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Blood Lipid-Lowering Agents  - http://lysine.pharm.utah.edu/netpharm/netpharm_00/druglist/dl_bll.htm  Pharmacologic information on the major types of drugs used to lower serum cholesterol levels.  The Truth About Cholesterol Lowering Drugs and Cholesterol  - http://www.mercola.com/article/statins.htm  Collection of news stories and other information about the risks of Baycol and other statins, from Dr. Joseph Mercola, who advocates holistic treatments emphasizing nutrition.  Cholesterol Reducing Drugs  - http://www.heartcenteronline.com/Cholesterol_Reducing_Drugs.html  American Heart Association encyclopedia article on drugs for this purpose, discussing conditions treated, possible side effects, overdose signs, and other topics.  Cholesterol Lowering Medicines  - http://nhlbisupport.com/chd1/meds.htm  US NIH National Heart, Blood, and Lung Institute advice on the use of medications to reduce LDL cholesterol. Includes discussions of statins, bile acid sequestrants, nicotinic acid, and fibrates.  Cholesterol-Lowering Agents  - http://www.advancefornurses.com/common/editorial/editorial.aspx?CC=7769  "Advance for Nurses" professional educational material about this class of medications and their use in reducing hyperlipidemia.