Cholesterol Medicines

Cholesterol medicines, also called lipid-lowering drugs, are used to treat high cholesterol. They reduce the amount of a type of cholesterol in your blood and lower your risk of heart attack or stroke.

There are several types of medicines, and they are usually used along with lifestyle changes to help control cholesterol levels. Some medications are more effective than others.

Statins

Statins, also called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors, are cholesterol medicines that help lower your levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and triglycerides. They also increase the levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), which is the "good" cholesterol that helps prevent heart attacks and strokes.

The good news is that most people who take statins for a period of time will experience no side effects or only very mild ones. If you do experience side effects, talk with your doctor about how to manage them.

Your doctor should always consider the benefit of a statin compared to the risk of side effects and whether it is worth your while to take the medicine. You may be offered a statin if you have been diagnosed with high cholesterol and lifestyle changes haven't worked to reduce your risk.

There are many different types of cholesterol medicines, and they can be taken in combination. These combinations can be very effective at lowering your total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Some are called bile acid sequestrants, and others are called ezetimibe, which reduce the absorption of cholesterol from food in the small intestine.

You can get statins by mouth, in tablet form or as capsules. Your doctor will tell you the right dose and how to take it. It's important to remember to take it as directed and don't miss a dose or skip a day.

When you start taking a statin, you should also change the way you eat and drink. You may have to cut back on certain foods, such as saturated fats. And you should eat more fruits and vegetables to get enough potassium.

Another important thing is to keep a regular schedule for taking your statins. If you skip a day, it could make your medicine less effective and affect the way your body responds to it.

If you have trouble swallowing your pills or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in your medicine, you can ask your doctor for a new prescription or use an alternative form of your medication. You can ask for a generic version instead, which will be cheaper.

It's also possible to get a statin from an online pharmacy or over-the-counter drug store. You can find them in tablets, capsules and liquid form.

The main advantage of the statins is that they can significantly reduce your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. These drugs are used specifically to treat or prevent a condition called atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque in the arteries and increases your risk for heart disease.

This type of plaque clogs up your arteries, cutting off cholesterol kam karny ka Unani ilaaj. In some cases, it can lead to a blocked artery, which can result in a heart attack or stroke.

To prevent these conditions, you need to have your blood levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and HDL — the “good” cholesterol — checked regularly. You should also try to follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly and avoid smoking, as these are the factors that contribute to your overall cholesterol level.