Category Archives: Heart

Save money on swollen legs

Swollen legs. They just make a person want to sit down and rest. Why do legs swell anyway?   Normally the arterial circulation and venous circulation are in balance. The same amount of fluid that reaches the legs via the arteries is … Continue reading

Posted in Abnormal heart rhythm, Anemia, Atrial fibrillation, CBC, Congestive heart failure, Edema, Edema - swelling, Heart failure, High altitude sickness, Medications, NSAIDs, Overweight - obesity, Swelling, Swelling - edema, Varicose veins, Weight gain | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Save money on diabetes

  Looking for an excuse/reason not to pay $100-200/month for diabetic medicine? Among the expensive diabetic medicines is Avandia, or rosiglitazone. This summer FDA hearings determined that, at least for some patients, taking Avandia may increase the risk of heart attack. What? You’re … Continue reading

Posted in $4 list, Actos, Avandia, Diabetes, Diabetic meds, Heart, Heart attack - MI, chlorpropamide, glimepiride, glyburide, metformin - Glucophage | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments