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Side effects:
Atorvastatin (long half life) Simvastatin (short half life) |
- well tolerated
-raised liver transaminases -myalgia or rhabdomyolysis CI: - metabolised by CYP450 enzyme – can lead to interactions with other drugs metabolised also with this enzyme. |
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Side effects:
Bile Acid Sequestrants “Resins” |
- Can increase TG.
- can cause some GIT upset. - constipation |
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Side effects: Ezetimibe |
- long lasting effect – can circulate many times in intestine.
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Side effects: Nicotinic Acid |
- flushing
-GI upset/bleeding -elevated uric acid and blood glucose. |
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Side effects:
Gemfibrozil |
- risk of myopathy
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Side effects:
Omega 3 marine TG’s |
- GI upset
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