Hypercholesterolemia is the presence of high levels of cholesterol in the blood. It is not a disease but a metabolism derangement that can be caused by many diseases, notably cardiovascular disease. It is closely related to the terms "hyperlipidemia" (elevated levels of lipids in the blood) an...
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Lipitor
Fewer patient posts reported that Lipitor helped them when used for High Cholesterol (29% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Zocor
Fewer patient posts reported that Zocor helped them when used for High Cholesterol (42% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Crestor
Fewer patient posts reported that Crestor helped them when used for High Cholesterol (17% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Simvastatin
Fewer patient posts reported that Simvastatin helped them when used for High Cholesterol (65% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Zetia
More patient posts reported that Zetia helped them when used for High Cholesterol (99% higher than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Vytorin
Fewer patient posts reported that Vytorin helped them when used for High Cholesterol (32% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Lovastatin
Fewer patient posts reported that Lovastatin helped them when used for High Cholesterol (62% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Atorvastatin
Fewer patient posts reported that Atorvastatin helped them when used for High Cholesterol (77% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Pravachol
More patient posts reported that Pravachol helped them when used for High Cholesterol (51% higher than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
Tricor
Fewer patient posts reported that Tricor helped them when used for High Cholesterol (48% lower than average of other High Cholesterol treatments)
