What medicine should I take for hyperlipidemia?

Written by Tang Zhuo
Endocrinology
Updated on February 13, 2025
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In clinical practice, the basic tests for blood lipids include total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. When hyperlipidemia is diagnosed, the first approach is to implement comprehensive treatment measures, starting with therapeutic lifestyle changes, which are fundamental and primary measures for controlling abnormal blood lipids. Medication should be used when necessary, strictly according to indications, and with careful monitoring of adverse drug reactions. The main categories of lipid-lowering drugs include: first, statins, such as atorvastatin, rosuvastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin, and pitavastatin; second, fibrates, such as fenofibrate and bezafibrate; third, niacin; and fourth, bile acid sequestrants. (The use of these drugs should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What tea can you drink to lower blood lipids if you have hyperlipidemia?

Hyperlipidemia is a very common disease in our daily life, and our country is a major tea culture nation with a wide variety of teas, such as black tea, green tea, and so on. Among these, certain teas are beneficial for reducing blood lipids if consumed regularly. Generally, teas like Gynostemma tea, buckwheat tea, or Pu-erh tea have been shown by modern medical research to have a cholesterol-lowering effect. Therefore, it is beneficial to regularly consume teas such as buckwheat tea, Pu-erh tea, or Gynostemma tea in our daily lives to help reduce blood lipids.

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What foods should be eaten for hyperlipidemia?

People with high blood lipids should first pay attention to a diet low in fat, sugar, and oil, and eat more fruits and vegetables that are rich in dietary fiber, high in vitamins, and high in trace elements. These effective substances can reduce blood viscosity and increase the elasticity of blood vessels, thereby achieving the effect of regulating blood lipids. Common foods to consume include apples, pineapples, grapefruits, oranges, kiwis, seaweed, rapeseed, shiitake mushrooms, winter melon, celery, spinach, onions, and wood ear mushrooms. These foods are all suitable for people with high blood lipids.

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How is hyperlipidemia treated?

For the treatment of hyperlipidemia, first of all, it is essential to control your diet, avoiding foods that are too greasy. Foods that are typically braised or deep-fried should best be avoided. Secondly, when cooking, the amount of cooking oil should be controlled and it's recommended to opt for vegetable oils over animal fats, which are not advisable. Thirdly, if lipid levels remain high after dietary control, it is best to seek medical advice at a hospital and use lipid-lowering medication under the guidance of a doctor. Common lipid-lowering medications include statins and fibrates. The specific type of medication to be used should be based on the advice of the doctor. (Note: Specific medications should be taken under the supervision of a qualified medical professional.)

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What should you not eat if you have hyperlipidemia?

Firstly, for hyperlipidemia, we must follow a light diet. First, we need to control the amount of oil used in cooking daily, and not use too much oil. Second, foods such as animal organs and fried or braised dishes, as well as chicken skin and duck skin, are not recommended. Third, foods containing a higher amount of fats, such as nuts, should also be consumed in reduced quantities. Fourth, it is advised to eat out at restaurants and hotels less frequently and to cook at home instead, as this may also reduce the amount of oil consumed.

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What is good to eat for hyperlipidemia?

It is advisable for those with hyperlipidemia to maintain a light diet and avoid greasy food, making sure to remember which foods should not be eaten. First, try to eat less of foods that are braised or deep-fried; Second, use less oil when cooking; Third, it is suggested to consume vegetable oils instead of animal fats; Fourth, it is advised not to eat certain animal organs. Keep the diet light, and also drink plenty of water to manage hyperlipidemia in a timely manner.