Pharmacological treatments for dyslipidemia

🫀 Which medications are used to treat dyslipidemia?

When diet and lifestyle changes aren’t enough, several therapeutic options can help control cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

In the graphic you’ll find a summary of the main categories:

✔️Statins– reduce LDL cholesterol

✔️Ezetimibe– limits cholesterol absorption

✔️PCSK9 inhibitors– significantly lower LDL

✔️Bempedoic acid– an alternative or add-on to statins

✔️Fibrates– effective for high triglycerides

✔️High-dose omega-3 fatty acids– helpful when triglycerides are elevated

✔️Bile acid sequestrants– reduce bile acid absorption

🔎 Remember: therapy selection is always personalized and must be evaluated by your doctor based on your risk profile and blood test results.