Cholesterol Articles A-Z

Dosing With Lovastatin

Adults typically start with a lovastatin dose of 20 mg; 10 mg to 20 mg is recommended for children. As this eMedTV page explains, depending on whether cholesterol goals are reached or if side effects occur, dosing can be adjusted accordingly.

Drug Interactions With Cholestyramine

This eMedTV page lists medicines that may cause drug interactions with Cholestyramine, such as phenobarbital, ursodiol, and warfarin. The mixture of drugs may bind to the intestines, preventing them from fully absorbing into the body.

Drug Interactions With Fenofibrate

This eMedTV page contains a list of medicines that can cause adverse drug interactions with fenofibrate. When these drugs are taken with fenofibrate, serious side effects can occur, including increased risk of kidney and muscle problems or bleeding.

Drug Interactions With Lovastatin

Some of the drugs that can interact with lovastatin include danazol, niacin, and fibrates. As this eMedTV page explains, some of the drug interactions with lovastatin can cause severe side effects and complications, including serious muscle problems.

Effects of High Cholesterol

The effects of high cholesterol due to atherosclerosis include angina, coronary heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. This eMedTV Web page provides detailed information about these and other life-threatening effects of high cholesterol.

Examples of Statins

Some examples of statins include Lipitor, Simcor, and Zocor. This eMedTV page takes a closer look at other types of statins, including a list of brand name and combination medications. Links to more detailed information on these drugs are also included.

Exercise and Cholesterol

As this eMedTV segment explains, activities such as gardening and playing sports not only lower LDL cholesterol, they also raise HDL cholesterol ("good cholesterol"). This article takes an in-depth look at cholesterol and exercise.

Fenofibrat

Fenofibrate is used to decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body. This selection from the eMedTV library gives a brief overview of the drug and provides a link to more information. Fenofibrat is a common misspelling of fenofibrate.

Fenofibrate

Fenofibrate is a prescription drug used to help decrease cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the body. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at the drug, including information on its uses, effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.

Fenofibrate Alternatives

This eMedTV page offers a list of fenofibrate alternatives, such as other cholesterol drugs or other fibrates. Other classes of cholesterol drugs include such things as bile acid sequestrants, statins, niacin, and cholesterol absorption inhibitors.

Fenofibrate Dosing

Fenofibrate dosing varies, depending on the brand of medicine and the condition being treated. This eMedTV page lists other factors that determine a fenofibrate dose, such as your age, other medical conditions you have, and medicines you are taking.

Fenofibrates

Finofibrate

Fenofibrate is used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This portion of the eMedTV library briefly discusses this drug and how it works and also provides a link to more information. Finofibrate is a common misspelling of fenofibrate.

Fish Oil to Increase HDL

Despite the many benefits associated with it, using fish oil to increase HDL is not effective. This eMedTV resource discusses the benefits that fish oil does offer and includes tips on how you can increase HDL levels through lifestyle changes.

Flax Seed

Flaxseed, which is commonly found in baked goods, can be used to lower cholesterol. This eMedTV article covers other benefits of Flaxseed and explains what to tell your doctor before using the product. Flax seed is a common misspelling of flaxseed.

Flaxeed

Flaxseed is claimed to provide several different benefits, which this eMedTV article describes. Forms in which flaxseed is available and a few side effects to be aware of are also included. Flaxeed is a common misspelling of flaxseed.

Flaxseed

Flaxseed is a natural product that is used to lower cholesterol and relieve constipation. This eMedTV article explores other uses for this product, explains why it may provide health benefits, and discusses the safety and effectiveness of flaxseed.

Flaxseed and Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding women should have no problems taking normal amounts of flaxseed. This eMedTV page provides more information on flaxseed and breastfeeding, and explains why high levels of flaxseed can reduce the quantity and quality of breast milk.

Flaxseed and Pregnancy

Flaxseed is probably safe for most pregnant women, especially when consumed in normal dietary amounts. This eMedTV segment offers more information on flaxseed and pregnancy, and explains why consuming large amounts of flaxseed could be dangerous.

Flaxseed Dietary Supplement

Flaxseed is a dietary supplement thought to help with high cholesterol and constipation. This eMedTV Web presentation discusses flaxseed, including whether it works, if it is safe, and dosing information.

Flaxseed Dosage

Instead of sticking to a "flaxseed dosage," you may find it easier to just include flaxseed in your diet. This eMedTV page explains how flaxseed can be incorporated into foods and drinks, and offers some precautions for taking this product.

Flaxseed Drug Interactions

Medicines that may cause flaxseed drug interactions include NSAIDs, aspirin, and warfarin. This eMedTV Web page explains why it is important to take oral medications a few hours apart from flaxseed and lists other drugs that may cause an interaction.

Flaxseed Overdose

A flaxseed overdose may cause upset stomach, bloating, and diarrhea. As this eMedTV resource explains, these effects are due to the high fiber content in flaxseed. Potentially dangerous effects of a flaxseed overdose are also listed in this article.

Flaxseed Safety

Make sure to take flaxseed with plenty of water. This part of the eMedTV library contains a list of other important flaxseed safety warnings and precautions, and explains how flaxseed may cause problems in people with certain medical conditions.

Flaxseed Side Affects

Potential flaxseed side effects include gas, bloating, and heartburn. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists other possible side effects that may occur with flaxseed products. Flaxseed side affects is a common misspelling of flaxseed side effects.

Flaxseed Side Effects

Potential flaxseed side effects include indigestion or heartburn, gas, and nausea. As this eMedTV resource explains, starting flaxseed at a low dose and increasing it slowly may help prevent these digestive side effects.

Flexeed

Flaxseed is a great source of fiber and alpha-linolenic acid (an omega-3 fatty acid). This eMedTV segment describes the benefits of flaxseed, explains how it is taken, and lists its potential side effects. Flexeed is a common misspelling of flaxseed.

Flexseed

Flaxseed is a natural product that may be effective in lowering cholesterol and relieving constipation. This eMedTV page lists other possible benefits of flaxseed and explains how the product is consumed. Flexseed is a common misspelling of flaxseed.

Fluvastatin Extended-Release

Fluvastatin extended-release is a drug used to treat high cholesterol and high triglycerides. This eMedTV Web page provides a detailed overview of this statin drug, with information on its effects, dosing, possible side effects, and other uses.

Foods High in Cholesterol

Meat, eggs, butter, cheese, and whole milk are examples of foods high in cholesterol. This portion of the eMedTV archives provides other examples of such foods, as well as those containing saturated fat and trans fat, some of which are plant-based.

Foods High in Cholestorol

Foods high in cholesterol typically come from animals; however, as this eMedTV resource explains, a few plant-based foods can affect cholesterol levels as well. Foods high in cholestorol is a common misspelling of foods high in cholesterol.

Foods That Lower Cholesterol

Foods containing plant sterols, plant stanols, or soluble fiber help decrease cholesterol. This eMedTV page provides lists of foods that lower cholesterol, such as lentils and oatmeal. Foods with soy protein don't have any true effect on cholesterol.

Foods That Raise HDL

While scientists have not yet found foods that raise HDL levels consistently, as this eMedTV segment explains, there are foods that are proven to lower LDL cholesterol and decrease the risk for heart disease, such as walnuts, garlic, and fatty fish.

Foods the Help With High Chlosterol

Beans and other foods high in soluble fiber can help reduce cholesterol. This eMedTV segment provides an overview of the low cholesterol diet. Foods the help with high chlosterol is a common misspelling and variation of foods that lower cholesterol.

Foods to Avoid for High Cholesterol

You may want to avoid organ meats, butter, and egg yolks if you have high cholesterol. This page of the eMedTV Web site lists additional foods to avoid, including not only high cholesterol foods, but also those containing saturated fat and trans fat.

Foods to Avoid High Triglicerides

Fish and fish oil are encouraged as part of a diet to lower triglycerides. This eMedTV resource describes a standard triglyceride-lowering diet. Foods to avoid high triglicerides is a common variation and misspelling of diet to lower triglycerides.

Foods to Increase HDL

At this point, researchers have not yet found HDL-increasing foods; however, as this segment of the eMedTV Web site explains, there are foods that can lower LDL cholesterol. This page also offers a list of foods that can improve heart health.

Foods to Lower Triglcerides

This eMedTV page explains that reducing your alcohol intake and eating more fish can help lower triglycerides. This page also offers a link to more information. Foods to lower triglcerides is a common misspelling of foods to lower triglycerides.

Foods to Lower Triglicerites

To reduce triglycerides, it's important to limit the cholesterol in your diet. This eMedTV page lists other components of a triglyceride-lowering diet. Foods to lower triglicerites is a common variation and misspelling of diet to lower triglycerides.

Generic Advicor

As this eMedTV page explains, there is no generic form of Advicor at this time. This article talks about when to expect a generic version and explains why combining generic lovastatin and non-prescription niacin is not the same as generic Advicor.

Generic Altoprev

Altoprev (lovastatin extended-release) is currently not available in generic form. As this eMedTV page explains, the earliest predictable date that a generic version of Altoprev could become available is December 2017, when the drug's patent expires.

Generic Antara

There is currently no generic Antara available on the market. As this eMedTV segment explains, many companies claim they sell a generic version, but until the patent expires in 2020, be cautious about any drug claiming to be a generic.

Generic Caduet

This eMedTV page explores the issues surrounding generic Caduet and its availability. Although the patent is due to expire in 2018, a court case may rule the patent invalid. The possibility to minimize drug costs by taking Caduet is also discussed.

Generic Cholestyramine

This page of the eMedTV Web site describes the two generic cholestyramine medicines that are currently on the market. Cholestyramine powder and Cholestyramine Light powder are available in regular powder form as well as single packets.

Generic Crestor

Crestor is currently not available in generic form. As this segment from the eMedTV library explains, the earliest possible date that any generic Crestor products could become available is January 2016, when the first patent for the drug expires.

Generic Lescol

There is currently no generic Lescol available. As this eMedTV article explains, although some companies claim to sell a generic version, these drugs are fake. A generic version likely won't be available until 2012, when the patent expires.

Generic Lipitor

There is no generic Lipitor available at this time. However, this page of the eMedTV library discusses possible alternatives to the brand-name drug, including generic versions of other cholesterol medications and when a generic version may be available.

Generic Lipofen

Lipofen is not available in generic form at this time. As this article from the eMedTV archives explains, the earliest predictable date that any generic Lipofen product could become available is January 2015, when the drug's first patent expires.

Generic Lopid

This section of the eMedTV library offers an overview of generic Lopid, which is available through several companies as Gemfibrozil tablets 600 mg. The article also lists the main uses of Lopid and the companies that manufacture generic Lopid.

Generic Lovaza

At this time, there is no generic Lovaza (omega-3-acid ethyl esters) available in the United States. This eMedTV page explores when a generic version of Lovaza may become available and explains the difference between Lovaza and fish oil supplements.

Generic Niacin

Some, but not all, niacin products are currently available in generic form. This segment from the eMedTV Web site describes which generic niacin products are available and explains why there are no generic versions of niacin dietary supplements.

Generic Niaspan

As this eMedTV selection explains, Niaspan is not available in generic form at this time. This article talks about when a generic may become available and discusses the difference between a generic drug and its "generic name."

Generic Pravachol

As this selection from the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Pravachol is currently available. This article offers a detailed description of the generic versions of this drug, including strengths and manufacturers.

Generic Prevalite

There are two forms of generic Prevalite available: Cholestyramine powder and Cholestyramine Light powder. This eMedTV segment offers a more in-depth look at these generic forms of the drug and the various strengths available.

Generic Simcor

There are currently no generic versions of Simcor (niacin extended-release/simvastatin) licensed for sale. This eMedTV page explains why there are no generic Simcor products on the market and explores when these products may become available.

Generic Statins

A variety of generic statins is currently available. This page from the eMedTV Web site lists the generic versions of statin medications that are available and explains why some insurance companies may require you to try a generic version first.

Generic Tricor

A generic Tricor drug will not be available until after the patent for Tricor expires in 2009. This eMedTV Web page warns against buying any of the fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous drugs currently sold as generic versions of Tricor.

Generic Trilipix

At this time, Trilipix (fenofibric acid) is not available in generic form. As this article from the eMedTV site explains, the earliest predictable date that generic Trilipix could become available is January 2025, when the patent for the drug expires.

Generic Vytorin

At this time, generic Vytorin is not available. As this eMedTV resource explains, until all applicable patents for the drug have expired, other drug manufacturers are not allowed to make a generic version of this cholesterol medicine.

Generic WelChol

A generic WelChol will not be available until after the drug's patent expires in 2014. However, as this eMedTV Web article warns, online companies advertise generic versions of WelChol that are substandard and dangerous. Don't be fooled.

Generic Zetia

As this eMedTV page explains, a generic Zetia drug will not be available until the patent for Zetia expires in 2014. However, this article lists some other classes of cholesterol drugs that are also effective at lowering cholesterol, such as fibrates.

Generic Zocor

A generic version of Zocor is available in several strengths and is sold under the name Simvastatin tablets. This eMedTV page lists some specific strengths of the generic medication and the companies that manufacture it.

Good Cholesterol

The term "good cholesterol" refers to high-density lipoprotein (HDL). This eMedTV resource provides an overview of good and bad cholesterol and explains how improving your HDL levels can lower your risk of heart disease.

Good Cholesterol Levels

Despite popular belief, just having a healthy total cholesterol is not enough to ensure good health. This eMedTV resource explains why good cholesterol levels for HDL and LDL are actually more important than total cholesterol levels.

Good Cholestoral

This eMedTV Web article offers a brief overview of HDL, a type of "good" cholesterol that the body needs to function properly. This page also explains how HDL works in the body. Good cholestoral is a common misspelling of good cholesterol.

Good Cholestrol

HDL, or "good" cholesterol, helps remove excess "bad" cholesterol from the blood. This eMedTV Web page offers a brief description of HDL and explains what are considered normal HDL levels. Good cholestrol is a common misspelling of good cholesterol.

Good Foods to Lower Trygliceride Levels

Fish and fish oil supplements can help lower triglyceride levels. This eMedTV page explains how to create a diet to lower triglycerides. Good foods to lower trygliceride levels is a common variation and misspelling of diet to lower triglycerides.

Grapefruit and Advicor

Some types of statins do not mix well with grapefruit, and Advicor is one of those medicines. This page of the eMedTV archives describes how the two products interact with each other and lists the potential complications that may occur.

Grapefruit and Pravachol

People taking Pravachol don't need to avoid grapefruit products. As this eMedTV page explains, grapefruit and Pravachol don't appear to significantly interact with one another. This page also covers grapefruit's effects on some of the other statins.

Grapefruit Juice and Vytorin

When grapefruit juice and Vytorin are combined, a negative reaction occurs. As this eMedTV resource explains, even one glass of grapefruit juice a day can significantly increase the levels of simvastatin (a component of Vytorin) in the blood.

Grapefruit Juice and Zocor

As this eMedTV Web page explains, grapefruit juice and Zocor can interact with each other to raise the levels of Zocor in the blood and increase the risk of developing a serious, potentially life-threatening muscle problem.

HDL

Your body needs HDL (a type of cholesterol) to function properly. This page of the eMedTV archives provides a detailed look at this type of cholesterol, including what it does, what the numbers mean, and how you can increase it in your system.

HDL Cholesterol

HDL Cholestrol

This eMedTV Web segment explains that the body needs HDL cholesterol to function properly. This page also describes how HDL cholesterol works to remove "bad" cholesterol from the blood. HDL cholestrol is a common misspelling of HDL cholesterol.