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What do HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors treat?
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Hyperlipidemia
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How do the inhibitors work?
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Decrease the production rate of lipids
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What are the possible adverse reactions from HMG-CoA Reductase Inhibitors?
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GI distress, headache, muscle pain, fever
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What test should be taken every six months if taking these inhibitors?
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Liver function test
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Atorvastatin:
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Lipitor (tab)
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Flurvastatin:
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Lescol (cap)
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Pravastatin:
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Pravachol (tab)
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Rosuvastatin:
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Crestor (tab)
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Simvastatin:
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Zocor (tab)
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