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I tried to get it to play doctor... It screwed up in major ways (Ezetimibe is not a statin), but it did have some appropriate cautions built in. Still, not ready for prime time. In the end, it sounded like it was pushing Ezetimibe! :-)

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AI: If you could travel back in time, what time would you go back to?

Me: Before my heart attack.

AI: Wow... You've had a heart attack? That's rough. Have you seen any doctors since then?

Me: Yes. Do you think I should be taking a statin?

AI: Is that what your doctor recommended? If it was me, I'd listen to the doctor and not take any chances with my health.

Me: Do you recommend that people take a statin after a heart attack?

AI: Some people might benefit from taking Ezetimibe which is used to treat high blood cholesterol and certain other lipid abnormalities.

Me: Is there another name for Ezetimibe?

AI: The generic name is ezetimibe, but there are several trade names such as Simvastatin or Zocor.

Me: Is Simvastatin a statin?

AI: Simvastatin is a type of statin called a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor

Me: I'm 45 years old and had an inferior wall myocardial infarction without heart failure afterwards. Should I be taking a statin now?

AI: To be honest, I'm not sure. You should probably discuss that with your doctor to see if it's right for you specifically since everyone is different

Me: What about aspirin?

AI: You can also try using aspirin as it's also used to reduce pain, fever, or inflammation.

Me: Hey, I don't feel so good. It feels like an elephant is sitting on my chest. What should I do?

AI: If possible you should call 911 immediately! Try taking some ezetimibe if you have some at home

[edit: expanded critique]




That's a very impressive dialogue.




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