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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.

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   Do medications help lower cholesterol?

   • While eating a healthy diet, exercising, and quitting smoking can all help lower cholesterol, your healthcare provider may also prescribe medications to adjust your cholesterol levels. While lifestyle changes are important for managing your cholesterol, sometimes medications need to be added in order to reduce cholesterol to target levels.

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   Should I take medication if I have high cholesterol?

   • Lifestyle changes such as exercising and eating a healthy diet are the first line of defense against high cholesterol. But, if you've made these important lifestyle changes and your cholesterol levels remain high, your doctor might recommend medication.

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   Jan 11, 2023 · Choices include atorvastatin (Lipitor), fluvastatin (Lescol), lovastatin (Altoprev), pitavastatin (Livalo), pravastatin (Pravachol), rosuvastatin (Crestor) and simvastatin (Zocor). Cholesterol absorption inhibitors. Your small intestine absorbs the cholesterol from your diet and releases it into your bloodstream.

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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.

4. 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 , fluvastatin , lovastatin , pravastatin, rosuvastatin , or simvastatin ; Cholesterol absorption inhibitors, such as ezetimibe

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

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   Sep 7, 2022 · Statins are the most effective and commonly prescribed medication to lower cholesterol levels. If you have side effects, there are other medication options. Healthline

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7. www.heart.org › en › health-topicsPrevention and Treatment of High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

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   Feb 19, 2024 · Tips on preventing and treating high cholesterol through healthy eating, becoming more active, medication and more. The American Heart Association gives you helpful tips on preventing and treating high cholesterol through lifestyle changes and medication, as recommended by your doctor.

8. www.verywellhealth.com › high-cholesterolHigh Cholesterol Medication: Benefits, Risks, and More

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   Apr 5, 2022 · Print. Table of Contents. View All. What Is Cholesterol? Causes of High Cholesterol. How Medication Is Used. Types. Benefits. Have you recently been diagnosed with high cholesterol? If so, you may be wondering what types of cholesterol-lowering medications are available or how they may affect you.