Hyperlipidema effects

Question 1

statin

Answer 1

headache, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, heartburn, rhabdomyolysis

Question 2

bile acid sequestrants

Answer 2

-abdominal apin
-bloating
-diarrhea
-constipation
-steatorrhea (increased fat secretion in stool)

Question 3

niacin

Answer 3

-flushing, hot flashes
-nauses, gas, diarrhea
-parathesia in extremities
-hepatotoxic
-gout

Question 4

fibric acid meds

Answer 4

-gi upset, take with meals

Question 5

cholesterol absorption inhibitor

Answer 5

-nasopharyngitis
-diarrhea
-myalgia (muscle ache) and arthralgia (joing ache)

Question 6

omega-3 fatty acids

Answer 6

-belching, fishy taste
-arthralgia