What are cholesterol absorption inhibitors?
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RealAge answered:Cholesterol absorption inhibitors is one class of drugs to treat people with unhealthy lipid levels. They help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol levels by blocking absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine. These medications are used in conjunction with a program that includes eating a low-fat/low-cholesterol diet, exercising, and managing weight. Common side effects of these medications include headache, dizziness, stomach upset, joint pain, and upper respiratory infections.
Example: Ezetimibe (Zetia)Cholesterol absorption inhibitors is one class of drugs to treat people with unhealthy lipid levels. They help reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol levels by blocking absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine.... More -
Dr. Alan Seifer of Baptist Health South Florida answered:It is medicine for lowering total cholesterol and LDL (the bad cholesterol).
Cholesterol absorption inhibitors comprise a treatment that usually includes a program of lifestyle modifications, including a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Inhibitors can be used alone or prescribed with a statin or other cholesterol-lowering medicine.
Your doctor will usually outline a diet that is lower in saturated and trans-fats, sugar and dietary cholesterol. This is important to make the medication work. Cholesterol absorption inhibitors are less effective in people who are considerably overweight.
It is medicine for lowering total cholesterol and LDL (the bad cholesterol).Cholesterol absorption inhibitors comprise a treatment that usually includes a program of lifestyle modifications, including a healthy diet and regular exercise. Inhibitors... More
