When it comes to treating patients with heart disease, physicians have a vast collection of medications to choose from. For instance, there are hundreds available to treat high blood pressure and high or abnormal cholesterol levels, and they are very effective—that is, if patients take them as prescribed. Sometimes, patients may faithfully take their medications but they may also be taking supplements or other over-the-counter medications and supplements that can intefere with the effectiveness of their prescription drugs.Today, we’ll focus on healthy habits when taking heart medications. We’ll also discuss if any popular supplements can truly help or possibly harm patients with heart disease.
