| Generic Name | Brand Name | How They Work |
|---|---|---|
| Statins | ||
| Atorvastatin | Lipitor® | Block the liver from making cholesterol. |
| Fluvastatin | Lescol® | |
| Lovastatin | Mevacor®, Altoprev® | |
| Pravastatin | Pravachol® | |
| Rosuvastatin | Crestor® | |
| Simvastatin | Zocor® | |
| Bile Acid Binders | ||
| Cholestyramine | Questran® | Decrease the amount of fat absorbed from food. |
| Colesevelam | Welchol® | |
| Colestipol | Colestid® | |
| Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitor | ||
| Ezetimibe | Zetia® | Decreases the amount of cholesterol absorbed from food. Also lowers triglycerides. |
| Fibrates | ||
| Gemfibrozil | Lopid® | Help the liver break down bad (LDL) cholesterol. Also lower triglycerides. |
| Fenofibrate | TriCor®, Lofibra® | |
| Vitamins and Supplements | ||
| Niacin | Niacor®, Niaspan® | Blocks the liver from removing good (HDL) cholesterol. Also lowers triglycerides. |
| Omega-3 fatty acids | Lovaza® | Increase the level of good (HDL) cholesterol. Also lower triglycerides. |
From: Treating High Cholesterol
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