List of Statins + Uses, Types Side Effects - Drugs. com Statins differ in how effective they are at lowering total cholesterol, triglycerides, LDL-cholesterol, or increasing HDL-cholesterol; how likely they are to interact with other medications; and how safe they are for people with kidney disease Atorvastatin and simvastatin are the most effective at reducing LDL cholesterol levels
Cholesterol Medications and Alcohol Interactions - Drugs. com But should you drink alcohol while taking a cholesterol medication? Statins or other cholesterol medications work by lowering LDL (low density lipoproteins, or “bad” cholesterol) and triglycerides They can also raise HDL (high density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol)
List of Antihyperlipidemic agents - Drugs. com Antihyperlipidemic agents promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood Some antihyperlipidemic agents aim to lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, some reduce triglyceride levels, and some help raise the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol By reducing the LDL cholesterol, they can prevent both the primary and secondary symptoms of coronary heart disease
List of Antihyperlipidemic combinations - Drugs. com Antihyperlipidemic agents promote reduction of lipid levels in the blood Some antihyperlipidemic agents aim to lower the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, some reduce triglyceride levels, and some help raise the high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol By reducing the LDL cholesterol, they can prevent both the primary and secondary symptoms of coronary heart disease
Repatha: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects Warnings - Drugs. com Repatha is used to lower high cholesterol alongside dietary changes and to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in those at increased risk for these events, such as death from cardiovascular disease, heart attack, stroke, angina requiring hospitalization, or certain types of heart surgery It is given as an injection under the skin (subcutaneously), every 2 weeks or once a month