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Pros and Cons of Popular Cholesterol Drugs

Cholesterol Drugs
  • High cholesterol drugs 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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