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High cholesterol
High cholesterol can lead to various health issues, including heart disease and stroke. Luckily, there are ways to reduce these risks and identify warning signs.
Crestor generic availability, cost, and dosage
Brand-name Crestor and its generic counterpart, rosuvastatin, are both prescribed to treat high cholesterol.
Updated on Sep. 14, 2023
The coffee-cholesterol link
This beloved morning beverage has the potential to raise blood lipids in certain circumstances
Dec. 18, 2023
The safest cholesterol med
Statins are the first-line option, but another medication may have fewer side effects for certain people
Feb. 2, 2024
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Health Education
Can you lower cholesterol fast?
It can take a matter of days or a few months to see results, depending on the method you use
Feb. 2, 2024
Wellness
10 cholesterol remedies
Lifestyle changes can help decrease bad cholesterol and increase good cholesterol levels
Feb. 5, 2024
Drug Info
Atorvastatin and weight gain
It’s not uncommon to pack on the pounds while taking this medication. Here’s why.
Sep. 23, 2024
Drug Info
Does Ozempic lower cholesterol?
Although Ozempic has shown promise in lowering cholesterol, it is not as effective as statins and lifestyle changes
Oct. 10, 2024
The Checkout
How to help patients manage cholesterol
Pharmacist intervention has been shown to improve LDL-C, HDL-C, and total cholesterol levels
Oct. 24, 2024
Health Education
4 treatments for high triglycerides
In addition to lifestyle modifications, there are several prescription options to bring down high cholesterol
Updated on May 16, 2023
Drug vs. Drug
Atorvastatin vs. simvastatin: Differences, similarities, and whi...
Drug overview & main differences | Conditions treated | Efficacy | Insurance…
Updated on May 16, 2023
Drug vs. Drug
Praluent vs. Repatha: Differences, similarities, and which is be...
Praluent and Repatha are PCSK9 inhibitors that treat high cholesterol. They are more expensive than other statins such as Lipitor and Crestor but are generally prescribed for people with extremely high cholesterol or those taking other cholesterol-lowering medications with no improvements.
Updated on May 16, 2023