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If you have a low total cholesterol a low HDL and a low LDL but your triglycerides are high are statin drugs like lipitor or simvastatin good to raise the HDL and lower the trigclycerides?
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∙ 11y ago
You don't indicate if you are currently on any medication for cholesterol. However, Lipitor is a statin drug useful in lowering triglycerides; Tricor will do this to an even greater extent. As far as raising HDL, consistent aerobic activity of 45-60 minutes 3-4 times a weekhas been found to increase HDL by as much as 50% after several weeks.
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What is simvastatin for?
Cholesterol reduction drug, from a category of drugs like Lipitor; Statin drugs
What is the best rated cholesterol medicine?
Lipitor probably has the best efficacy/safety profile among cholesterol medications today. It has the greatest potency in reducing cholesterol, LDL and triglycerides among this group, while Zocor and Pravachol are in next place. Only Lipitor and Crestor can also treat high triglycerides (Unlike Zocor, Pravachol), though it is felt by some practitioners that Crestor may have an increased incidence of side effects (increased liver enzymes, and bilirubin) as compared to Lipitor.
What is lipitor?
Lipitor (the generic is atorvastatin) is a cholesterol medication.
Lowering Cholesterol with Lipitor Pills?
Chemically known as Atorvastatin, Lipitor is one of the most effective drugs used for lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol. This medication is developed and produced by Pfizer, which owns the right to sell this drug under the brand name Lipitor. However, generic Atorvastatin is a popular substitute for Lipitor, which can be too costly for some people. Additionally, there are several other affordable genetic statin pills which are used instead of Lipitor such as Simvastatin (Zocor) and lovastatin (Mevacor.)
Is coreg a statin drug?
No, coreg (carvedilol) is a betablocant drug. It has no effect on cholesterol. Statins are Lipitor (atorvastatin), Crestor (rosuvastatin), Pravachol (pravastatin), Zocor (simvastatin), etc.
Is lipitor a simvistatin?
No, Lipitor is Atorvastatin. Zocor is Simvistatin. Both drugs are for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol). No, Lipitor is Atorvastatin. Zocor is Simvistatin. Both drugs are for hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol).
How can you clear cholesterol?
by taking lipitor
Subclass of Lipitor drug?
Lipitor is in the class of statin medications used to lower elevated cholesterol levels.
What is the therapeutic effect of lipitor?
Lipitor is a medication known as a "statin", and statins are used to treat high cholesterol.
Does lipitor affect erectile function?
It shouldn't. If you are on Lipitor, it may be that you just have a circulation problem. Give the Lipitor a chance to lower your cholesterol and exorcise and see what happens.
Can you name some medicine use for cholesterol problems?
Lipitor.
What is atorvastation calcuim?
It is a cholesterol medication also known as Lipitor.
