High Cholesterol
22,895 members with High Cholesterol
High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, is a condition caused by high levels of cholesterol in the blood. High cholesterol has been linked to an increased risk of atherosclerosis (cholesterol deposition on major blood vessels), which can lead to heart disease, strokes, aneurysms and kidney problems.
Top medications used by MediGuard members with this condition:
Name | Patients | Severity |
---|---|---|
Atorvastatin | 7% | Moderate |
Simvastatin | 7% | Moderate |
Rosuvastatin | 6% | Moderate |
Nicotinic Acid | 5% | Moderate |
Ezetimibe | 5% | Moderate |
Ezetimibe with Simvastatin | 5% | Moderate |
Lovastatin | 5% | Moderate |




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