In the efforts to lower cholesterol another drug combo named Vytorin, has been manufactured and is aimed at reducing both the absorption of dietary cholesterol or the cholesterol that comes from the food that we eat, and by inhibiting blood cholesterol, the cholesterol that is naturally produced by your liver.
Vytorin contains two famous drugs each […]

Torcetrapib/atorvastatin is a new and very promising lowering cholesterol drug combination from Lipitor manufacturer, Pfizer that is aimed at reducing cholesterol in a way that is unmatched by other statin drugs to lower cholesterol. Basically, Torcetrapib works by inhibiting a molecule in the liver named CETP or cholesterol ester transfer protein. CETP is responsible for […]

Fibrates are fiber acid derivatives are a class of lowering cholesterol medications that work by reducing blood triglycreride levels. The lowering of triglycerides (fats in the blood) eventually raises HDL cholesterol, also known as the good cholesterol, but unlike many statin drugs seem not to have a direct effect on lowering the LDL cholesterol also […]

Vanachol is considered a medication for lowering cholesterol and is actually a combination of the following ingredients: DHA/EPA/Policosanol/Vitamin B-12/Folic Acid/Vitamin B6, used together with a proper diet to lower cholesterol and the level of triglycerides in the blood.
Vanachol is taken by mouth, once a day and the full benefit of the drug to lower cholesterol […]

Omacor®, a new lowering cholesterol medication (FDA approved in 2004) developed by Pronova Biocare and Reliant Pharmaceuticals, and released to the market in 2005, contains high levels of concentrated omega-3 fatty acid. The Omega 3 fatty acids including acid ethyl esters are aimed at lowering high triglyceride levels.
Triglycerides are chains of high-energy fatty acids that […]

Lipitor, also known as atorvastatin is a lowering cholesterol drug that belongs to the statin drug family. Lipitor works by inhibiting the production of cholesterol by the liver, or more specifically by blocking an enzyme, which your liver uses to produce cholesterol. As a result of that ‘shortage’ of cholesterol, your liver uses more cholesterol […]

Lowering cholesterol drugs also known as stain drugs, are aimed at reducing cholesterol levels, thus preventing chronic conditions and even fatal health problems associated with high cholesterol levels. However and as effective as these lowering cholesterol drugs be, all statin drugs come with a very serious tag price: undesirable and often very dangerous side effects.
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Lovastatin a statin drug to lower cholesterol works by inhibiting cholesterol production by your liver as it lowers overall cholesterol, significantly reduces LDL cholesterol levels, also called the bad cholesterol since it builds up in artery walls leading to atherosclerosis that can eventually manifest in heart attacks or strokes. By reducing LDL cholesterol atheroscleriosis or […]

Zocor, one of the more famous stain drugs in the market, is aimed at lowering your cholesterol levels by blocking the enzyme responsible for cholesterol production in the liver. When Zocor is used for several weeks it can eventually reduce the LDL cholesterol also termed the bad cholesterol, which sticks to blood vessel walls, forms […]

Statin drugs to lower cholesterol can cause a variety of side effects to patients. From muscle pain, nausea or weakness to muscle breakdown and kidney problems. And if that’s not enough then latest research has shown a clear connection between the consumption of grapefruit and the elevation of drug levels in the blood, even if […]

Crestor also called Rosuvastatin is another lowering cholesterol drug belonging to the statin drugs. Like any drug aimed at lowering cholesterol. Cresor can often show symptoms of muscle pain as a side effect with patients who take it. But that’s not all. Latest clinical trial had found a dangerous side effect concerning Asian American patients. […]