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2. Lipid-lowering agent - Wikipedia

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   The niacin derivative acipimox is also associated with a modest decrease in LDL. Bile acid sequestrants (resins, e.g. cholestyramine) are particularly effective for lowering LDL-C by sequestering the cholesterol-containing bile acids released into the intestine and preventing their reabsorption from the intestine. It decreases LDL by 15–30% ...

3. Vitamin Once Prescribed to Lower Heart Disease Risk May ...

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   Niacin may raise heart disease risk, a study finds. Experts share what you need to know about vitamin B3 and its potential to trigger inflammation.

4. Niacin/simvastatin - Wikipedia

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   Niacin/simvastatin (trade name Simcor, by Abbott) is a combination drug consisting of an extended release form of the lipid-lowering drug niacin and the statin drug simvastatin. [1] It is used for the treatment of dyslipidemia. It was approved by the FDA on February 15, 2008. [2]

5. High-density lipoprotein - Wikipedia

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   Pharmacologic (1- to 3-gram/day) niacin doses increase HDL levels by 10–30%, [62] making it the most powerful agent to increase HDL-cholesterol. [63] [64] A randomized clinical trial demonstrated that treatment with niacin can significantly reduce atherosclerosis progression and cardiovascular events. [65]

6. 10 Ways to Naturally Lower Cholesterol, According to Doctors

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   Sometimes, if you need to start out taking a higher dose of cholesterol-lowering drugs, you can end up taking a lower dose or potentially stop taking the medication after making and maintaining ...

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

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   Salmon. This fatty fish is one of nature’s best sources of omega-3s. A 2023 study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that consuming 2 grams of EPA and DHA—the two ...

8. Hyperlipidemia - Wikipedia

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   Hyperlipidemia is abnormally high levels of any or all lipids (e.g. fats, triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids) or lipoproteins in the blood. [2] The term hyperlipidemia refers to the laboratory finding itself and is also used as an umbrella term covering any of various acquired or genetic disorders that result in that finding. [3]

9. 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]