Question 1

what are the 3 newly approved drugs for dyslipidemia ? (  i am a pharmacist )

Accepted Answer

That Depends: On the part of the lipid profile that you are trying to treat.  Are you wanting to know new statins?  Fibrates?  Statin/niacin combos? Statin/zetia combos, new omega-3 products.  Most recent (and potent) statin was crestor, (rosuvastatin) new omega-3, epa only fish oil: vascepa, newer fibrates: antara, trilipix... I also like doing advanced cardiac genetics and expanded lipid profiles!

Question 2

what are the most safe drug classes combinations for patient with: dyslipidemia and hypertension ( i am a pharmacist ) ?

Accepted Answer

Separate problems: I'm not aware of any anti-hypertensive that also lowers lipids (or vice versa). If indicated (doubtful if you're 22), a statin is the only class that has valid outcome data for lipids. For htn, starting with a diuretic like hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) makes the most sense. Adding an ace or arb (as combination therapy), if needed, would be my next step.

Question 3

what are the main symptoms of dyslipidemia?

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Usually none: Usually no symptoms until they cause heart attack or stroke.  Infrequently when cholesterol and triglyceride levels are very high it can cause  soft, yellowish growth underneath skin of hands, elbow , knees , tendons and eyelids called xanthomas.

Question 4

what are some of the symptoms of dyslipidemia?

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None, really.: An astute physician can detect subtle findings on your physical examination that would suggest your cholesterol is high,, but essentially you just need the blood test to get the numbers.

Question 5

how come i have dyslipidemia, but nobody else in the family has it?

Accepted Answer

Need more info.: Your question needs to specify the type of dyslipidemia. There are many types and causes that may spare family members.

Question 6

dyslipidemia vs hyperlipidemia, what is the differnence?

Accepted Answer

Dys vs hyper: Dys means abnormal.  Hyper means 'too much'.

Question 7

what is a hyperlipidemia & dyslipidemia test?

Accepted Answer

see below: It is a blood sample and should include: total cholesterol, ldl, HDL and triglycerides. It should be measured after a 12 hour fast.

Question 8

do people with dyslipidemia have a lot of pain?

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Dyslipidemia: Dyslipidemia (usually very high cholesterol levels) does not cause pain until you have your heart attack (chest pain) or blockage of an artery in a limb (peripheral vascular disease). Another kind of dyslipidemia involves very high triglycerides (> 1000 mg/dl); this can cause acute pancreatitis, a very painful inflammation of the pancreas causing severe abdominal pain radiating to the back.

Question 9

what is the difference between dyslipidemia and hyperlipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Lipidemia: Dyslipidemia is a nonspecific term for abnormalities of the blood lipids. Hyperlipidemia is a dyslipidemia with too much lipid.

Question 10

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for dyslipidemia?

Accepted Answer

Statins: The mainstay of therapy for those who need drug treatment is a statin (sold in the USA under the brand names: Crestor, Lipitor, (atorvastatin) Zocor, Pravachol, Leschol, and Mevacor).  Normalization of weight, control of diabetes, a balanced, low animal fat or vegetarian diet, avoidance of smoking, and regular exercise will all improve dyslipidemia as well.

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What are the most safe drug classes combinations for patient with: dyslipidemia and hypertension ( i am a pharmacist ) ?

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What are the main symptoms of dyslipidemia?

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What are some of the symptoms of dyslipidemia?

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How come i have dyslipidemia, but nobody else in the family has it?

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Dyslipidemia vs hyperlipidemia, what is the differnence?

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What is a hyperlipidemia & dyslipidemia test?

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Do people with dyslipidemia have a lot of pain?

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What is the difference between dyslipidemia and hyperlipidemia?

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What kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for dyslipidemia?

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