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Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia) Report

Increased lipids (fats) in the blood refers to increased levels of cholesterol and triglycerides.


What we've learned from patients who report Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia)

Symptom severities

Severe
 2
Moderate
 5
Mild
 5
None
 14

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia)

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Increased lipids in blood (hyperlipidemia)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Simvastatin 33   Simvastatin: 275%
Lipitor 12   Lipitor: 100%
Gemfibrozil 11   Gemfibrozil: 92%
Zetia 11   Zetia: 92%
Pravachol 8   Pravachol: 67%
Fish Oil 7   Fish Oil: 58%
Crestor 7   Crestor: 58%
Tricor 4   Tricor: 33%
Lovastatin 4   Lovastatin: 33%
Lovaza 3   Lovaza: 25%
Omega 3 Fish Oil 3   Omega 3 Fish Oil: 25%
Slo-Niacin 2   Slo-Niacin: 17%
Lovastatin-Niacin 2   Lovastatin-Niacin: 17%
Lopid 2   Lopid: 17%
Simcor 2   Simcor: 17%
Niacinamide 2   Niacinamide: 17%
TriLipix 2   TriLipix: 17%
Atorvastatin 2   Atorvastatin: 17%
Natral Omega 3-6-9 1   Natral Omega 3-6-9: 8%
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) 1   Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 8%
Krill Oil 1   Krill Oil: 8%
Niaspan ER 1   Niaspan ER: 8%
Zocor 1   Zocor: 8%
Antara 1   Antara: 8%
Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids 1   Omega 3-6-9 Fatty Acids: 8%
Welchol 1   Welchol: 8%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 1   Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): 8%
Niaspan 1   Niaspan: 8%
Fenofibrate 1   Fenofibrate: 8%
Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) 1   Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA): 8%

Report created on February 12, 2012.