About Cholesterol: Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: The Basics

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Cholesterol Cholesterol Risk & Testing Treatment Diet & Meal Plans From Jennifer Moll, your Guide to Cholesterol In some cases, diet and exercise are not enough to control your cholesterol levels. When this happens, medications may be added to your regimen to help lower your lipids. Whether you have just starting taking cholesterol-lowering medications -- or maybe you have been on them awhile -- here are some things you need to know about taking cholesterol-lowering drugs. Cholesterol Drugs: What Are They & How Do They Work? There are many types of medications on the market that can be used to lower your cholesterol levels. This article lists the most commonly prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs and how they affect lipid levels. See More About:  drugs for heart disease  drugs for high cholesterol  Easy Ways to Remember Your Cholesterol Medication When first starting to take medication to lower your cholesterol, it may be a little difficult to remember to take it -- especially if this is the first time you are having to take medication on a regular basis. This article will give you some helpful tips on how to stick to your medication. See More About:  drugs for high cholesterol  drugs for heart disease  cholesterol lowering tips Which Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Are Available as a Generic? There are many types of medications that can help lower your cholesterol. Some of these medications may be available in a generic formulation, which may help you save some money. See More About:  drugs for high cholesterol  cholesterol lowering tips  drugs for heart disease What Should I Do if I Experience a Side Effect? In rare instances, you can experience a side effect from your cholesterol drug. If this happens, what should you do? This article will tell you the steps you need to take in the event you suffer from a side effect from your cholesterol-lowering medication. See More About:  drugs for high cholesterol  cholesterol drug side effects  drugs for high triglycerides Cholesterol Ads Cholesterol Low Cholesterol Diet Statin Side Effects Co Q10 Cholesterol Statins Featured Articles Are There Any Cheap Drugs To Lower Your Cholesterol? Should You Stop Medications That Lower Your Cholesterol? When Will I Have To Take Cholesterol Lowering Medications? Which Drugs Can Raise Cholesterol Levels? Can Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Be Split in Half? What Can I Do If I Can't Afford My Cholesterol Medication?   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. More> This newsletter is written by: Jennifer Moll Cholesterol Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol Advertisement