Which Prescription Medications are Best for Lowering LDL Bad Cholesterol Levels?
The following is a list of medications available for treating high cholesterol and how they work. Although your doctor will chose your medications, you should be informed when speaking to your doctor so you can understand the possibilities. Statins – Statins are the most common medications prescribed for lowering cholesterol. Stantins work by blocking an enzyme your liver that is responsible for producing the cholesterol in your body. They are best for lowering LDL cholesterol, although they have been shown to have modest effects on lowering triglyceride levels and raising HDL cholesterol. • Generic Name: Atorvastatin • Brand Name: Lipitor • Generic Name: Fluvastatin • Brand Name: Lescol • Generic Name: Lovastatin • Brand Name: Altoprev, Mevacor • Generic Name: Pavastatin • Brand Name: Pravachol • Generic Name: Rosuvastatin • Brand Name: Crestor • Generic Name: Simvastatin • Brand Name: Zocor Bile-Acid Binding Resins – this class of cholesterol lowering medications work in the intestin
