Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol What are statin drugs?

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The first line of defense against high cholesterol is a healthy diet and regular exercise regiment. If those two actions fail to lower your cholesterol, your doctor may prescribe a statin-based medication to help regulate your blood cholesterol levels.Cholesterol is required to build healthy cells and perform other bodily fun... More..

Health & Fitness > Hypertension & High Cholesterol High cholesterol: Drugs that can raise lipids

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Most of us think about taking medications to lower lipid levels and reduce our chances of cardiovascular disease associated with high cholesterol. But just as every action has a reaction, an increase in lipid levels is a side effect of several medications you may be taking for other illnesses.Immunosuppressants are used durin... More..

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