What are the western drugs for treating hyperlipidemia

Western drugs for the treatment of hyperlipidemia mainly include beta drugs, statins, niacin drugs, such as atorvastatin, fenofibrate, acyclovir and so on. 1. Beta drugs: common drugs are Rosuvastatin, Atorvastatin, Simvastatin and so on. After use, they can mainly reduce the content of total cholesterol, LDL, cholesterol, apolipoprotein and triglyceride; they are prohibited for people with severe renal impairment and may cause dizziness, headache and other discomforts after use. 2. Statin drugs: common drugs mainly include benzapentadiene, clofibrate, fenofibrate and so on. They can effectively reduce the content of LDL, cholesterol, triglycerides and apolipoproteins; they are forbidden for people with cholelithiasis and gallbladder disease, and may cause nausea, vomiting and other discomforts after use. 3. Niacin drugs: common drugs include niacin and acipimox. Usually can effectively reduce the content of very low-density lipoprotein, low-density lipoprotein, triglyceride, total cholesterol; for peptic ulcer and the drug components of the allergy is prohibited, and the use of epigastric pain, skin rashes and other discomforts may occur. All of the above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication to avoid adverse consequences.