Cholesterol Medications

Cholesterol medications are usually only prescribed after cholesterol-lowering lifestyle changes have not brought your cholesterol numbers to an acceptable range. On medication, you will STILL need to: Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet Be more physically active Lose weight if you are overweight Control ALL risk factors (smoking, high blood pressure, and diabetes) Cholesterol-lowering medications fall into several basic categories each with its unique cholesterol-lowering features: Statins Bile Acid Sequestrants Niacin Fibrates Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors Combination Drugs

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This page was last updated on 10/04/06.