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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.

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   What medications are used to treat high cholesterol?

   • Last updated on Feb 19, 2024. Medications that may be used to treat high cholesterol (also called hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia) include: Combination agents, such as ezetimibe/rosuvastatin ( Roszet ), ezetimibe/simvastatin ( Vytorin ), or simvastatin/niacin. The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

   List of 58 High Cholesterol Medications Compared - Drugs.com

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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.

   Cholesterol Medications | American Heart Association

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2. www.drugs.com › condition › hyperlipidemiaList of 57 High Cholesterol Medications Compared - Drugs.com

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   Feb 19, 2024 · Compare 56 drugs that may be used to treat high cholesterol, also called hyperlipidemia or dyslipidemia. See ratings, reviews, dosage, interactions, side effects and more for each drug.

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   Sep 7, 2022 · Learn about the types, side effects, and benefits of cholesterol medications, such as statins, bile acid sequestrants, and niacin. Find out how to lower your cholesterol levels and reduce your risk of heart disease.

4. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › highCholesterol medications: Consider the options - Mayo Clinic

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   • Statins. Atorvastatin (Lipitor) Fluvastatin (Lescol XL) Lovastatin (Altoprev) Pitavastatin (Livalo) Pravastatin (Pravachol) Rosuvastatin (Crestor) Simvastatin (Zocor)
   • Cholesterol absorption inhibitor. Ezetimibe (Zetia) Decreases LDL; slightly decreases triglycerides; slightly increases HDL. Stomach pain, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle soreness; avoid during pregnancy and lactation.
   • PCSK9 inhibitors. Alirocumab (Praluent) Evolocumab (Repatha) Decrease LDL; usually reserved for people who have a genetic condition that causes very high LDL levels or people with heart disease who cannot tolerate statins or other cholesterol lowering drugs.
   • Citrate lyase inhibitors. Bempedoic acid (Nexletol) Bempedoic acid-ezetimibe (Nexlizet) Decrease LDL. Muscle spasms and joint pain, including acute gout.

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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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   Jul 29, 2022 · Fibrates have a generally mild effect on lowering cholesterol levels. Their main effect is lowering a person’s amount of blood fat. Examples of fibrates include: fenofibrate (Tricor, Antara ...

7. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › highStatins: Are these cholesterol-lowering drugs right for you?

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   Mar 6, 2024 · Statins are drugs that can lower your cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance that your body needs to make cholesterol. Lowering cholesterol isn't the only benefit of taking a statin. These medicines also have been linked to a lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

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   Nov 3, 2022 · The following are some of the cholesterol medications available in the U.S.: Alirocumab ( Praluent) Atorvastatin ( Lipitor) Cholestyramine ( Prevalite, Questran, Questran lite) Colesevelam ...