Cholesterol Drugs and Medicines

Medicine to lower your cholesterol levels, if needed, is used along with lifestyle changes. It is still very important to adopt a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, increase your physical exercise, and manage your weight.

The main goal of cholesterol-lowering treatment is to lower your LDL (bad cholesterol) level enough to reduce your risk of getting heart disease or having a heart attack. There are several types of drugs available for cholesterol lowering, including statins, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, and fibric acids. Your doctor will prescribe medicine for you if needed.