There are 7 main types of cholesterol-lowering medicines.
Along with diet and exercise, treatment to lower cholesterol may include the B vitamin niacin combined with medicines, such as statins.
These medicines make it easier to take care of coronary artery disease. They have helped many people stay healthy and prevent heart attacks.
Although most medicines are safe when you take them the right way, some of them can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases.
These medicines are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your healthcare provider has prescribed.