The Pill That Lowers LDL Like An Injection: Enlicitide Explained
Dr.
Alo breaks down enlicitide, a new once-daily pill that lowered LDL by 57 percent in a major phase 3 trial, matching the power of injectable PCSK9 inhibitors without the needle. He explains how PCSK9 inhibition works, walks through the CORALreef Lipids trial data including ApoB and Lp(a) results, and gives a practical checklist for what to ask your doctor at your next appointment.
Read the full post: https://dralo.net/blog/oral-pcsk9-enlicitide
Questions this episode answers:
What is enlicitide and how does it lower cholesterol?
Is there a pill alternative to PCSK9 inhibitor injections?
How much does enlicitide lower LDL cholesterol?
What is the difference between enlicitide and Repatha or Praluent?
What did the CORALreef Lipids trial find?
Should I ask my doctor about ApoB testing?
Keywords: enlicitide, lipfendra, pcsk9 inhibitor, ldl cholesterol, oral pcsk9 inhibitor, cholesterol pill, coralreef lipids trial, apob testing, lipoprotein a, repatha alternative, cardiology news, heart disease prevention
This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.
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