There are different kinds of medicines to control cholesterol.

There are many different medicines in each group. These medicines are listed on the next few pages. You will also find some general information about the safety warnings and side effects for the different kinds of medicine to control cholesterol. This guide only talks about some of the risks of taking these medicines. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about all of the risks of taking your medicine.

Write down the important facts about your medicine here.

 

 

 

HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors (also called Statins)

Brand Name Generic Name
Altoprev Lovastatin
Crestor Rosuvastatin
Lescol Fluvastatin
Lipitor Atorvastatin
Mevacor Lovastatin
Pravachol Pravastatin
Zocor Simvastatin

Fenofibrate
Cholesterol
Combination drugs: what you should know
Medicines to control cholesterol
Bile acid sequestrants: what you should know
Statins: what you should know
Other drugs: what you should know
Niacin: what you should know
Fibrates: what you should know