Quitting alcohol won’t just protect your physical health—it can also improve your mental well-being. Studies have also connected alcohol use to an increased risk of stroke, especially for people under the age of 45 years old. Excessive drinking can lead to the build-up of toxic, highly cancer-causing (carcinogenic) compounds that contribute to inflammation in your body, especially in your liver. As alcohol is broken down and metabolized by your body, toxins get released. Some will...
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In some cases, your doctor may recommend taking Lipitor with lisinopril. If you have questions about drug interactions that may affect you, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. It is intended for general informational purposes and is not meant to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
It’s also important to read Lipitor’s label and other paperwork that may come with the drug. You may see colored stickers on the label that describe...
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Hot drinks or spicy foods may also cause the same reactions with niacin. You may consider moderating or eliminating your alcohol intake with statins (like Lipitor (atorvastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin) or Livalo (pitavastatin). According to the National Health Service (NHS), if you are taking a statin medication, you should not consume more than 14 alcohol units per week.
In addition, those who have liver disease due to chronic hepatitis C infections may respond better to...
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