Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
These
cholesterol lowering drugs reduce
LDL levels and can be used alone or in combination with
statin drugs. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors act within the intestine to block cholesterol absorption.
Combining Drugs to Lower Cholesterol
If your goal LDL level is not reached after 3 months with a single cholesterol medication, your doctor may consider starting a second medicine along with it. Combining cholesterol lowering drugs can increase your cholesterol lowering, reverse or slow the advance of
atherosclerosis, and further decrease the chance of a
heart attack or related death. The use of low doses of each medicine may help reduce the side effects of the drugs.
Examples of cholesterol lowering medications that have been combined into one form include:
Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and Lifestyle Changes
If your doctor prescribes medication to control your cholesterol, you also will need to:
Taking these steps may lessen the amount of cholesterol medication you need or make the medicine work better -- and that reduces your risk for a heart attack.
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