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Treatment

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

Was Torcetrapib’s Crash and Burn Fatal for this Class of Drug?

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...triglyceride numbers. Here are the strategies to consider:Reduction in processed... Read more »

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Health Guide

Lowering Cholesterol for Patients

...appear positive and the medicines are quite well tolerated by most people. While the frequency of side effects with these medications is generally very low, nausea, gas, constipation, and... Read more »

Peripheral Artery Disease and Intermittent Claudication: Reducing Heart Risk Factors

...that statins might promote growth of new blood vessels and help prevent intermittent claudication.Side effects of statins include headaches, skin rashes, muscle aches, sexual dysfunction,... Read more »

Type 1 Diabetes

...causes arteries to narrow.Angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) block angiotensin.Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline and ease the hearts pumping action.Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs)... Read more »

Type 2 Diabetes

...arteries to narrow.Angiotensin-receptor blockers (ARBs) block angiotensin. Beta-blockers block the effects of adrenaline and ease the hearts pumping action.Calcium-channel blockers (CCBs) decrease... Read more »

Gallstones and Gallbladder Disease: Risk Factors

...fatty acid that increases the risk for cholesterol stones. Recent studies on HRT reporting negative effects on the heart and increased risks for breast cancer are also making this treatment a less... Read more »

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Medications

Tricor Oral Drug Images

Fenofibrate is used along with diet and exercise to help control levels of blood fats. It can help... Read more »

Tricor Oral Precautions and Side Effects

...FENOFIBRATE - ORAL Pronounced: (fen-oh-FYE-brate) Side Effects Upset stomach and constipation... Read more »

Tricor Oral Dosage and Storage

...performed to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more... Read more »

Tricor Oral Drug Interactions

...are combined with fenofibrate because serious side effects such as muscle injury (myopathy)... Read more »

Tricor Oral Uses and How to Use

Fenofibrate is used along with diet and exercise to help control levels of blood fats. It can help... Read more »

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