Medications for Coronary Artery Disease

Commonly used drugs may have nutritional implications, e.g.:

•        Cardiac glycosides (digitalis) may result in anorexia and/or nausea
  
•        Statins may result in elevated liver enzymes
  
•        High doses of niacin (nicotinic acid) may be associated with flushing, hyperglycemia, hypotension, hypoalbuminemia, upper GI distress and liver enzyme elevation (hepatotoxicity)