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Drug Treatment Of Hypertension. Does The Drug Matter?

Many types of drugs are available for the treatment of hypertension, and for a long time there was debate about whether the benefits of treatment were related to the quality of blood pressure control or whether the type of drug used might also be important. This is a key question because the difference in cost between "older" drugs (thiazides like chlorothizide or Beta blockers such as Toprol and Inderal) and "newer" drugs (such as

New Benefits Of Lipitor And Zocor Recognized.

Liptor and Zocor lower cholesterol and heart attack risk and may hold promise against other diseases, including cancer.  Evidence is mounting that statin drugs like Lipitor and Zocor reduce heart disease risk through more than just their cholesterol-lowering effects.............  

Should statins be available for everyone?

More Evidence For Cymbalta In Depression

A recent study suggests that Cymbalta has significant benefits in the treatment of recurrent depression. Read on... Study Showed New Episodes of Depression Delayed in People Taking Cymbalta(R)

New Evidence For Statins And Zetia In Atherosclerosis

A recent study showed significant reductions in atherosclerosis with the use of statins (eg Lipitor and Zocor) along with Zetia in patients suffering from Type 2 diabetes. Read on...Statins, Zetia reverse atherosclerosis in study

Plavix Helps Prevent Heart Attacks And Stroke

Heart attacks and strokes are down due to the use of drugs like Plavix which improve circulation. Read on....Heart Attack Deaths Drop in US as Smoking, Diet, Drugs Help