About Cholesterol: Taking Medication to Lower Your Cholesterol

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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. Search Related Topics:  drugs for heart disease  drugs for high cholesterol  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. Search Related Topics:  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. Search Related Topics:  drugs for high cholesterol  cholesterol drug side effects  drugs for high triglycerides 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. Search Related Topics:  drugs for high cholesterol  drugs for heart disease  cholesterol lowering tips Related Searches Cholesterol Diet Cholesterol Levels High LDL Cholesterol Foods Cholesterol Lower Cholesterol Featured Articles Ways to Save on Your Cholesterol-Lowering Medication Brand Versus Generic: Which Drugs Work Best? Can Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Be Split in Half? Which Drugs Can Raise Cholesterol Levels? Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Filling a Prescription Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and Treatments   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read 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.com Cholesterol newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Must Reads What Is High Cholesterol? Symptoms of High Cholesterol Diagnosis of High Cholesterol Treatment of High Cholesterol Prevention of High Cholesterol   Follow me on: Advertisement