There is some promising research on cholesterol medication that can lower cholesterol by 70+%. These medications are approximately 1-2 years from being generally available, but they will offer the potential for tremendous cholesterol-reductions in patients who are not particularly responsive to statin medications like Lipitor. They are used in combination with statins, but require administration every 2-3 weeks via IV injection.
More information will be forthcoming, but the potential promise of these medications is incalculable.
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http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/06/business/new-drugs-for-lipids-set-off-race.html?_r=0