Who it's for: Patients who cannot tolerate statins or need additional LDL lowering.
Find what's right for you — take the quizCLEAR Outcomes showed bempedoic acid reduced major cardiovascular events in statin-intolerant patients.
Works upstream of where statins act — alternative for those with statin muscle symptoms.
JAMA Cardiology total CV events analysis reinforced these findings.
— Gout/hyperuricemia: Can raise uric acid levels.
— Tendon rupture: A warning exists — discuss with your clinician.
— Must be prescribed — not an OTC supplement.
Statins generally achieve greater LDL reductions. Bempedoic acid is positioned for patients who cannot tolerate statins.
Yes, combination products exist and it can be used with tolerated statin doses.