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What are statin drugs?

April 26, 2017drugs Statin

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What are statin drugs?

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Statins are a class of drugs that reduce LDL “bad” cholesterol. They inhibit a liver enzyme needed to build cholesterol molecules. Statins include the prescription drugs Crestor, Lescol, and Lipitor. Three other statin drugs are available as brand name or generic drugs: lovastatin (original brand name, Mevacor), pravastatin (original brand name, Pravachol), and simvastatin (original brand name, Zocor).