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Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs

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Cholesterol-lowering drugs are used to treat individuals who have higher-than-normal levels of cholesterol in their blood. Drugs in this family are prescribed to reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease or death associated with atherosclerosis, when diet restriction, lifestyle changes, and weight reduction are insufficient.

For interactions involving a specific Cholesterol-Lowering Drug, see the individual drug article. For interactions involving a Cholesterol-Lowering Drug for which no separate article exists, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

For interactions involving specific cholesterol-lowering drugs, refer to the highlighted medications listed below.

Bile Acid Sequestrants

  • Cholestyramine (Questran®)
  • Colesevelam (Welchol®)
  • Colestipol (Colestid®)

HMG CoA Reductase Inhibitors

Miscellaneous Cholesterol-Lowering Agents




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