Concerning CoQ10 - I had heard several times that initially it was to be combined with the statin in a single pill, but I wasn't sure if this was an internet myth or not, so I decided to search for proof (or lack of) myself.
It is not a myth.
I hope this link works:
http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-P...S=PN/4,933,165
If the link doesn't work, go to
http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/srchnum.htm
And type(copy/paste): 4,933,165 (the patent number)
It confirms that Merck patented the drug combination.
Further more, you can do the same for:
5,082,650
Quote:
What is claimed:
1. A method of ameliorating the reduction of coenzyme Q10 in a patient receiving mevinolin for the treatment of dilated or ischemic cardiomyopathy, said method comprising the concurrent administration of coenzyme Q10 in amounts effective to maintain clinically effective blood levels of coenzyme Q10 and mevinolin in amounts effective to produce clinically effective reductions in levels of cholesterol.
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There are more patents (5,849,777 - 6,264,960) showing that this combination was deemed very useful.