Hyperlipidema effects Flashcards
1
Q
statin
A
headache, abdominal cramping, diarrhea, heartburn, rhabdomyolysis
2
Q
bile acid sequestrants
A
-abdominal apin
-bloating
-diarrhea
-constipation
-steatorrhea (increased fat secretion in stool)
3
Q
niacin
A
-flushing, hot flashes
-nauses, gas, diarrhea
-parathesia in extremities
-hepatotoxic
-gout
4
Q
fibric acid meds
A
-gi upset, take with meals
5
Q
cholesterol absorption inhibitor
A
-nasopharyngitis
-diarrhea
-myalgia (muscle ache) and arthralgia (joing ache)
6
Q
omega-3 fatty acids
A
-belching, fishy taste
-arthralgia
