Triglycerides
... What are triglycerides? Triglycerides are fats carried in the blood from the food we eat. Excess calories, alcohol or sugar in the body are converted into triglycerides and stored in fat cells through...

What You Need To Know About Atorvastatin
... Common brand name: Lipitor Type of medication This drug is part of a group of medicines called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins" Why is this drug prescribed? Atorvastatin is prescrib...

What You Need To Know About Fluvastatin
... Common brand name: Lescol Type of medication: Part of group of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins" Why is this drug prescribed? Fluvastatin is prescribed, along with...

What You Need To Know About Gemfibrozil
... Common brand name: Lopid Type of medication: A member of a group of medications called fibric acid derivatives Why is this drug prescribed? Gemfibrozil is prescribed, along with dietary changes (restr...

What You Need to Know About Lovastatin
... Common brand name: Mevacor Type of medication: Part of a group of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins" Why is this drug prescribed? Lovastatin is prescribed, along wi...

What You Need to Know About Pravastatin
... Common brand name: Pravachol Type of medication: Part of a group of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins" Why is this drug prescribed? Pravastatin is prescribed, along...

What You Need to Know About Simvastatin
... Common brand name: Zocor Type of medication: Part of group of medications called HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors or "statins" Why is this drug prescribed? Simvastatin is prescribed, along with ...