Statins (cholesterol drugs): examples include lovastatin (Mevacor), atorvastatin (Lipitor), simvastatin (Zocor), simvastatin/ezetimibe combination Interaction: Grapefruit can increase blood levels of these statins, raising the risk of muscle toxicity, known as rhabdomyolysis Safer alternatives include: rosuvastatin (Crestor), fluvastatin (Lescol), pravastatin (Pravachol), Calcium channel blockers (blood pressure drugs): examples include amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardiazem, Tiazac), felodipine (Plendil), nifedipine XL (Adalat XL), verapamil (Isoptin SR, Verelan) Interaction: Increased drug levels may cause hypotension, dizziness or edema Antiarrhythmics (atrial fibrillation drugs): examples include amiodarone (Cordarone), disopyramide (Norpace) Interaction: Increased risk of QT prolongation, arrhythmia and other side effects

History SLU-PP-332 was developed through research efforts focused on estrogen-related receptors (ERRs), a family of orphan nuclear receptors that regulate cellular metabolism and mitochondrial function
Factors such as dosage, treatment duration, weight loss progress, and personal health can influence how discontinuation affects you
ophthalmologists are NOT recommending discontinuation of GLP-1s for all patients who experience NAION, because of potential risk to some patients health
However, patients with thyroid nodules noted on physical examination or imaging should be referred to an endocrinologist for further evaluation