Can lipid-lowering drugs be taken for a long time

Lipid-lowering drugs can be taken for a long time, as long as there are no obvious side effects, that is to say, you need to follow the doctor’s instructions to take drugs regularly. Dyslipidemia, especially hypercholesterolemia, has a strong correlation with heredity, which may lead to coronary heart disease and cerebral infarction if lipid-lowering drugs are not taken for a long time. However, the general elevation of blood lipids can only be adjusted through diet and lifestyle, the use of lipid-lowering drugs at the same time can monitor the liver and kidney function, cardiac enzyme profiles, to avoid the occurrence of serious adverse effects. Commonly used lipid-lowering drugs include statins, fibrates and niacin, etc. Selective use under the guidance of a doctor will be more targeted, such as statins are commonly used in coronary heart disease, mainly to reduce LDL and cholesterol, while fibrates are mainly to reduce triglycerides. Dyslipidemia under the guidance of a doctor is recommended to choose the appropriate drugs, follow the doctor’s instructions to adhere to the medication, and if there is any discomfort, to consult a doctor in a timely manner.