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Cholesterol Drugs

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What types of cholesterol-lowering medications are available?

There are five major categories of prescription drugs available for improving your cholesterol levels. Cholesterol is a lipid, or fat, found in the blood. LDL cholesterol, known as “bad” cholesterol, increases your risk for heart...
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StatinsPrescribed Statins


Statins (HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors)
(check with manufacturer for specific information on each drug)

Generic:

Atorvastatin

Fluvastatin

Lovastatin

Pravastatin

Simvastatin

Rosuvastatin

Commonly prescribed...
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How do statins affect cholesterol and triglyceride levels?
Combined results from 19 trials involving more than 50,000 people (23% were women) show that statins lower LDL (bad) cholesterol by 20% to 40%.8 This benefit was seen in women and the elderly, and across a wide range of LDL cholesterol...
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Do statins prevent stroke?
Yes. The Heart Protection Study found that simvastatin reduced the risk of any stroke by 25% in more than 20,000 people (25% were women) with diabetes, or blockages in their arteries including heart disease and cerebrovascular disease (blockages in the arteries in the...
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