Controlling Cholesterol

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors
This type of cholesterol-lowering medicine lowers LDL and can be used alone or in combination with statin drugs. This cholesterol medication acts within the intestine to block cholesterol absorption.
 
An example of a cholesterol absorption inhibitor used for cholesterol control is ezetimibe (Zetia®). This medication has also been combined with simvastatin into one ezetimibe/simvastatin tablet (Vytorin®).
 

Final Thoughts

Cholesterol is not a bad thing -- it serves an important purpose in keeping the body healthy.
Unfortunately, some people who have high cholesterol choose to ignore it, because there are no obvious symptoms. Having high levels of cholesterol for long periods of time can greatly increase your risk of serious medical problems, like heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, and other heart and blood vessel problems.
 
Controlling cholesterol can be a challenge, but commitment and care from you and your healthcare providers can make a difference. Making a lifelong commitment to lower your high cholesterol is a worthy goal.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
 
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