Hallucinogenic Comforts Fatally Ill Patients in Study

The hallucinogen found in the illegal substance known as magic mushrooms appears safe for treating the anxiety felt by patients who have advanced, terminal cancer, according to a new study.

Hallucinogen Shows Promise In Helping Cancer Patients Cope

A small study of the active ingredient in "magic mushroom" found the drug helped relieve anxiety and improve the mood of some patients with advanced cancer. Though preliminary, the results support further research, the scientists say.

Dr. Paul Donohue: There are alternatives to statins to lower cholesterol

Dear Dr. Donohue: My doctor prescribed statin drugs to control my LDL cholesterol. First I took lovastatin (Mevacor) and then simvastatin (Zocor), but I had muscle pain and weakness with them. I am reluctant to start the pravastatin (Pravachol) that he has now prescribed. Are there alternatives?

Dr. Donohue: Alternatives to statins help lower cholesterol

Dear Dr. Donohue: My doctor prescribed statin drugs to controlmy LDL cholesterol. First I took lovastatin (Mevacor) and thensimvastatin (Zocor), but I had muscle pain and weakness with them.I am reluctant to start the pravastatin (Pravachol) that he has nowprescribed. Are there alternatives? How about Endur-acin? CoQ10 hasbeen suggested. - D.L.

For some, life-saving drugs have dark side

Like millions of Americans, Willard Clay began taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs after a heart attack in 2003. Almost immediately, though, the 69-year-old Ottawa man started experiencing joint and muscle pain so bad, he says, "I could hardly get out of bed." Trying different types of statins did little to alleviate these problems.