Life After Open Heart Surgery - Robin Williams

Sharing your open heart stories with your buddies is the best thing, but reading about others is also refreshing.  One of my favorite comedians is Robin Williams.  He is definitely "Off the Wall!", and his stand up comedy, movies, and late night visits to the talk shows is never dull!  Take a look at the the article below about his life after open heart surgery!

Robin Williams: 'After Heart Surgery, 

Everything Is Gravy'

It changes you!  Even famous people are humbled!  Now Mr. Williams dis not have the by-pass surgery, he had a valve job - a valve from a cow!  Of course for a comedian, that makes for some great jokes!

He discusses the ups & downs, getting that "wake up call", his faith and other things!  Of of course, he shares a laugh or two!

Prescription Heart Drugs

Are you taking heart medicine.  In my blog I have discussed my medicines.  This website has MANY, MANY heart drugs!

Prescription Heart Drugs

I looked up mine & here are some of the comments:

Under Beta Blockers I found: Metoprolol

Side effects:  Dizziness or lightheadedness, tiredness, depression, upset stomach, dry mouth, stomach pain, gas or bloating, heartburn, constipation, rash or itching, cold hands and feet

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctorimmediately:
Shortness of breath,
wheezing,
welling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs,
unusual weight gain,
fainting,
rapid, pounding, or irregular heartbeat
Dosage:   25, 50, 100 mg - (I have been on all of these!)

Under Blood thinners I found - Plavix

Side Effects: Stomach bleeding

Dosage:  75 - 300 mg

Under Calcium Channel Blockers

Side Effects: Dizziness or lightheadedness, flushing (feeling of warmth), headache, excessive tiredness, slower heartbeat, upset stomach, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain, dry mouth, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep,

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, arms, or legs,
difficulty breathing or swallowing,
fainting,
rash,
yellowing of the skin or eyes,
fever,
increase in frequency or severity of chest pain (angina)

Dosage:  2.5-10 mg

Under Cholesterol Lowering - Atorvastatin (lipitor)

Side Effects  Constipation

Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctorimmediately:
Muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness,
lack of energy or fever,
yellowing of the skin or eyes

Dosage:  10-80 mg

Great site to learn more about your heart drugs!