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2. Statin - Wikipedia

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   On average, statins can lower LDL cholesterol by 1.8 mmol/L (70 mg/dL), which translates into an estimated 60% decrease in the number of cardiac events (heart attack, sudden cardiac death) and a 17% reduced risk of stroke after long-term treatment. [36] A greater benefit is observed with high-intensity statin therapy. [37]

3. Everything You Need to Know to Treat—and Prevent—High Cholesterol

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   Statins are the most common medication for high cholesterol. They work by blocking an enzyme that your liver needs to make cholesterol. [14] Statins also improve your liver’s ability to remove ...

4. Lipid-lowering agent - Wikipedia

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   Fibrates typically lower triglycerides by 20% to 50%. Level of the good cholesterol HDL is also increased. Fibrates may decrease LDL, though generally to a lesser degree than statins. Similar to statins, the risk of muscle damage exists. Niacin, like fibrates, is also well suited for lowering triglycerides by 20–50%. It may also lower LDL by ...

5. Dyslipidemia: What Happens When Your Blood Fat Levels Are Off?

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   High cholesterol levels can cause arcus senilis, which presents as a gray-white ring around your eyes. ... Finding the best dose and type of statin for you may take a few tries. Statin drugs ...

6. Atorvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Atorvastatin is a statin medication used to prevent cardiovascular disease in those at high risk and to treat abnormal lipid levels. [4] For the prevention of cardiovascular disease, statins are a first-line treatment. [4] It is taken by mouth. [4] Common side effects include joint pain, diarrhea, heartburn, nausea, and muscle pains. [4]

7. Dyslipidemia: What It Is & How to Treat It - AOL

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   High cholesterol levels can cause arcus senilis, which presents as a gray-white ring around your eyes. ... Finding the best dose and type of statin for you may take a few tries. Statin drugs ...