Cholesterol-lowering Medications at a glance

Atorvastin (generic Lipitor) works by blocking an enzyme in the liver that is used by your body to make cholesterol. The result is lower levels of circulating cholesterol and reduced risk of hardening of the arteries and plaque accumulation in blood vessel walls. Atorvastin (generic Lipitor) is used for those who have abnormally high cholesterol levels. When taken together with a low-fat diet, this medicine can effectively reduce LDL cholesterol, commonly referred to as the "bad" cholesterol, triglyceride levels, and total cholesterol, while increasing the HDL, or "good" cholesterol.

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Lovastatin (generic Mevacor) is a cholesterol- lowering medicine. It inhibits the production of cholesterol by the liver. Lovastatin (generic Mevacor) lowers overall blood cholesterol as well as blood LDL cholesterol levels. LDL cholesterol is believed to be the "bad" cholesterol that is primarily responsible for the development of coronary artery disease. Lowering LDL cholesterol levels retards progression and may even reverse coronary artery disease.

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Simvastatin (generic Zocor) blocks the production of cholesterol (a type of fat) in the body. Simvastatin (generic Zocor) is used to reduce the total amounts of cholesterol, LDL (bad) cholesterol, triglycerides (another type of fat), and apolipoprotein B (a protein needed to make cholesterol) in your blood. Simvastatin (Zocor) is also used to increase the level of HDL (good) cholesterol in your blood. These actions may reduce the risk of hardening of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease.

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