• Effectiveness

  Major (for hyperlipidemia)
• Side effects

  Moderate (flushing, weight gain)
• Adherence

  Usually
• Burden

  Not at all hard to take

Dosage: 2 g Daily

Advice & Tips: Adhere to application recommendations (i.e. take with as little liquid as possible, eat a slice of dry bread with it, don't eat anything spicy) to minimize occurrence of flush.

Cost: < $25 monthly

Side effects: weight gain, flushing