Lipid-Lowering Agents
Additional Resources
Cholesterol Lowering MedicinesUS NIH National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute advice on the use of medications to reduce LDL cholesterol. Includes discussions of statins, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, and fibrates.
http://nhlbisupport.com/chd1/meds.htm
The Truth About Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and Cholesterol
Collection of news stories and other information about the risks of Baycol and other statins, from Dr. Joseph Mercola, who advocates holistic treatments emphasizing nutrition.
http://www.mercola.com/article/statins.htm