings section too. I'd strongly encourage everyone to contribute your feedback on the drugs you're currently taking.

Thanks,
Chris

[ddavey]

Amber is currently taking coreg (carvedilol), vasotec (enalapril) which is an ACE inhibitor and inpra (eplerenone) which is taken by patients with low ef's   these medications she takes for dilated cardiomyopathy    she has recently begun digoxin, and this has improved her ef, and has improved overall heart function working in conjunction with the other meds     she is currently at the max dosage of coreg, and with the exception of occasional low bp she has tolerated it very well (though i will caution everyone that at the start of taking coreg the side effects can be troublesome, she had two issues of very low bp that actually made her "drop" to the ground, but after about two weeks she had no more issues)   she was prescribed digoxin to help with arrythmia, as she is not considered a good canditate for amiodarone due to the side effects         hope this helps   dawn

[ireneo]

I'm stuck with, er, taking Diltiazem - helps with angina, lowers BP, supposed to help with some atrial arrhythmias, is a CCB.

[Barbarella]

What about Zocor?  That is a very well known cholesterol medication.

I take:

20mg of Zocor to lower cholesterol -  no side effects - lowers it to normal levels

Clonodine patch #2 - for high BP - no side effects - BP below 120/80 most of the time

40mg of Lasix - for high BP - no side effects except for intense urination for a short time after I take the Lasix.

Have been taking the above for over 4 1/2 yrs with no side effects.