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  1. How to take statins 
    Statins are medicines that help lower the amount of cholesterol and other fats in your blood. Statins work by: Lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol Raising HDL ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000748.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Cholesterol - drug treatment 
    ... narrowing of the arteries elsewhere in your body. Statins are thought to be the best drugs to ... Hyperlipidemia - drug treatment; Hardening of the arteries - statin
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000314.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Fibrates 
    ... you from heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. Statins are thought to be the best drugs to ... cholesterol. Some fibrates may be prescribed along with statins to help lower cholesterol. However, some studies show ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000789.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. High blood cholesterol levels 
    ... cholesterol levels. The drugs work in different ways. Statins are one kind of drug that lowers cholesterol ... are available if your risk is high and statins do not lower your cholesterol levels enough. These ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000403.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Diabetes - preventing heart attack and stroke 
    ... to reduce their LDL cholesterol levels. Medicines called statins are most often used. You should learn how to take your statin medicine and how to watch for side effects. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000080.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Niacin for cholesterol 
    ... to lower cholesterol may be the next step. Statins are thought to be the best drugs to ... does not add to the benefit of a statin alone for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000788.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Atherosclerosis 
    ... Preventive Services Task Force website. Final recommendation statement: statin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000171.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Familial hypercholesterolemia 
    ... parents may do well with diet changes and statin drugs. LIFESTYLE CHANGES The first step is to ... cholesterol. Many people will be on several medicines. Statin drugs are commonly used and are very effective. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000392.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Muscle aches 
    ... ACE inhibitors for lowering blood pressure, cocaine, and statins for lowering cholesterol Dermatomyositis Electrolyte imbalance, such as ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003178.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Coronary heart disease 
    ... Your LDL cholesterol level will be lowered with statin or other medicines. Treatment depends on your symptoms ... high cholesterol with lifestyle changes , and if needed, statin or other medicines. Lower high blood pressure using ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007115.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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