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In the United States, there are five:
1. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors ("statins") such as Lipitor or Zocor
2. Fibric Acid derivatives such as TriCor or Trilipix
3. Niacin such as prescription Niaspan
4. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors such as Zetia
5. Bile acid binders such as WellChol or Questran
Combinations may also be used.
All of these drugs should only be used under direction from a physician or other health care provider.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe most effective medication for dealing with high cholesterol belong to the Statin family. Of these Atorvastatin, Simvastatin and rosuvastatin are widely recommended. They have few side effects of which stomach cramps and gastro pains are some.
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∙ 12y agoSome medicine types that lower cholesterol are statins, niacin, bile-acid resins, acid derivatives, and cholesterol obsortion inhibitors. Crestor, Nicolor, Colestid, and Tricor are all known to effectively lower cholesterol.
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∙ 14y agoStatins
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∙ 14y agoStatin drugs.
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∙ 11y agoGff
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Subclass of Lipitor drug?
Lipitor is in the class of statin medications used to lower elevated cholesterol levels.
What is pravastatin used for?
Pravastatin is a drug and a member of the statin family. This drug, like other statins, attempts to lower cholesterol by preventing the liver from making cholesterol. Statins inhibit HMG-CoA reductase, which is an enzyme responsible for the synthesis of cholesterol.
What is the vitamin that is used to lower cholesterol?
botin
Which vitamin is used to lower cholesterol?
vitamin E
What is used to lower cholesterol in some people?
Vitamin Q
What is Clofibrate used for?
Medication used to lower levels of blood cholesterol and triglycerides
Is lime juice used to help lower cholesterol levels?
yes
What is cinnoman used for?
Cinnamon is used to lower cholesterol, cancer cells, leukemia and in food.
What are the claimed benefits of Zedia?
There does not appear to be a product named Zedia. However, Zetia is the brand name of the drug Ezetimibe, which is used to lower cholesterol levels in the body. It has also been approved by the US Food & Drug Administratio for treatment of the rare condition of sitosterolemia.
Is there a way to lower cholesterol?
There are many ways to lower cholesterol. Ask your doctor if there are any medications that can be used to do so. Get lots of exercise, avoid saturated fats, and eat lots of fiber.
What about umestatin 20mg?
Umestatin is a drug used to reduce blood cholesterol levels. It comes in 20 milligram and 10 milligram doses and is used as a part of a complete cholesterol lowering program.
What does niacin do in the human body?
Niacin is a B vitamin. It is used to lower cholesterol & triglycerides in the blood. It is also used to lower the risk of (MORE??) Any comments?
