2006-11-10 07:00:14 · 9 answers · asked by Danielle G 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
lipitor by prescription
you can also lower cholesterol by just eating oatmeal, or taking niacin supplements.
niacin has been found to help lower cholesterol, the only things is- it causes some flushing, gives you a warm feeling.
2006-11-10 07:01:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of medications Crestor, Lipitor, Vytorin, etc. that you get from a physician. Naturalist use fish oil, flax seed oil. You also need to watch what you eat in terms of trans fat. Exercise helps to reduce cholesterol . Talk to your doctor for advice. High Cholesterol is dangerous and should be taken care of....
2006-11-10 15:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by mstovall2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about prescribed medications but taking fish oil caplets really lower the bad cholesterol. Usually taking 1-3 a day, can lower it by the next visit...ask your doctor if this is right for you. Plus they're cheaper then the other stuff.
2006-11-10 15:03:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lipitor
Zocor
Mevacor
2006-11-10 15:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by George 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to reduce cholesterol every day you can see many medications here the examples:lipitor , vytorin, two good options
2006-11-10 15:04:57 · answer #5 · answered by polar p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several - crestor, lipitor, vytorin to name a few
Also you would need to add in exercise and diet, omega 3's are also a good thing to help lower it
2006-11-10 15:03:41 · answer #6 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a fat free diet for 2 weeks and you will be amazed at the reduction.
2006-11-10 15:12:26 · answer #7 · answered by JOHN M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Webmd.com is a good resource for most all medical/medication questions.
2006-11-10 15:02:20 · answer #8 · answered by Nitnit 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take Zocor and my husband takes Vytorin...both work extremely well!
2006-11-10 15:02:25 · answer #9 · answered by Moxie Crimefighter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋