Cholesterol Medicines

Facts about High Cholesterol Medication

High Cholesterol Medication
  • The most popular type of high cholesterol medication is statins which stop the production of cholesterol by the liver
  • Bile acid resins and cholesterol absorption inhibitors prevent the body from absorbing the cholesterol
  • Fibrates reduce the production of triglycerides in the body
  • Like most medications, cholesterol medicines do have risks of side effects
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Pros and Cons of Popular Cholesterol Drugs

Cholesterol Drugs

  • High prescribed for patients with levels between 130 to 190 mg/dL depending on health history
  • Lipitor reduces LDL cholesterol but may cause liver damage in 2% of patients
  • Zetia can also reduce triglyceride levels by reducing absorption of cholesterol by the body
  • Vytorin combines two types of cholesterol lowering medication but can cause serious side effects

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