Lipid-lowering drugs can usually be applied to high blood lipid indexes. Common lipid-lowering drugs include statins (atorvastatin, etc.), fibrates (fenofibrate, etc.), cholesterol uptake inhibitors (ezetimibe, etc.), and so on.
The more commonly tested lipid markers are total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, and LDL. Hyperlipidemia can be simply categorized into hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and mixed hyperlipidemia. For different types of hyperlipidemia and the degree of elevation of the indexes, the choice of lipid-lowering drugs and the combination of drugs are delicate.
Hyperlipidemia is generally recommended to be controlled by diet and exercise. If the blood lipids are still higher than the target level after strict lifestyle and dietary changes, then lipid-lowering drugs should be taken. Statins and cholesterol absorption inhibitors are mainly used to lower total cholesterol, while fibrates are mainly used to lower triglycerides.
Lipid-lowering drugs should be prescribed by the doctor and the side effects of lipid-lowering drugs, such as abnormal liver function and muscle pain, should be monitored.
If there is any dyslipidemia, please consult the hospital in time and take active diagnosis and treatment to avoid delaying the condition. The above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor to avoid adverse effects.