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2. Lovastatin - Wikipedia

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   Lovastatin, sold under the brand name Mevacor among others, is a statin medication, to treat high blood cholesterol and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. [2] Its use is recommended together with lifestyle changes. [2] It is taken by mouth. [2]

3. Bile acid sequestrant - Wikipedia

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   As bile acids are biosynthesized from cholesterol, disruption of bile acid reabsorption will decrease cholesterol levels, in particular, low-density lipoprotein (commonly known as "bad cholesterol") in blood. Consequently, these drugs have been used for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia and dyslipidemia. [4] [5] [6]

4. Hypercholesterolemia - Wikipedia

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   Hypercholesterolemia, also called high cholesterol, is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. [1] It is a form of hyperlipidemia (high levels of lipids in the blood), hyperlipoproteinemia (high levels of lipoproteins in the blood), and dyslipidemia (any abnormalities of lipid and lipoprotein levels in the blood).

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

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   High cholesterol is a common problem, but there are some straightforward steps you can take to lower it. (Getty Images) (Ca-ssis via Getty Images) High cholesterol is known as the “silent killer ...

6. Bempedoic acid - Wikipedia

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   Bempedoic acid, sold under the brand name Nexletol among others, is a medication for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol levels). [2] [3]The most common side effects include hyperuricemia (high blood levels of uric acid), pain in arms or legs, and anemia (low red blood cell counts).

7. In two studies, experimental drugs for cholesterol show ...

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   Both medications target people born with a genetic predisposition to high cholesterol. While drugs like statins, as well as diet and exercise, can help these individuals manage cholesterol, they ...