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High Cholesterol Reference Guide
High Cholesterol Medicines
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Other Cholesterol Medications
Atorvastatin
Atorvastatin is prescribed to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. Atorvastatin is taken orally under the brand name Lipitor. Common side effects include gas, bloating, stomach pain, constipation, upset stomach, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, sore throat, weakness, and rash.
Cerivastatin Sodium
Cerivastatin Sodium, sold under the brand name, "Baycol" is effective at lowering LDL-Cholesterol as well as total cholesterol and triglycerides.
It was voluntarily withdrawn from the market by its maker in 2001 following reports of sometimes fatal rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle adverse reaction as a result of the product. The FDA received reports of 31 US deaths attributed to Baycol.
Crestor
Also known as Rosuvastatin, Crestor blocks the production of in the body. Crestor is taken orally and side effects can include headache, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, upset stomach and, in rare cases, severe muscle problems may occur. Pregnant women should not take Crestor as it may cause birth defects.
Fluvastatin Sodium
Fluvastatin Sodium, sold under the brand name Lescol, is used to reduce elevated total cholesterol. It is taken orally and side effects can include upper respiratory tract infection, coughing, bronchitis, sinusitis, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, headache, back pain, insomnia, fatigue and urinary tract infections.
Lescol
Lescol is used to reduce elevated total cholesterol. Fast acting caplets are taken orally and side effects can include upper respiratory tract infection, coughing, bronchitis, sinusitis, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, headache, back pain, insomnia, fatigue and urinary tract infections.
Lescol XL
Lescol XL is used to reduce elevated total cholesterol. Time released caplets are taken orally and side effects can include upper respiratory tract infection, coughing, bronchitis, sinusitis, dyspepsia, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, dizziness, headache, back pain, insomnia, fatigue and urinary tract infections.
Lipitor
Lipitor is prescribed to reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood by slowing the production of cholesterol in the body. Lipitor is taken orally. Common side effects include gas, bloating, stomach pain, constipation, upset stomach, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, sore throat, weakness, and rash.
Lipobay Tablets
Lipobay or Baycol is effective at lowering LDL-Cholesterol as well as total cholesterol and triglycerides.
It was voluntarily withdrawn from the market by its maker in 2001 following reports of sometimes fatal rhabdomyolysis, a severe muscle adverse reaction as a result of the product. The FDA received reports of 31 US deaths attributed to Baycol.
Lipostat
Taken orally, Lipostat is effective in reducing total Cholesterol, as well as LDL Cholesterol. Side effects can include dizziness, headache, insomnia, visual disturbances, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, flatulence, increased urination, sexual problems, fatigue, muscle pain, weakness, and cramps.
Pravastatin Sodium
Taken orally and sold under the brand name, Pravachol, Pravastatin Sodium reduces the production of cholesterol by the liver. Side effects can include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, muscle pain, jaundice, and cramps.
Rosuvastatin
Also known as Crestor, Rosuvastatin blocks the production of in the body. Rosuvastatin is taken orally and side effects can include headache, diarrhea, constipation, nausea, upset stomach and, in rare cases, severe muscle problems may occur. Pregnant women should not take Rosuvastatin as it may cause birth defects.
Simvastatin
Sold under the brand name Zocor, Simvastatin inhibits the production of cholesterol by the liver. Simvastatin is taken orally and side effects can include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, heartburn, and headache.
Zocor
Zocor inhibits the production of cholesterol by the liver. Zocor is taken orally and side effects can include constipation, diarrhea, fatigue, gas, heartburn, and headache.
Fibrates
Fibrates lower blood triglyceride levels by reducing the liver's production of VLDL and quickly removing triglycerides from the blood. Fibrates are also effective in increasing HDL "good Cholesterol" cholesterol levels.
Bezafibrate
Bezafibrate is taken orally, after meals to help lower Cholesterol. Side effects can include upset stomach, stomach pain, gas and nausea.
Bezalip
Bezalip is taken orally, after meals to help lower Cholesterol. Side effects can include upset stomach, stomach pain, gas and nausea.
Bezalip
Bezalip Mono comes in time-release caplets taken orally, after meals, to help lower Cholesterol. Side effects can include upset stomach, stomach pain, gas and nausea.
Ciprofibrate Tablets
Ciprofibrate tablets lower the amount of lipids in the blood, helping to reduce Cholesterol levels. Side effects can include headache, diarrhea, impotence, indigestion, hair loss, nausea and vomiting.
Fenofibrate Capsules
Fenofibrate tablets lower the amount of lipids in the blood, helping to reduce Cholesterol levels. Side effects can include abdominal pain, cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.
Fenogal Capsules
Fenogal Capsules lower the amount of lipids in the blood, helping to reduce Cholesterol levels. Side effects can include abdominal pain, cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.
Gemfibrozil
Gemfibrozil, sold under the brand name Lopid, reduces triglycerides and increases HDL in the blood. Side effects can include upset stomach, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
Lipantil Micro Capsules
Lipantil Micro Capsules lower the amount of lipids in the blood, helping to reduce Cholesterol levels. Side effects can include abdominal pain, cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.
Lopid
Lopid reduces triglycerides and increases HDL in the blood. Side effects can include upset stomach, diarrhea, fatigue, nausea and vomiting.
Modalim Tablets
Modalim tablets lower the amount of lipids in the blood, helping to reduce Cholesterol levels. Side effects can include headache, diarrhea, impotence, indigestion, hair loss, nausea and vomiting.
Supralip Tablets
Supralip tablets lower the amount of lipids in the blood, helping to reduce Cholesterol levels. Side effects can include abdominal pain, cough, fever, chills, muscle pain, tenderness, weakness, nausea, vomiting and fatigue.
Zimbacol XL
Zimbacol XL is a time-released tablet taken orally, after meals to help lower Cholesterol. Side effects can include upset stomach, stomach pain, gas and nausea.
Anion Exchange Resins
Anion Exchange Resins decrease LDL "bad Cholesterol" levels but produce bloating and constipation.
Colestid
Colestid tablets are is a LDL Cholesterol lowering agent for oral use. Side effects can include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, flatulence, indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, loose stools, nausea and vomiting.
Colestipol Hydrochloride
Colestipol Hydrochloride is an LDL Cholesterol lowering agent for oral use. Side effects can include abdominal pain, cramping, bloating, flatulence, indigestion, heartburn, diarrhea, loose stools, nausea and vomiting.
Colestyramine
Colestyramine helps to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood. Side effects can include unexplained bleeding, constipation, diarrhea and Osteoporosis.
Questran
Questran is used to lower cholesterol levels in people who also have hypertriglyceridemia, a condition in which an excess of fat is stored in the body. Side effects can include abdominal discomfort, fluid retention, gas, headache, heartburn, anal irritation, skin irritation, anemia, anxiety, belching, black stools, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, fatigue, joint pain, loss of appetite, hiccups, hives, increased sex drive, muscle pain, nausea, painful or difficult urination, rash, rectal bleeding and/or pain, swollen glands, vertigo, vomiting, weight problems, and wheezing.
Questran Light
Questran Light is used to lower cholesterol levels in people who also have hypertriglyceridemia, a condition in which an excess of fat is stored in the body. Side effects can include abdominal discomfort, fluid retention, gas, headache, heartburn, anal irritation, skin irritation, anemia, anxiety, belching, black stools, difficulty swallowing, dizziness, drowsiness, fainting, fatigue, joint pain, loss of appetite, hiccups, hives, increased sex drive, muscle pain, nausea, painful or difficult urination, rash, rectal bleeding and/or pain, swollen glands, vertigo, vomiting, weight problems, and wheezing.
Acipimox
Acipimox reduces the amount of LDL Cholesterol in the blood while increasing HDL Cholesterol. Side effects include headache, rash, itching, abdominal pain, diarrhea and heartburn.
Ezetimibe
Ezetimibe is an oral medication that reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Side effects can include abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.
Ezetrol
Ezetrol is a cholesterol absorption inhibitor that reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body. Side effects can include dizziness, headache, diarrhea and back pain.
Fybogel
Fybogel husk is a bulk-forming laxative that is also used to treat high Cholesterol. Side effects can include excess flatulence, abdominal distension, bloating and constipation.
Fybozest Orange
Fybozest Orange is a bulk-forming laxative that is also used to treat high Cholesterol. Side effects can include excess flatulence, abdominal distension, bloating and constipation.
Ispaghula Husk
Ispaghula Husk is a bulk-forming laxative that is also used to treat high Cholesterol. Side effects can include excess flatulence, abdominal distension, bloating and constipation.
Konsyl
Konsyl is a bulk-forming laxative that is also used to treat high Cholesterol. Side effects can include excess flatulence, abdominal distension, bloating and constipation.
Niaspan
Niaspan is used to lower high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood stream. Side effects can include warmth, redness, itching, and/or tingling of the skin.
Nicotinic Acid
Nicotonic Acid is used to lower high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood stream. Side effects can include warmth, redness, itching, and/or tingling of the skin.
Olbetam
Olbetam reduces the amount of LDL Cholesterol in the blood while increasing HDL Cholesterol. Side effects include headache, rash, itching, abdominal pain, diarrhea and heartburn.
Omacor
Taken orally, Omacor is used to lower very high triglyceride in the blood stream. Side effects include headache, rash, itching and muscle pain.
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