lipid-lowering agents

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• - American Heart Association encyclopedia article on drugs for this purpose, discussing conditions treated, possible side effects, overdose signs, and other topics.
  
• - 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.
  
• - US 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.
  
• - "Advance for Nurses" professional educational material about this class of medications and their use in reducing hyperlipidemia.
  
• - Pharmacologic information on the major types of drugs used to lower serum cholesterol levels.