Cholesterol drugs recommended for some 8-year-olds

Leave it to our doctors!! Great, feed these young kids cholestorol drugs now! How about something natural? How about a healthy diet? We have become such a pill popping country, it is scary! It's all about the money! I think much effort needs to be put into childrens vaccines, for there is a shortage, the polio vaccine is just one! Why have I not read anything in Newsday regarding childrens vaccines and the shortage? What a country! Where are our priorities?

The acute problem of overweight children in America needs to be addressed by parents and schools.Young people should be encouraged to exercise every day.I believe Physical Education should be a requirement for all children attending schools in the United States.Excellent exercise habits begin when we are young.

Sure doctors would recommed that, all they care about is their drug stock.

I went to one Dr and in 10 minutes I had 5 prescriptions and was out the door.

That was 5 years ago, I never had any prescriptions filled , THREW them out.
Was at another Dr last month, did all the tests and he told me to keep doing what I'm doing now.

I'm not on ANY drug but I'm sure there will be a lot of 8 years olds on drugs now.

Kids are fat cause their moms are fat.

Mom would rather eat 3 happy meals than actually spend 10 minutes perparing a home cooked meal.

When was the last time you say a really fat kid with 2 skinny parents?>

The drug companys will be happy.

side effects of TRICOR
may infrequently cause muscle pain,tenderness or weakness(which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis).Upset stomach and constipation may occur.This medication may infrequently cause gallstones and liver problems.Rare but very serious side effects occur:easy bleeding/bruising,black/tarry stool,vomit that looks like coffee grounds,signs of infection(e.g.,fever,persisten t sore throat),change in amount of urine. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: Rash,itching,swelling,sever dizziness,trouble breathing. this medication must not be used during pregnancy.I was told you have to get blood tests to make sure you don't get liver damage from this Cholesterol lowering drug. Now do you really want to give this to your 8 year old ? I would not.

Timmy O Toole wrote:

Kids are fat cause their moms are fat.
Mom would rather eat 3 happy meals than actually spend 10 minutes perparing a home cooked meal.
When was the last time you say a really fat kid with 2 skinny parents?>

U R right. Never.

Sandy wrote:

The drug companys will be happy.
side effects of TRICOR
may infrequently cause muscle pain,tenderness or weakness(which can rarely lead to a very serious condition called rhabdomyolysis).Upset stomach and constipation may occur.This medication may infrequently cause gallstones and liver problems.Rare but very serious side effects occur:easy bleeding/bruising,black/tarry stool,vomit that looks like coffee grounds,signs of infection(e.g.,fever,persisten t sore throat),change in amount of urine. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: Rash,itching,swelling,sever dizziness,trouble breathing. this medication must not be used during pregnancy.I was told you have to get blood tests to make sure you don't get liver damage from this Cholesterol lowering drug. Now do you really want to give this to your 8 year old ? I would not.

Oh geeze... I wouldn't take it as an adult, let alone allow a child to take it.

I think the idea of low-fat milk for children is a good one.Cereals low in fat are good for young people as well.If the students in America's primary and secondary schools are mandated to take Physical Education, they will obtain the regular exercise essential for children.