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  2. Got high cholesterol? Here are 5 ways to manage it.

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    Step 5: Take cholesterol medication if needed While Serwer and other doctors encourage patients to try reducing their cholesterol through lifestyle changes, for many, that’s not always possible ...

  3. Ezetimibe/atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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    Ezetimibe/atorvastatin (trade names Liptruzet, Atozet) is a cholesterol lowering combination drug.In the United States, it was approved in May 2013, by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of elevated low-density lipoprotein (LDL) in patients with primary or mixed hyperlipidemia as adjunctive therapy to diet. [1]

  4. Ezetimibe - Wikipedia

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    Ezetimibe works by decreasing cholesterol absorption in the intestines. [5] Ezetimibe was approved for medical use in the United States in 2002. [4] It is available as a generic medication. [5] In 2022, it was the 79th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 8 million prescriptions. [11] [12]

  5. Statin - Wikipedia

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    Guidelines by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association recommend statin treatment for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in adults with LDL cholesterol ≥ 190 mg/dL (4.9 mmol/L) or those with diabetes, age 40–75 with LDL-C 70–190 mg/dL (1.8–4.9 mmol/dL); or in those with a 10-year risk of developing ...

  6. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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    Liver impairment: Increased drug levels can be seen in people with advanced cirrhosis. [4] Despite these concerns, a 2017 systematic review and analysis of available evidence has shown that statins, such as atorvastatin, are relatively safe to use in stable, asymptomatic cirrhosis and may even reduce the risk of liver disease progression and death.

  7. The 40 Best Foods for Lowering Your Cholesterol, According to ...

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    Tuna. Whether you prefer fresh or canned, one thing is true: Tuna is a heart-healthy superstar. Fatty fish such as tuna contain lots of omega-3s, fatty acids, which the American Heart Association ...

  8. Why Women are Less Likely to be Prescribed Cholesterol ...

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    Cholesterol-lowering medications such as statins are recommended for both men and women with coronary artery disease. They can help reduce symptoms and prevent heart attacks and death.

  9. Rosuvastatin - Wikipedia

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    Use during pregnancy may harm the baby. [6] Like all statins, rosuvastatin works by inhibiting HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme found in the liver that plays a role in producing cholesterol. [6] Rosuvastatin was patented in 1991 and approved for medical use in the United States in 2003. [6] [7] It is available as a generic medication. [6]