Cholesterol: Medications

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Amlodipine and atorvastatin
Drug
10/04/07, Healthwise
Before taking amlodipine and atorvastatin, tell your doctor if you have liver problems, heart disease, congestive heart failure, a serious illness or infection, or if you are taking other heart or blood pressure medications.
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Psyllium
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Psyllium is a bulk-forming laxative. It absorbs liquid in the intestines and makes a bulky, softer stool which is easier to pass.
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Ezetimibe and simvastatin
Drug
05/01/07, Healthwise
Ezetimibe and simvastatin is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
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Fluvastatin
Drug
03/07/07, Healthwise
Before taking fluvastatin, tell your doctor if you have diabetes, underactive thyroid, kidney disease, a muscle disorder, or a blood disorder:
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Cerivastatin
Drug
02/22/07, Healthwise
Cerivastatin was withdrawn from the U.S. market in 2001.
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Colesevelam
Drug
01/30/07, Healthwise
Before taking colesevelam, tell your doctor if you have trouble swallowing, or if you have a stomach or intestinal disorder, a history of major stomach or bowel surgery, or a vitamin A, D, E, or K deficiency.
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Fenofibrate
Drug
09/27/06, Healthwise
Fenofibrate is only part of a complete program of treatment that also includes diet, exercise, and weight control. Follow your diet, medication, and exercise routines very closely.
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Statins and statin combinations for high cholesterol
Article
07/20/06, Healthwise
Statins block an enzyme the body needs to produce cholesterol. As a result, LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels in the blood go down, thereby lowering total blood cholesterol levels.
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Colestipol
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Follow any diet or exercise plan outlined by your doctor. Diet and exercise are very important factors in controlling cholesterol.
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Cholestyramine
Drug
02/13/04, Healthwise
Follow any diet or exercise plan outlined by your doctor. Diet and exercise are very important factors in controlling cholesterol.
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