Lipid-lowering Medicine -

If statins alone aren't enough, or if you can't tolerate them, several other options exist:

Managing high cholesterol is a major step toward protecting your heart. Whether you are already on a prescription or just starting the conversation with your doctor, lipid-lowering medicine

Statins remain the "gold standard" for lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol. They work by blocking an enzyme in your liver that produces cholesterol. If statins alone aren't enough, or if you

A Critical Appraisal of Lipid Management in the Post-Statin Era - PMC If statins alone aren't enough

Atorvastatin (Lipitor), Rosuvastatin (Crestor), and Simvastatin (Zocor).

Some patients experience muscle aches (SAMS), though this affects only about 7–10% of users. Beyond Statins: When You Need More

Highly effective, low-cost (often generic), and supported by decades of evidence in preventing heart attacks and strokes.