Cholesterol Prevention Medicines

Cholesterol is a chronic disease which may require life-long treatment. However, there are measures to prevent cholesterol and keeping it in control under normal limits. This includes measures like eating a low (saturated) fat and low cholesterol diet, getting adequate exercise and weight management; and quit smoking.

Apart from changes in behavioral therapy, drug therapy can be used alongside as the prime aspect of cholesterol-lowering treatment is to lower your LDL (bad cholesterol) level enough to reduce your risk of getting heart disease or having a heart attack. Among the several categories of drugs available for cholesterol lowering, the most prominent are statins, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, and fibric acids. These drug help in

Decreasing LDL levels, i.e. the "bad" cholesterol that increases the risk of heart disease.
Decreasing triglycerides (a type of fat) in the blood, that also increases the risk of heart disease and
Increasing HDL levels, i.e. the "good" cholesterol that offers protection from heart disease.

Common Cholesterol Prevention Medicines

Lipitor
Lescol
Mevacor
Pravachol
Crestor
Zocor

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