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Cholesterol drugs that are safe for the kidneys are very diverse. However, this drug cannot be taken carelessly. Need a doctor’s prescription to get it. Photo/Healthline.
Because the doctor will consider your health condition and all the risk factors you have before giving the drug cholesterol as a treatment option.
In addition, this drug also has some side effects that are important to note. The following is a list of cholesterol drugs that are safe for the kidneys as reported by the Mayo Clinic, Saturday (12/18/2021).
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1. Statin
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Fluvastatin (Lescol XL)
Lovastatin (Altoprev)
Pitavastatin (Livalo)
Pravastatin (Pravachol)
Rosuvastatin (Crestor)
Simvastatin (Zocor)
This drug can cause side effects such as muscle pain, increased blood sugar levels, constipation, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, cramps and elevated liver enzymes.
2. Fibrates
Fenofibrate (Antara, Lipofen, others)
Gemfibrozil (Lopid)
Both drugs can cause side effects such as nausea, abdominal pain, muscle pain.
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