List of common drugs prescribed for lowering cholesterol?

Cholesterol drug

• Crestor
• Lipitor Oral
• Pravachol Oral
• Tricor Oral
• Vytorin 10-80 Oral
• Zetia Oral
• Zocor Oral
  Reducing cholesterol and triglycerides help prevent strokes and heart attacks.These drug are prescribed after non-drug treatment options have not been fully successful at lowering cholesterol e.g., diet change, increase in exercise, weight loss if overweight.

*Always consult your doctor first.

What is HDL ?

HDL cholesterol

HDL stands for high density lipoprotein and is considered good cholesterol. HDL accounts for ~1/3 of all blood circulating cholesterol and serves as a protective mechanism from the development of heart disease by carrying away cholesterol from vessel walls and plaque to the liver for disposal. Higher levels of HDL have been shown to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.

What is LDL?

LDL cholesterol

LDL stands for low density lipoprotein and is considered bad cholesterol. LDL is a necessary protein in the body for it transports substances vital to cell function and development. When there is an excess of LDL in the blood or when it undergoes structural changes from certain body stresses, LDL can become harmful by accumulating in blood vessels walls. This can lead to blockages in arteries or unstable plaque build-up which is prone to rupture and the formation of blood clots. Levels of LDL and its subtypes are directly related to the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Low Cholesterol Diet

• Low Cholesterol Diet
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  Oatmeal lowers your LDL without lowering your HDL.
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  Fish is a good source of omega 3 fatty acids, lowers LDL, raises HDL, and lowers triglycerides.
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  Nuts are high in monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, lower LDL.
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  Soy has been shown to lower LDL.
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  Fiber lowers your cholesterol. It can be found in kidney beans, green peas, broccoli, apples, brown rice, and whole grain breads.
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  Antioxidants in foods, such as vitamins A, C, and E, lower the chances of LDL building up in your arteries. You can get your antioxidant vitamins in foods such as strawberries, oranges, oils and margarines, and melons.