LIPID LOWERING DRUGS

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Drug Class

Primary Effect

Secondary Effect

Statins

Reduce LDL

Increase HDL

Decrease TGs

Ezetimibe

Reduce LDL

Increase HDL

Decrease TGs

Bile acid sequestrants

Reduce LDL

Increase HDL

May increase TGs

Niacin

Increases HDL

Lowers TGs

Lowers LDL

Fibrates

Reduce TGs

Increase HDL

May increase LDL (in patients w high TGs)