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In 2004, the National Cholesterol Education Program issued its latest recommendations for cholesterol control and management. These guidelines increase the number of Americans who should be taking LDL-lowering medication.
Starting Medications. Even modest lowering of high cholesterol levels, whether through drug therapy or lifestyle changes, reduces the risk of disability and death from heart disease. Most experts now focus on lowering LDL cholesterol, the "bad" kind. Reducing LDL levels...
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Expert & Community Posts
New Study Explains Steady Rate of New Heart Attacks, But Lower Mortality Rate
By HeartHawk , Health ExpertOne would think that with all the advances in drugs, diet advice, nutritional supplement support,... Read more »
Niacin: Myths and Facts
By Dr. William Davis , Health Expert...also expensive, commonly costing $30-$50 for 100 tablets. Don't fall for this gimmick. Niacin... Read more »
Grapefruit juice and cholesterol medication
By Dr. Kang , Health Expert...HDL. Drugs in the statin class include lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, fluvastatin,... Read more »
Clinical Data Shows Benefits of Vitamin E and Anti-inflammatories for Alzheimer’s
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health ExpertAn article from Reuters Health titled, "Vitamin E, anti-inflammatories show benefit in Alzheimer's... Read more »
FDA Orders 20 Unapproved Ergotamine Medications Discontinued
By Teri Robert , Health Expert...market: Cafergot - caffeine and ergotamine tartrate tablets (brand name and generic) D.H.E. 45... Read more »
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Coronary Artery Disease: Other Medications
...Cholesterol.]Statins are among the most important of these drugs. Brands include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor),... Read more »High Blood Pressure: Classes of Medications
...lower cholesterol, are proving to have many other health benefits. They include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor),... Read more »Menopause: Medications
...for lipid-lowering treatment for older women with heart disease. Brands include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor),... Read more »Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors
...raise HDL levels, but not as much as other anti-cholesterol drugs.Statins include:Lovastatin (Mevacor)Pravastatin (Pravachol)Simvastatin (Zocor)Fluvastatin (Lescol)Atorvastatin... Read more »Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Prevention
...These are the most effective drugs for treating high cholesterol and include lovastatin (Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), simvastatin (Zocor), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor), and... Read more »Related News
Cholesterol Drugs May Protect Memory
August 07, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Drugs commonly used to fight cholesterol may also ward off dementia and memory loss. A new study shows those who take statins... Read summary »
Inhalers Beat Pill for Asthma
February 16, 2007(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Daily treatment with an inhaled steroid is the best way to keep kids with asthma breathing easy. Government researchers arrived... Read summary »
Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Don?t Last
November 03, 2008(Ivanhoe Newswire) There are a variety of treatments available to help people quit smoking, but evidence shows their effects are not long lasting. A... Read summary »
Study: Probiotic Drink Failed to Prevent Diarrhea in Most Kids on Antibiotics
August 11, 2009(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Kefir, one of the world's oldest "health" drinks, did little to prevent diarrhea in young children being treated with... Read summary »
A new Paradigm on Acid Reflux
June 09, 2008By Meghan Yost, Ivanhoe Health Correspondent ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Every day, 70 million people in the United States suffer from... Read summary »
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