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Question: hello, what other cholesterol meds other than atorvastatin or lipitor
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Brief Answer:
rosuvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, ezetimibe
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are other options available that would not interact with your other medications such as rosuvastatin (crestor), lovastatin (mevacor), pravastatin, ezetimibe.
Of these medications, ezetimibe is not a statin, it works by preventing cholesterol absorption from the gut.
These medications do not cause any problems with the other medications.If you are having problems with the atorvastatin then one of these can be used instead.
A prescription would be needed from your doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
rosuvastatin, lovastatin, pravastatin, ezetimibe
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
There are other options available that would not interact with your other medications such as rosuvastatin (crestor), lovastatin (mevacor), pravastatin, ezetimibe.
Of these medications, ezetimibe is not a statin, it works by preventing cholesterol absorption from the gut.
These medications do not cause any problems with the other medications.If you are having problems with the atorvastatin then one of these can be used instead.
A prescription would be needed from your doctor.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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