Table 2.

Effects of drugs on HDL-C levels

DRUG	PERCENT INCRESE
Nicotinic acid (niacin)	15% – 35%
Fibrates	10% – 15%
Estrogens	10% – 15%
Statins Coupled Dual Effect Associated with potent LDL-C reduction, which make the statins "shine"	5% – 10%
Alpha blockers	10% – 20%
Alcohol (in moderation)	10%
Ezetimibe	3%