Cholesterol and You

Cholesterol Quiz

Most people living with high cholesterol experience symptoms.

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According to the American Heart Association, 34 million American adults have high cholesterol.¹ Most may not suffer any symptoms.² But it’s important to understand the 3 main parts of cholesterol and the healthy levels for each.

If you’re taking medication to lower bad cholesterol (LDL), you may still have a cholesterol problem and not even know it. That’s because there are two other main parts of cholesterol—good cholesterol (HDL) and triglycerides (trigs)—that may need more help.

Learn more about cholesterol and how to manage it on the following pages. Then be sure to ask your doctor about all of your cholesterol numbers and if TRILIPIX^® can help you reach your cholesterol goals.

TRILIPIX is a prescription medicine used along with diet to lower triglycerides and raise HDL (good) cholesterol in people at high risk of heart disease who have abnormal cholesterol levels and are taking a statin medicine to manage LDL (bad) cholesterol. TRILIPIX has not been shown to prevent heart attacks or stroke more than a statin alone. ³

Safety Considerations

The most common side effects with TRILIPIX include headache, heartburn, nausea, muscle aches, and increases in muscle or liver enzymes that are measured by blood tests.

Unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness may be a sign of a serious side effect and should be reported to your healthcare provider right away. Rarely, muscle-related problems can cause kidney damage and can be fatal. The risk of these side effects may be higher when TRILIPIX is used with a statin.

Please click here for Important Safety Information about TRILIPIX and discuss it with your doctor.

Learn More

Be sure to learn more about cholesterol and TRILIPIX in the following sections:

Please see the Medication Guide and Full Prescribing Information for TRILIPIX and discuss them with your doctor.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.

If you cannot afford your medication, contact: www.pparx.org or call the toll-free phone number 1‑888‑4PPA‑NOW (1-888-477-2669) for assistance.

References:

1. American Heart Association. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2009 Update. Available at: http://circ.ahajournals.org/cgi/reprint/CIRCULATIONAHA.108.191261. Last update December 15, 2008. Accessed January 25, 2010.
2. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. Your Guide to Lowering Cholesterol with Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC). Available at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/chol_tlc.pdf. Last update December 2005. Accessed January 25, 2010.
3. TRILIPIX [package insert]. North Chicago, IL: Abbott Laboratories.

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