The most effective drugs for lowering cholesterol levels are the:
A. fibric acid derivatives
B. statins
C. bile acid sequestrants
D. nicotinic acids
b
Rationale: The statins (also known as the HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) include the most effective drugs for reducing LDL and cholesterol levels. They are the most widely used drugs for lowering hyperlipidemia.
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