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1. www.healthline.com › cholesterol-medication-listCholesterol Medication List: Drugs for Lowering Cholesterol

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   Sep 7, 2022 · Common cholesterol medication names in the US are statins such as Lipitor, Lescol, or Crestor. However, there are a number of other options. Your doctor will recommed the one that’s best for...

2. www.drugs.com › condition › hyperlipidemiaList of 58 High Cholesterol Medications Compared - Drugs.com

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   Feb 19, 2024 · Medications that may be used to treat high cholesterol (also called hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia) include: Statins such as atorvastatin ( Lipitor ), fluvastatin ( Lescol XL ), lovastatin ( Altoprev ), pravastatin, rosuvastatin ( Crestor ), or simvastatin ( Zocor) Cholesterol absorption inhibitors, such as ezetimibe ( Zetia)

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3. www.heart.org › cholesterol-medicationsCholesterol Medications | American Heart Association

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   • Statins. This class of drugs, also known as HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, works in the liver to prevent cholesterol from forming. This reduces the amount of cholesterol circulating in the blood.
   • Ezetimibe (cholesterol absorption inhibitors) Prevents cholesterol from being absorbed in the intestine. It’s the most commonly used non-statin agent.
   • Bile acid sequestrants. Also called bile acid-binding agents, cause the intestine to get rid of more cholesterol. Those available in the U.S. include: Cholestyramine (Questran®, Questran® Light, Prevalite®, Locholest®, Locholest® Light)
   • PCSK9 inhibitors. PCSK9 inhibitors are powerful LDL-lowering drugs. They bind to and inactivate a protein on cells found in the liver to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol.

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   What are the different cholesterol medication names?

   • Common cholesterol medication names in the US are statins such as Lipitor, Lescol, or Crestor. However, there are a number of other options. Your doctor will recommed the one that’s best for you. Cholesterol is a waxy lipid (fat) that has many important functions in your body, such as: Your liver produces all of the cholesterol your body needs.

   Cholesterol Medication List: Drugs for Lowering Cholesterol - Healthline

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   What are the different cholesterol medications for lowering high cholesterol?

   • Learn about the different cholesterol medications for lowering high cholesterol including Statins, HMG CoA reductase inhibitors, Selective cholesterol absorption inhibitors, Resins, bile acid sequestrant, bile acid-binding drugs, Lipid-Lowering Therapies.

   Cholesterol Medications | American Heart Association

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   What are the different types of LDL lowering drugs?

   • Those available in the U.S. include: PCSK9 inhibitors are powerful LDL-lowering drugs. They bind to and inactivate a protein on cells found in the liver to lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. Some names are alirocumab and evolocumab. ACLY inhibitors work in the liver to block the production of cholesterol.

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5. www.medicalnewstoday.com › cholesterol-medicationsCholesterol medications: Types, benefits, and side effects

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   Jul 29, 2022 · There are several different cholesterol medications that doctors may prescribe. If a person does not find success with one medication, they can try another. This article comprises a list of...

6. www.cdc.gov › cholesterol › treatmentCholesterol-Lowering Medicines | Cholesterol | CDC

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   May 15, 2024 · What are the types of medicines that treat high cholesterol? Several types of medicines help lower LDL cholesterol. The chart below describes each type and how it works. Type of Cholesterol-Lowering Medicine. How It Works. Statins. Statin drugs lower LDL cholesterol by slowing down how much cholesterol the liver makes.

7. www.webmd.com › cholesterol-lowering-medicationMedications To Lower LDL Cholesterol Levels - WebMD

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   Jul 19, 2023 · Atorvastatin ( Atorvaliq, Lipitor) Fluvastatin ( Lescol) Lovastatin. Pitavastatin ( Livalo) Pravastatin ( Pravachol) Rosuvastatin calcium ( Crestor) Simvastatin ( Zocor) Studies show that statins...

8. www.drugs.com › drug-class › hmg-coa-reductaseList of Statins + Uses, Types & Side Effects - Drugs.com

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   Apr 17, 2023 · Statins are used to: Lower high cholesterol (also known as hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia). Statins are most effective at lowering LDL-cholesterol (this is commonly referred to as “bad” cholesterol) Reduce a person’s risk of having a heart attack or stroke or developing angina