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Fibric Acid Derivatives for High Cholesterol
How Well It Works
- Reference HDL Opens New Window may be increased.Reference 1
- Reference Triglycerides Opens New Window may be lowered by 25% to 50%.Reference 1
Gemfibrozil may lower the risk of heart attack in people who have CAD and low HDL levels.Reference 1
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: June 29, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Robert A. Kloner, MD, PhD - Cardiology Reference Rakesh K. Pai, MD, FACC - Cardiology, Electrophysiology |
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