Is lead in hair dye safe? Nov 10, 2009
Beta blockers (atenolol, propranolol, etc. have been linked to dizziness, depression, fatigue and sexual dysfunction. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Hormone replacement and hair loss May 5, 2009
So can blood pressure pills such as atenolol, metoprolol and verapamil. Some cholesterol-lowering drugs such as atorvastatin (Lipitor), lovastatin (Mevacor) and simvastatin (Zocor) also have been linked to hair loss. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
3-in-1 pill effective for heart Apr 2, 2009
The Polycap contains the dosage of a baby Aspirin, three different blood-pressure-lowering drugs (atenolol, ramipril and thiazide) and the generic version of a statin drug, which lowers cholesterol. One pill is easier for patients to remember to take, cheaper to manufacture and less onerous for doctors to prescribe, says Dr. Yusuf, head of the Population Health Research Institute at McMaster University in Hamilton. (Globe and Mail)
"Polypill" For Heart Passes Big Test Apr 1, 2009
It contains low doses of three blood pressure medicines (atenolol, ramipril and the water pill thiazide), plus the generic version of the cholesterol-lowering statin drug Zocor, and a baby aspirin (100 milligrams) ... AP reports, "... the Polycap... contains low doses of three blood pressure medicines (atenolol, ramipril and the ?water pill? thiazide), plus the generic version of the cholesterol-lowering statin drug Zocor, and a baby aspirin (100 milligrams). ". (CBS News)
One Pill Might Prevent Heart Disease Apr 1, 2009
The polypill contains generic versions of the blood pressure medications atenolol, hydrochlorothiazide and rampiril, as well as simvastatin (Zocor) and aspirin. It is designed to attack three major risk factors of cardiovascular disease -- high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol and formation of artery-blocking blood clots. (MEDLINEplus)
'Polypill' cuts heart attack and stroke risk Apr 1, 2009
One group took the polypill, which contained the three blood pressure drugs atenolol, ramipril and thiazide; the generic cholesterol drug simvastatin and a baby aspirin. The rest of the groups were placed on individual medicines. (USA Today)
'Superpill' may cut heart disease Apr 1, 2009
Heart rates in the polypill group and the group taking one of the blood-pressure medications, atenolol, fell by seven beats a minute -- significantly more than in the other study groups. Side-effects in patients taking the polypill were the same as when taking one or two medications, the study found. (India Times, India)
Daily heart pill shows promise, study finds Apr 1, 2009
It contains low doses of three blood pressure medicines (atenolol, ramipril and the "water pill" thiazide), plus the generic version of the cholesterol-lowering statin drug Zocor, and a baby aspirin (100 milligrams). Participants were about 2,000 people at 50 centers across India, average age 54, with at least one risk factor for heart disease - high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes or smoking. (Boston Globe)
Dailyheart combo pill shows promise Apr 1, 2009
It contains low doses of three blood pressure medicines (atenolol, ramipril and the water pill thiazide), plus the generic version of the cholesterol-lowering statin drug Zocor, and a baby aspirin (100 milligrams). Doctors have talked about such a possibility for years. (MSNBC -- Health)
