Patients with hyperlipidemia can survive for a long time if their lipids are still under control. Common lipid-lowering drugs include atorvastatin and fenofibrate.
1. Atorvastatin: It mainly reduces cholesterol level and also has the effect of lowering triglyceride. However, you need to pay attention to adverse reactions such as gastrointestinal discomfort, headache and rash when taking the drug. Active liver disease, severe renal insufficiency and pregnant women should be prohibited. Blood lipid level, liver and kidney function should be closely monitored during the period of taking the drug.
2. Fenofibrate: It is mainly used to lower triglycerides, although it also has the effect of lowering cholesterol, but the effect is weaker. However, nausea, vomiting and other gastrointestinal adverse reactions should be noted when taking the drug. Elderly patients need to regularly test the renal function when applying this drug, active liver disease, pregnant women and so on are prohibited.
Patients with dyslipidemia are advised to go to a regular hospital, complete the relevant examinations and follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment.