Cholesterol: Medications
Ezetimibe and simvastatin
03/06/08, HealthwiseEzetimibe 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.
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
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
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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.
Gemfibrozil
01/02/08, HealthwiseGemfibrozil 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.
Red yeast rice
11/14/07, HealthwiseRed yeast rice has not been evaluated by the FDA for safety, effectiveness, or purity. All potential risks and/or advantages of red yeast rice may not be known. Additionally, there are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for these compounds
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