Ask the doctor: Will a memory-boosting supplement interfere with my heart medications?
Your list of pills worries me. Some of them make perfect sense. Lisinopril (Prinivil), simvastatin (Zocor), clopidogrel (Plavix), and aspirin are proven to help heart attack survivors. Lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, and Zocor, a statin, help keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check and protect the arteries. Plavix and aspirin prevent the formation of blood clots, which can trigger a heart attack or stroke. The American Heart Association recommends fish oil for heart attack survivors. A daily multivitamin is good insurance against vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Some extra calcium is good for your bones, and vitamin D is good for your bones and heart.
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