Lower Cholesterol Fast with FDA Approved Medications

FDA-Approved Medications for Lowering Cholesterol

Several FDA-approved medications are available to help manage and lower cholesterol levels. These medications work by either reducing the amount of cholesterol your body absorbs from food or by decreasing the amount of cholesterol your liver produces.

Statins

Statins are one of the most commonly prescribed medications for lowering cholesterol. They work by blocking a substance your body needs to make cholesterol, which helps reduce the levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), known as "bad" cholesterol. Popular statins include atorvastatin (Lipitor) and simvastatin (Zocor). Studies have shown that statins can reduce LDL cholesterol by 20% to 60%¹.

Bile Acid Sequestrants

These medications work by binding to bile acids, which contain cholesterol, in your intestines. This process helps remove cholesterol from your body. Cholestyramine (Prevalite) and colesevelam (Welchol) are examples of bile acid sequestrants. While they are effective, they are often used in combination with statins for better results².

Cholesterol Absorption Inhibitors

Ezetimibe (Zetia) is a medication that reduces the absorption of cholesterol from the diet. It can be used alone or with statins to further lower cholesterol levels. When combined with statins, ezetimibe can reduce LDL cholesterol by an additional 25%³.