UNDERSTAND YOUR MEDICATION

 Aspirin   Beta-Blockers Calcium Channel Blockers Diuretics (Water tablets')                                                
 Fibrates: Lipid Lowering Medications Nitrates   Statins Warfarin

Fibrates COMMON PREPARATIONS Bezafibrate or Bezolip

WHY ARE THEY USED?
These medications lower the cholesterol (waxy substance) and triglyceride
(fatty oil substance) levels in the blood. High levels of cholesterol and triglycerides
will clog up the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle (coronary arteries).

HOW DO THEY WORK?
Fibrates increase the production of a chemical in the body which breaks up cholesterol.

WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
 The main problems with taking these medications is the possibility of feeling
 nauseated or having diarrhoea. If you do feel unwell taking these tablets, please
 contact your doctor.
 Please ask your practice nurse if you would like more information about healthy
 eating.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

All cholesterol lowering medications should be taken in conjunction with a low fat diet.
Bezafibrate should be taken with or after food