According to the American Heart Association, there are five main types of cholesterol-lowering medications.

Every year, more than 400 million prescriptions are filled with generic medications in the United States.

Although most medications are safe when you take them the right way, some drugs can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases.

These medications are life-giving and powerful. It's important to take them just as your doctor has prescribed.