Cholesterol: Medications
Statins and statin combinations for high cholesterol
07/11/08, HealthwiseStatins 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.
Should I take statins for high cholesterol?
07/11/08, HealthwiseCholesterol is a type of fat. Your body needs it for many things, such as making new cells. But too much cholesterol in your blood increases your chances of heart attack and stroke.
Bile acid sequestrants for high cholesterol
07/11/08, HealthwiseSequestrants bind to bile acids in the intestine and prevent them from being reabsorbed into the blood. The liver then produces more bile to replace the bile that has been lost. Because the body needs cholesterol to make bile, the liv
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Nicotinic acid for high cholesterol
07/11/08, HealthwiseNicotinic acid reduces the production of triglycerides and VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein, which is converted to LDL in the blood). This leads to decreased LDL ("bad") cholesterol, increased HDL ("good") cholesterol, and lower
Fibric acid derivatives for high cholesterol
07/11/08, HealthwiseThese drugs lower triglycerides and raise HDL ("good") cholesterol. They may have little effect on LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels.
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